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How to Remove Camo Tape

Camo tape helps hunters camouflage guns and non-camouflaged components of hunting lodges and equipment. Some camouflage tape is highly adhesive and will leave a very sticky residue when you try to remove it. There are several methods to remove the tape and sticky residue. Use the least-harsh method first to prevent damage to the taped item.

Things You'll Need

Nail polish remover
Cloths
Petroleum jelly
Distilled white vinegar
Plastic spoon
Water

Instructions

- 1
  Gently pull off the camo tape so that it comes off in one piece.
- 2
  Dab nail polish remover onto a clean cloth.
- 3
  Blot the camo tape residue with the nail polish remover until it is completely gone.
- 4
  Spread petroleum jelly over any remaining camo tape residue. Rub the residue to loosen it from the material it is taped on.
- 5
  Wipe up the petroleum jelly and sticker residue.
- 6
  Soak a clean cloth in distilled white vinegar if there is still some tape residue.
- 7
  Place the vinegar-soaked cloth over the tape residue. Let it sit for at least 1 hour to completely loosen the residue.
- 8
  Remove the cloth, and scrape the sticker residue with the back of a plastic spoon.
- 9
  Soak a clean cloth in clear water and rub it over the area to completely rinse away cleaning solutions.

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