The thing I like most about RJ's videos is that they are not done with Dura-Ace DI2, carbon frames, a fully kitted out ParkTool garage, and all that other stuff I can't afford. He's a regular guy.
@@UserUser-zc6fx I've heard heaps of it growing in California, is it grown for landscape or product. Also a lot has got out of hand & makes fires there intense like in Australia.
What about Goo Be Gone? Toluene or Xylene are another solvent choice. The Benzine and MTBE in gasoline is carcinogenic hence why it is limited to fuel and not commonly used as a solvent in industry. You used gloves which is good. I would not want to get into the habit of using it for that purpose if safer alternatives exist.
Bit of a sticky situation. I tend to use a hair dryer to warm it up and get it gooey again then take the majority off with a finger nail then rub over with white spirits.👍😊
Diesel/kerosene/gasoline We've been using it for a long time. For a bubble gum on clothes to a mechanical parts including bikes. It's good on a chain rust remover, Good at removing Rust.
And from then on out, use gaffers tape. It's like if duct tape, athletic tape, and painter's tape came together in a menage a trois and made a beautiful baby. Durable, tears along the fabric, doesn't leave residue, can stick to surfaces repeatedly, etc.
I admit to using gasoline for a lot of bike cleaning tasks (bike chains, freeWHEELS, etc.) It just works better than anything else. But I always use it outdoors on a day with a little breeze. I also hold my breath when the fumes are peaking. I just wait if I can't work outside. I have a "3-Dip" set-up. Three containers of gas that I soak parts in succession. So the last container has very little debris in it and parts come out super clean. I reuse the gas in the containers many times and store them in an outside shed. After about a half year, I replaced the old gas with new and take the old gas to the recycling center. I have used this cleaning method on several vintage SunTour freeWHEELS I own. After cleaning, I use heated Phil's Oil (to increase its ability to penetrate the internal parts of the freeWHEEL. They come out of this process running like a dream and I have never had to take the freeWHEELS apart to clean because the 3-Dip soaking method works so well.
That's great info. I used 'T-Rex tape' to do a tubeless wheel setup once. Took about 2 hours to remove afterwards.... Tried WD40 and white spirits neither really helped.
I've had a lot of auto mechanic friends recommend gas to me as well for removing debris from paint. Works well, but strong vapours! I've also used butane to remove tubular glue (in combination with scrub pad), which may also work for this, and be a little more tolerable in regards to fumes.
Came here to suggest this. Citrol works wonders. I got some tar on my car from driving by construction and got this suggestion from a car detailing video
My go to sticky stuff remover is white spirit, I think it is called mineral spirit in the USA. Good as a degreaser, chain and parts cleaner. Very similar to gasoline, but you can buy in the paint and decorating store.
How 'bout Goo Be Gone, Goof Off or acetone (I don't keep gasoline around because of the hazards involved and the difficulty in disposing the product if not used)?
How about carbon frames? Does it work the same? Is it possible to damage the frame? I’ve heard there are some product that should not be used in carbon frame, but not sure which ones! Nice tip anyway!!
You're not rubbing it on the carbon, you're rubbing it on the lacquer. Only long term contact with petrol may affect epoxy resin. Will it affect your paintwork is the real question. It may attack the lacquer. I used WD40 for removing stickers.
Good grief, RJ! I could only read a few comments before I threw up in my mouth a little. Did half these people commenting even watch and listen to your video? Take care.
i clean my chain and cogs with gasoline. Fill a lidded plastic container with gasoline, throw the cogs and chain in, shake and stir a few times over an hour. remove the items and set the container unlidded outside for the gasoline to evaporate. its cheap and zero effort compared to degreasers and rags.
Depending on how stuck it is, you can sometimes use the same substance to remove itself (or something a notch stronger). Eg, apply duct tape to duct tape residue, then peel it off. Sticky tack to sticky tack etc etc. May take a few attempts, but can be surprisingly helpful.
I love using rubbing alcohol for sticky stuff. Thanks for the info on using gasoline. I do not drive anymore. Would lighter fluid work as well? I am always looking for DIY tips - thanks for posting this video.
I have used gas many of time to do this but I am out side if it cold I just leave it on until summer then take it off.And handlebar tape glue is hard to get off but gas takes it off easy like I said I do this outside.
I use gas as my primary solvent. It's still cheap and there is a gas station one block away. Gas and a scrub sponge is great at taking off bar tape glue also. I encounter that more than duct ape. As a final cleansing solvent I try to have a spray can of CRC Brake Cleaner handy. Even gas leaves a mild residue
Gasoline fumes are carcinogenic avoid breathing that stuff even in a garage. (Yeah, I try to avoid breathing in when I pump.) Go outside to do that. I would use something like WD-40 or petroleum distillates. Even Turpentine might do it, though it's toxic.
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The thing I like most about RJ's videos is that they are not done with Dura-Ace DI2, carbon frames, a fully kitted out ParkTool garage, and all that other stuff I can't afford. He's a regular guy.
That's probably what rj should stand for regular Joe lol
@@tmayberry7559 regular j
No waffle, no BS, tells you what you need to know.
Don't you have eucalyptus oil in the USA? Super safe to use and it smells nice and clears your nasal passages at the same time
Yep. Better than Aeroguard.
That thing super expensive though 🙈
@@soekotjock really? What country you in?
@@UserUser-zc6fx I've heard heaps of it growing in California, is it grown for landscape or product. Also a lot has got out of hand & makes fires there intense like in Australia.
What about Goo Be Gone? Toluene or Xylene are another solvent choice. The Benzine and MTBE in gasoline is carcinogenic hence why it is limited to fuel and not commonly used as a solvent in industry. You used gloves which is good. I would not want to get into the habit of using it for that purpose if safer alternatives exist.
Love to see you uploading again, keep up the good work
you can also use white spirit.... Coleman fuel etc... basically gasoline without the (nasty for you) additives
the duct tape residue looked better then the decals on that particular bike.
Bit of a sticky situation.
I tend to use a hair dryer to warm it up and get it gooey again then take the majority off with a finger nail then rub over with white spirits.👍😊
Diesel/kerosene/gasoline
We've been using it for a long time.
For a bubble gum on clothes to a mechanical parts including bikes.
It's good on a chain rust remover,
Good at removing Rust.
Bubble gum even comes off corduroy easy. Use peanut butter.
Nice. Have you tried citrus cleaner (like ski base cleaner)? Best I have tried for removing tape residues. Not that harmful either
I use gasoline for everything, it works really well but smells like hell
Lighter fluid works as well, but be very careful based on the material you're using it on. Lighter fluid and gasoline are not great for plastics.
And from then on out, use gaffers tape. It's like if duct tape, athletic tape, and painter's tape came together in a menage a trois and made a beautiful baby. Durable, tears along the fabric, doesn't leave residue, can stick to surfaces repeatedly, etc.
NO way! I had this exact same problem!! thank you so much!
I admit to using gasoline for a lot of bike cleaning tasks (bike chains, freeWHEELS, etc.) It just works better than anything else. But I always use it outdoors on a day with a little breeze. I also hold my breath when the fumes are peaking. I just wait if I can't work outside. I have a "3-Dip" set-up. Three containers of gas that I soak parts in succession. So the last container has very little debris in it and parts come out super clean. I reuse the gas in the containers many times and store them in an outside shed. After about a half year, I replaced the old gas with new and take the old gas to the recycling center. I have used this cleaning method on several vintage SunTour freeWHEELS I own. After cleaning, I use heated Phil's Oil (to increase its ability to penetrate the internal parts of the freeWHEEL. They come out of this process running like a dream and I have never had to take the freeWHEELS apart to clean because the 3-Dip soaking method works so well.
ShepherdsChapel YT explains the whole Bible.God bless.
That's great info. I used 'T-Rex tape' to do a tubeless wheel setup once. Took about 2 hours to remove afterwards.... Tried WD40 and white spirits neither really helped.
I've had a lot of auto mechanic friends recommend gas to me as well for removing debris from paint. Works well, but strong vapours! I've also used butane to remove tubular glue (in combination with scrub pad), which may also work for this, and be a little more tolerable in regards to fumes.
Duck tape on a bike 🙂. Not the best choice . Zipties are a good choice in my opinion .
Good ol duct tape. Saving the world .
Guys, Citrus oil. It won't harm your paint & is water soluable too.
Came here to suggest this. Citrol works wonders. I got some tar on my car from driving by construction and got this suggestion from a car detailing video
Most petroleum products should remove tape residue,i find that kerosene works well 😉
Works even better if you light it after applying a heavy dose of it.
My go to sticky stuff remover is white spirit, I think it is called mineral spirit in the USA. Good as a degreaser, chain and parts cleaner. Very similar to gasoline, but you can buy in the paint and decorating store.
How 'bout Goo Be Gone, Goof Off or acetone (I don't keep gasoline around because of the hazards involved and the difficulty in disposing the product if not used)?
How about carbon frames? Does it work the same? Is it possible to damage the frame? I’ve heard there are some product that should not be used in carbon frame, but not sure which ones! Nice tip anyway!!
I dont think so
You're not rubbing it on the carbon, you're rubbing it on the lacquer. Only long term contact with petrol may affect epoxy resin. Will it affect your paintwork is the real question. It may attack the lacquer. I used WD40 for removing stickers.
RJ, check into this stuff, Turtle Wax Label and Adhesive Remover
Good grief, RJ! I could only read a few comments before I threw up in my mouth a little. Did half these people commenting even watch and listen to your video? Take care.
Blown away to see you wearing safety gloves for the first time ever RJ 😛
i clean my chain and cogs with gasoline. Fill a lidded plastic container with gasoline, throw the cogs and chain in, shake and stir a few times over an hour. remove the items and set the container unlidded outside for the gasoline to evaporate.
its cheap and zero effort compared to degreasers and rags.
Depending on how stuck it is, you can sometimes use the same substance to remove itself (or something a notch stronger). Eg, apply duct tape to duct tape residue, then peel it off. Sticky tack to sticky tack etc etc. May take a few attempts, but can be surprisingly helpful.
Yip I’ve used that method myself. Works a charm
I would imagine if it hasn't dried and hardened@@Gardner0871public
Zylol will work as well as gasoline. Zylol does not evaporate as quickly as gas. Now zylol is sold as zylene but works the same.
OK, I'm gonna try gasoline on old decal adhesive residue. Nothing has touched it so far, not even nail varnish remover.
CocaCola or Pepsi are another option, and of course WD40
I just used a piece of duck tape to remove the residue from duck tape and it worked it was on the bottom of a rubbery Wi-Fi camera!
RJ are you interested if I make you your RUclips channel art and make you a new logo? All for free of course
“Be aware that gasoline is flammable.” The sad thing is that some people need that explained to them.
Gas is too expensive these days broski!! TF you talking about
Will Kerosene work equally well? Much safer than gas.
Did you try a hot air gun. The hot air will soften even old glue. And is better on the environment.
love the shorter vids like this. Great tip RJ
Zest It is the best product ever for glue type of stuff.
I use gas for tree pitch removal on my car also. Turpentine works great on plastic fenders and tanks on my old Honda dirt bike
I bought a car that had been sitting for four years in a yard under trees - just covered in sap. Denatured alcohol! (although I never tried gas)
Paint thinner should work too. Just remember to neutralize it with soapy water after, for safety.
Paint thinner will ruin some types of paint finish also it softens powder coating! Go on! Ask me how I know!
@@Herbybandit, how do you know that?
@@MrJx4000 😂😂😂😂🥸 tried it! Regretted it! 😒
@@Herbybandit, I would think "Parts Cleaner" from O'Reilly ought to work safely without having to neutralize it.
I wonder if this with cause surface corruption
will unleaded petrol work?
Gasoline will dissolve my headphones...
Just use WD40...Jeeze not Gasoline!
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Methylated spirits would also work
WD 40 takes it right off
I love using rubbing alcohol for sticky stuff. Thanks for the info on using gasoline. I do not drive anymore. Would lighter fluid work as well? I am always looking for DIY tips - thanks for posting this video.
Gasoline is IN-flammable. Which means...MORE than flammable.
www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/flammable-or-inflammable
@@RJTheBikeGuy That's what I said. lol
Gas?! That thing is super expensive In CA
Just used gasoline to clean half a frame’s worth of baked-on duct tape, doubt anything works faster. Thanks for the tip!!
does lighter fluid work the same?
and don't breathe it. Get outside on a windy day with the work downwind.
Thank you, I saw your video, I use fuel injection cleaner. It remove the duct tape residue. Thanks, have a great week
Did you try Acetone? The stuff women use to take of nail polish. It's usually more gentle on the paint/clear coat than gasoline.
Thanks. Maybe I will try this method if wd40 don't work like they showed in other videos.
Safer option is using cajuput oil and leave it overnight
Are you sure gasoline is flammable?
I've used citrus oil with good results in the past, something like Orange Power
Try DW40
I use "goof off", it' not as potent and fast as gasoline but it has no odour and seems to be safer, just takes a bit more time.
brake cleaner works fine for me... 😉
You won't be able to use that rag anymore 😆
I have a smelly spot in my heart for kerosene.
Use synthetic thinner or WD40. Less dangerous.
M8, just use eucalyptus oil.
Does it affect or ruin the paint ? I have 2 tubus racks with gorilla tape residue. Thanks!
I’ve tried Gumout spray (carburetor cleaner) to get sticker residue off, works ok, it softens the adhesive. Just have to keep it wet.
I use Kerosene and it works too...much cheaper compared to gasoline due to price hike.
Use orange solvent like goo gone. Much safer and your bike will smell great!!
Wd40 works in seconds
Im gonna try this on the residue from old bartape. Must have the same effect.
Have you tried turpentine/ white spirit? I found that worked well, it takes a little time but it's safer than petrol.
I have used gas many of time to do this but I am out side if it cold I just leave it on until summer then take it off.And handlebar tape glue is hard to get off but gas takes it off easy like I said I do this outside.
I tried White Gas Camp Fuel and it worked well!
I just use WD40 -- works well.
Because WD40 contains kerosene.
Yes! the solution for redoing my duck tape tubeless rims !
You saved my butt. I had duct tape residue on my wife’s car. Very helpful idea worked awesome can’t thank you enough.
Mek works a lot better
I use gas as my primary solvent. It's still cheap and there is a gas station one block away. Gas and a scrub sponge is great at taking off bar tape glue also. I encounter that more than duct ape. As a final cleansing solvent I try to have a spray can of CRC Brake Cleaner handy. Even gas leaves a mild residue
I still have some good ol carbon tetrachloride, the best solvent ever...
thanxs neede this one
does kerosene works?
I let it soak in some Goo Gone
Nearer to the truth!
Nail degreaser is super powerful and not toxic for those things (they don't use acetone in it anymore).
Nice method!!! Will it work on car exterior?
Butter or vegetable oil works fine also.
Amazing. Thumbs up.
WD40
Thought you would of cut the break cables
Gasoline fumes are carcinogenic avoid breathing that stuff even in a garage. (Yeah, I try to avoid breathing in when I pump.) Go outside to do that. I would use something like WD-40 or petroleum distillates. Even Turpentine might do it, though it's toxic.
Outside it was 30F and snowing.
I use the Zippo liquid
I tried it as mentioned in video (Naphtha). Didn't work.
could a hairdryer be any help?
Voila'!
Nice, i didn't know you could do such things in gasoline .
You are a genius!!!!a thank you.
Brake clean works very well also