How To Remove Eternabond Tape

[@markoshun]

Great demonstration on how to remove from plexiglas. I find the hard surfaces pretty easy to remove from as well. It’s removal from the membranes without damage that cause the trouble.

[@mjremy2605]

Excellent. Great demo, thank you Tito. A word of caution to you married men out there: The Rusk hair dryer is a special ionized hair dryer that runs $60 - $160 plus tax. If you think this is not worth it, try using a cheap hair dryer and watch how your hair flies with static electricity. They also die young. The Wagner heat gun costs $22 and delivers much more heat than air. If you value your marriage, use that instead. If my husband used my pricey hair dryer, it would feel to me, like I used his Mercedes for construction work. The marriage will be on rocky ground and you would be in the dog house for a while living on fast food.

[@miketomas8564]

HEY! THANKS MAN!! Everyone shows how to apply this stuff, but your the first I've seen who has demonstrated how to remove it! And I appreciate your efforts to try several cleaning liquids for cleanup!

[@DarkMandalore]

Just used this trick with Flex Tape and it absolutely works. Thank you for saving me a lot of time!

[@stevekiemele995]

Between scraping and solvent, use duct tape. Press the duct tape down on the EB residue and pull straight back off. The duct tape will lift off a lot of the EB residue. Use fresh duct tape as needed. The duct tape method really helps on rough surfaces and even fabrics and carpet. I was able to remove some EB “sticky stuff” from my carpet.

[@RVwithTito]

Excellent tip and definitely worth a try 👍👍

[@billcrane2444]

Gorilla tape worked great ! I used it on the door panel of a car with a textured surface warming it with a hair dryer on low setting then 'plucking' the residue off with Gorilla tape. It all came off easily with no need for a solvent. It was perfectly clean. Thanks for the video and thanks for the useful comments about using duct tape. Job done and no mess.

[@terryt2910]

Thank you. This tutorial saved me a lot of experimenting and error. One thing to mentions, the solvents you suggested, and others, need eye protection and adequate ventilation.

[@carlbrothers]

I recently had to use Eternabond tape to repair some leaky seams on my front cap. The tape worked awesome in stopping the leaks, but looks awful on the side of my camper. I have been loathing the removal task that lies ahead, so this helps out a lot.

[@10mileroadie]

I used a Bissel Steam Shot (great company that benefits shelter animals!) to remove. worked like a charm. no putty knife required.

[@RVHabit]

Eternabond tape is certainly a great product for hundreds of DIY uses and certainly RV projects. Removing it is possible but I have done it and it is a slow and steady process. Heat is definitely the trick to get the bulk of it up. Great video as usual.

[@RVwithTito]

Yes. It certainly pays to take your time and not get too agressive. Thanks!

[@carnalesmuff]

Why even use it in the first place? there is dicor comes off better don't it?

[@markchudley8994]

Excellent video! We used Eternabond tape on the roof of our Class B RV, and this information is perfect! Thanks Brian.

[@MrBuffaluffagus]

Man, what a great video! I used a plastic razor blade to scrape the left behind residue and followed that up with mineral spirits in a microfiber applicator block and it all came right off. I thought I had ruined my RV by putting this tape on the paint to cover a broken window, but it was a breeze.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks. 😊 Glad it helped.

[@bjohnsonsv]

I love your videos, Brian. They are so helpful. When my flexible solar panel prematurely failed after less than a year, I was dismayed about how hard removing the eternabond would be. I am less dismayed now...though not less annoyed at the failed solar panel. :(

[@RVwithTito]

Yeah. It's still a sticky process, but certainly doable. I'm fortunate having several extra solar panels for testing and educational purposes. Still, failures are a real bummer and I feel your pain. This is why I don't permanently mount them anymore with eternabond. I need them to be easily removable. Thanks for the comment.

[@bjohnsonsv]

@@RVwithTito Thanks - lesson learned about mounting in a less permanent manner next time.

[@bounderchris]

I’ve seen those soft solar panels burn the Rv roof when they go

[@tanyakc77]

im about to add it to my fence to close a gap where the panels overlap for my dog to stop attacking neighbours dog and stop cutting her nose up glad i found this video incase i need to remove it

[@RVwithTito]

Great! Here's another technique kzbin.info2Cwe4P3puro?feature=share

[@normannelson5296]

I have used denatured alcohol many times for cleaning ... last time was from pine sap on my truck .

[@CDVEDROD]

Thank you for such clear and well thought out directions! You would make a great shop teacher.

[@HighCountryRambler]

Good video, gasoline is the number one tool in the box for me. Lighter fluid also works well for that kind of stuff. Thanks

[@RVwithTito]

Great tip! Thanks.

[@70ixlr86]

Very well produced Video! TY so much. " Gas " Never would of guessed, amazing. Thanks for doing the research for us. Eterna bond in the 1 foot wide 50 foot roll is about to become a close friend to our very corroded aluminum roof. I know its a temp fix and will lock in moisture, but the 82 over hang needs a complete rebuild in the near future, but I just retired and would like to find the rolled aluminum before I start. lol

[@madhabitz]

For most any kind of sticky glue, just about any kind of oil should work, i.e. Pam, WD-40, etc. It won't work as fast as your gasoline idea and you might have to let it sit for a bit, but I would be surprised if the oil didn't work. Love your videos - thank you!

[@dkuhlman2282]

I've used Orange oil to remove that residue. Works well and is fairly non toxic. Rinse with water afterwards.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks for the tip.

[@michaeldoherty2289]

Love that analogy that it looks like a snail on the side of an aquarium. Perfect description.

[@knutblaise9437]

Great tip. Have you tried this technique for removing Dicor?

[@klouism1]

Great video. You have experimented and saved others many hours of work. Stay well & happy.

[@mickichikwinya5519]

Best removal I've seen thus far. Thanks!

[@RVwithTito]

You're welcome!!

[@geebonzo]

I have a roll of EB lying around. I did not realize the top part would peel off the adhesives, just with heat. Thanks.

[@RVwithTito]

Yup. It does. That's actually the technique recommended by Eternabond.

[@bilvol]

Great video Tito! I have a self-inflicted problem and need to remove Eternabond from an aluminum surface to reseal some seams I covered up and wonder if you know if Dicor self-leveling lap sealant will adhere to the eternabond residue? I can't figure a way to test it without sacrificing a tube of dicor on another surface or doing the whole job with my fingers crossed. Thanks!

[@John-eq8cu]

About cleaning the residue - one thing you didn't mention is that petroleum distillates should absolutely not be used on TPO roofs, as it will basically destroy it. So gasoline is absolutely a no-no. I was surprised that the Eternabond web site, which suggests the same techniques as you do (loosen with heat, etc.) they also don't mention the dangers of using certain solvents on RV roofing materials.

[@tommccarthy8150]

Tito, like the vid. Your style is cool, and you crack me up! Yeah, the gasoline is a little extreme. I'll give it a shot anyway, just for the heck of it. Since we're into the chemical thing here, I'll mention that I had great success removing gooey stuff (after removing a BUNCH of decals) with Professional-Grade Goof Off.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks for the tip.

[@howardshurst1302]

Have you worked with the Dicor Rubber roof repair membrane? I have some damage from a tree to my EDPM and was wondering which would be better the membrane or the Eternabond? Great video by the way .Thanks You

[@sabrinawardharrison8904]

this is so great and helpful. Thank you so much ! 😊What about on painted house walls interior?

[@RVwithTito]

Here are more tips that may help with that kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4qWnKB5r6mAmas

[@Jim.Hummel]

Great info!!! Thanks! So good to know that eternity is not necessarily eternal !!!

[@campgoerOne]

Hey Tito! I bought an older fiberglass truck shell and the carpet on the ceiling was bad. I took it all off, pressure washed it and paintef the inside with Henry's silicone. 😮 I doidnt realize nothing adhere to silicone. Any ideas on how to remove the Henry's silicone? Thank you!

[@davidbabcock5172]

Did you try Goo Be Gone? It’s made to remove the sticky residue from tape.

[@rrstites]

About a dozen years ago I put Eternabond Tape over all the seams on the roof of my RV and now the plastic top is delaminating from the adhesive/sealing stuff. I was careful to super clean the surfaces before applying the tape and it is still solidly stuck onto the places I put it. For a bit of background, the roof on my RV is aircraft aluminum, not fiberglass or the rubberized stuff. Based on my observations, I wouldn't use Eternabond as my primary joint sealer for the roof of my RV. Instead, I'd go with self leveling lap sealer and then after that has completely cured apply Eternabond or an equivalent product. As a final thought: A hair dryer might be okay for softening up this tape on clear plastic - I found that I needed to use my heat gun on its highest setting along with a metal putty knife to take up the majority of the Eternabond tape. I needed to replace a roof vent and this is what I found that worked best for me. Cheers.

[@Cyborgcupine]

You are running a seroius risk of ruining your camper when applying this much heat:

[@Cyborgcupine]

WARNING! You could severely damage your camper if you don't do this extremely carefully. Here is why: If you apply heat like that to a campervan or caravan, you run the risk of melting the insulation foam underneath the aluminium skin of your camper, which would result in a spot in your roof or wall that is now with drastically reduced insulation. In addition, the firm bond between the aluminium skin and the foam layer that is underneath that skin is vitally important for the structural integrity of your camper, so you are also structurally weakening your camper if you melt the insulation foam. In addition, be careful not to pull too hard when pulling off the rubbery remainder of the tape - it is not very difficult to actually pull the aluminium skin away from the foam that it is glued to, which would equally weaken your camper structurally. Wherever there are sandwich materials, such as aluminium that is glued to foam, I would tread with extreme caution when applying heat or any significant forces. If you are not careful, you could turn a small leak prevention job into very serious, major damage to the structural integrity as well as to the insulation of your camper. I realize that this tape does need to be removed for some people in some cases, but be very aware of these issues, take your time, and go extra gentle. It might be a good idea to take your hair drier and just blow onto a scrap piece of styrofoam to see at what distances and movement speeds it starts melting - the aluminium skin will readily conduct the heat straight through to the polystyrene, and so the same would happen inside your sandwich material roof or wall, except you won't see it - until next winter there's a huge cold spot with lots of condensation, or the camper starts to become wobbly because of the loss of structural integrity. Happy camping! :-)

[@FriendlyCommentor]

Goo gone also works. First you hit it with the heat gun. Then pull the tape off with a scraper trying to remove as much as possible with this step. Finally goo gone will eliminate any residue.

[@nonrevhogan8938]

Would like to see how that works with some coming off the RV roof after being on there for a couple years. Sounds like you have done it. How did the RV roof look after that process?

[@RVwithTito]

I've had to remove a couple of small sections. Looks nice and clean when done. I don't think it matters whether it's been a couple months or a couple years.

[@arlendavis]

Have you tried Lacquer thinner? It works on most glues. Won't stink like gas once it has dried.

[@RVwithTito]

Haven't tried it, but I will. Thx.

[@tatiaxyt8564]

praying this works on Gorilla Waterproof Patch and Seal Tape I used it all over my boat to get us through the winter, now it's time to make the repairs and I can't get the darn stuff off!!

[@asaelrodriguez9585]

Thank you this helped a lot it also works for flex tape

[@janX9]

I've got this tape on my slides. It doesn't look too bad, but some spots are loose and coming off. Can I just clean up the existing tape, leave it on and tape over the old tape?

[@RVwithTito]

Remove the outer white layer first leaving the gray sticky stuff. Then tape over the gray stuff. That's what the manufacturer recommends anyway. Good luck.

[@janX9]

@@RVwithTito cool, thanks for the info.

[@Bruins19able]

Just watched this video. Any idea the effect gasoline would have on the existing roof, be it TPO or EPDM?

[@RVwithTito]

Can't say for sure but gas does evaporate very fast. All you really need is a heat gun and some mineral spirits. Video coming soon.

[@MrFordguy73]

Are there other brands other than eterna bond that are good? I found a few as I'm looking at sealing All the way down both sides over my weather stripping and was looking for a little bit cheaper alternative, but don't want to put something on there that's no good.

[@RVwithTito]

I've used the Gorrilla tape version that you can buy at Home Depot. Seems to be identical, but fewer size options.

[@mjmorro7757]

Okay, I'm heading to the orange store for some terpintine. Thanks for the great video!!

[@RVwithTito]

Yup. That's where I got it.

[@paultweedley2026]

Would this be a similar process with aluminium butyl tape? Thanks

[@daveandcherylbarker8261]

Great tips on removing Eternabond tape! What about getting the residue off a rubber roof? I had to use it to seal up damage from a hail storm in Wyoming but now I have the sticky residue left. Thanks

[@RVwithTito]

Same process for rubber roof. I have a rubber roof. Just take your time and be careful not to puncture the membrane other separate it from your roof.

[@familiamotarica6616]

Do you know if Eternabond sticks to unsanded wood? With primer perhaps? Thanks in advance

[@sarsedacn]

thanks a lot! This helped me a lot with my project :)

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Yeah , but will using heat effect the glue under the rubber roof? Will any of those chemicals hurt your rubber roof?

[@falcon7350]

yes and yes it well giving what type of roof you have . TPO loves to just be pulled up . in the end there really is no good way of doing this and thats what the RV makers want

[@RVwithTito]

I suppose it could be an issue if you really heat it up. I usually just get it warm enough to soften the tape. It doesn't take much. Take it slow and don't be too agressive and it should be ok. I've used a bunch of solvents on my rubber roof and haven't had an issue. I'm sure to wipe it down and clean it once the goop is up.

[@69indigoblue]

Thanks for all the helpful infos. Just wondering if that technique is also suitabel for Eternabond sticking on the roof of the van. Scratching with plastic or Terpentine might ruin the lack finish...

[@RVwithTito]

Heat and mineral spirits then.

[@69indigoblue]

@@RVwithTito Ok thanks, I guess mineral spirits are called "Waschbenzin" or "Terpentinersatz" in Germany...

[@RVwithTito]

@@69indigoblue Good to know :)

[@Yukonjackman1]

Will the sticker stuff just dry out and flake off in our Arizona 300 days of sunshine

[@MTMiser]

Great video and just the information I was looking for. Do you happen to know if this will work for removing Dicor? My sister has Dicor on the roof of her RV and it's old enough now that it has started to crack, and she's now got a roof leak. I want to remove the Dicor and replace it with Eternabond. I've used Eternabond for many years and it is great stuff.

[@RVwithTito]

Yes. I've removed lots of dicor too with a heat gun, putty knife and mineral spirits. Maybe this will help kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4qWnKB5r6mAmas

[@miwei7898]

Would using a hypodermic and solution injection into several areas might it get the same result? Without scraping.

[@jimbertrand2499]

Hey Tito! What if you have a rubber roof material? I was told to not use petroleum based products on rubber or it could soften and weaken the rubber roof material... Thanks, Jim

[@corneliuslau8094]

Hi Brian, I am going to remove those tape from a painted wall. How can I clear the glue without damaging the painted surface? Thanks.

[@RVwithTito]

Try this kzbin.info2Cwe4P3puro?si=Y6ra9D58OSAlE4iL

[@andrewwalsh2716]

what about EternaBond doublestick between RV vent roof square on roof how remove?

[@billbertagnoli4226]

Gasoline also removed the residue left by duct tape that has been left on for a long time. Even on car finish.

[@RVwithTito]

I used gasoline recently to remove some sticky goo left over on old plastic electronics. Evaporates nicely too.

[@TheSonsOfSimon]

Would thebgasolije game the EPDM rubber roofing material on an RV?

[@arriagada1957]

Tito Can i use a heat gun in the low..?

[@RVwithTito]

You could. But yeah, on low. You don't have to get the tape too hot, just warm it up a bit. A heat gun has a bit more focussed heat and may get too hot which could affect the underlying glue on the rubber roof. Use your best judgement.

[@jamiebutler1762]

Probably a little tougher when the tape is years old and on a rubber roof. But if I ever do need to remove some I will try this.

[@RVwithTito]

I posted a video recently to show you how easy it is to remove with a heat gun. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4qWnKB5r6mAmas

[@shanemwood]

Excellent video tutorial. Thank you. By the way, you look and sound exactly like a friend of mine. I'd swear you were twins. :D

[@RVwithTito]

Who knows...I might have a missing twin out there :)

[@SalsaChips11]

Does turpentine strip off the auto paint, too?

[@nikmills]

Doesn't gasoline start to melt the epdm (if that's your roof's surface)?

[@jasonerickson1033]

What do you use for a cleaner on the dicor before you put this down on the edges of my travel trailer

[@RVwithTito]

Rubbing alcohol works

[@DavidWhite]

Brian, I have one of those multi-tools that vibrate, and they work great. I use the scraper attachment on mine. I have a metal roof so I do not have to worry about cutting through a rubber membrane. Oh did you ask Melissa for her permission to use that hair dryer? It is always easier to ask for forgiveness 😁😁😁

[@RVwithTito]

Didn't ask. That's the hair dryer she keeps in the RV only. So I consider it part tool part hair dryer 😀

[@thesurvivalist.]

Come in a 48" width too, you have to special order it!

[@michaeldoherty2289]

I'll bet that is a pricey piece of tape!

[@childofthe60s100]

Very VERY useful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RVwithTito]

Great. Check this short video out also. kzbin.info2Cwe4P3puro?si=AKwoxqP4ferSYaBi

[@joewolters2399]

Do you think this would work on a TPO roof?

[@jimmydeen58]

Great Video Thanks For The Tip...

[@hardrock6034]

How does eterna bond compare to very high bond tape?

[@Euskaltel0526]

What process do you recommend removal from a TPO soft surface?

[@RVwithTito]

This has worked best for me - kzbin.info2Cwe4P3puro?feature=share

[@vendright]

Thank you, all great information

[@donspoor8367]

Do you know if you can place that tape over Dicor lap sealant?

[@RVwithTito]

Yes. I have done exactly that to give my seals some extra protection.

[@lisablake4237]

I'm in Alaska, how does it respond to -25 degree winters?

[@RVwithTito]

Should be fine. It's usually the heat that softens it up.

[@vincepanico2223]

Thanks can you help with backup cams with wire?Vince panico

[@rmangold]

Great tips brother. One of the reasons I’ve been hesitant with putting this on was because I thought there was no way to get it off. You’ve proven otherwise here. I wonder if “Goo Be Gone” would work too?

[@RVwithTito]

Check out this video and see how easy it is to remove from the roof kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4qWnKB5r6mAmas

[@melvinwilcox1316]

Actually, PB Blaster will do a wipe-on-wipe-off job with the residue. Then clean up with citrus cleaner & water.

[@Jim-hk6rd]

you could use white gas for camp stoves it's gasoline with out the odor added

[@vibrolax]

Camp stove fuel, a.k.a. white gas, is naptha, not gasoline.

[@Cyborgcupine]

WARNING! You could severely damage your camper if you don't do this extremely carefully. Here is why: If you apply heat like that to a campervan or caravan, you run the risk of melting the insulation foam underneath the aluminium skin of your camper, which would result in a spot in your roof or wall that is now with drastically reduced insulation. In addition, the firm bond between the aluminium skin and the foam layer that is underneath that skin is vitally important for the structural integrity of your camper, so you are also structurally weakening your camper if you melt the insulation foam. In addition, be careful not to pull too hard when pulling off the rubbery remainder of the tape - it is not very difficult to actually pull the aluminium skin away from the foam that it is glued to, which would equally weaken your camper structurally. Wherever there are sandwich materials, such as aluminium that is glued to foam, I would tread with extreme caution when applying heat or any significant forces. If you are not careful, you could turn a small leak prevention job into very serious, major damage to the structural integrity as well as to the insulation of your camper. I realize that this tape does need to be removed for some people in some cases, but be very aware of these issues, take your time, and go extra gentle. It might be a good idea to take your hair drier and just blow onto a scrap piece of styrofoam to see at what distances and movement speeds it starts melting - the aluminium skin will readily conduct the heat straight through to the polystyrene, and so the same would happen inside your sandwich material roof or wall, except you won't see it - until next winter there's a huge cold spot with lots of condensation, or the camper starts to become wobbly because of the loss of structural integrity. Happy camping! :-)

[@Kameltoe]

hey will eternabond stick safely to the 100 percent silicone roof and secure my panels? I know that stuff is non stick.

[@RVwithTito]

I don't know how well it would. I would check the Eternabond website to be sure.

[@dereksmith5551]

Great video my friend !

[@jerryberkel8421]

Wd40 works to remove 5200......I wonder if it would work to remove this goo?

[@thefix2573]

My go to solvent is lacquer thinner, but I'm a cabinet guy so it's what I have.

[@1951Roy]

Do you think WD40 could have worked on last step? Great video thanks for your time.

[@Mnfish22]

Wouldn't WD40 leave an oil residue? What if you want to replace the tape with new tape. Probably wouldn't stick? I've used acetone and it worked great! But be careful on painted surfaces not to use too much. Try to get as much tape off with hair dryer and scrapper as possible. Best way is to heat and scrape. Most will come off that way

[@RVwithTito]

WD40 does work good for goo/sticky removal, but I haven't used it for this. It would probably work though. Plus, a can of turpentine or mineral spirits will go a lot further for around $3.

[@lastname3924]

You should put tissue in the center of the patch and submerge it in water for however long and observe.

[@tedwebster1606]

Naptha works great too, and leaves no residue when it dries.

[@trongod2000]

You've really confused me by first saying you take the stuff off with gas but later saying you used it to patch a gas leak. How can that be?

[@RVwithTito]

I wondered if someone would pick up on that. Thumbs up for paying attention 👍You're right, the Eternabond was not the best option for that repair and was starting to loose it's effectiveness after a couple weeks. It's all I had on hand. I literally patched it at a rest stop.

[@theswartz4218]

This works on flex tape as well.

[@richardfettig5974]

lacquer thinner works find as well

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks for the tip!

[@rickwheeler7480]

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[@tashiannathomas5506]

Thank you! I had this tape holding my car together but its been so hot recently that its melting off. Wish me luck🤞🏾😬

[@RVwithTito]

Hope the car isn't falling apart :)

[@JJ-pf7qo]

Googone is best for anything sticky like that

[@marketshare5273]

Leave it up to Tito to school Us all. Have you tried denatured alcohol give that a try please i’ve used it to get rid of all kinds of nasty 3M adhesive 👍👊😎

[@RVwithTito]

I haven't used it for this. I typically use it to clean the surface before applying the Eternabond though. If I do another test, then I'll try it out.

[@rolandreutimann5610]

Hello Tito Can you tell me, where we can buy this Eternabond? I only can find it in Ebay and Amazon. But which company produce this Tape? I hope you can help me.

[@RVwithTito]

I've only purchased it from Amazon.

[@Hitdog8601]

Have you tried goo gone?

[@lakeend5702]

Thanks dude ....great video

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@markkazav]

Its helped!!! Turpentine!!!

[@pezjme]

rubbing alcohol works

[@ericcunningham1138]

Thanks for video. I looks like u could just scrape as u peel it off too

[@RVwithTito]

Yes. Several options once you heat it up.

[@Ryan-yi6su]

I just spent hours removing this Gray sticky tack stuff and tar underneath. My 1971 camper roof vent , I made a jig for my heat gun so I could scrape it off with a flat putty knife Then I decided to use a torch and a potty knife Both worked really well to remove this ash vault tar stuff, But I had lots of difficulty trying to remove this. gray sticky tack Once I put the heat away I pulled out some gas and a rag It worked a little bit I also used choke cleaner with a metal brush Not fun at all I wish it was a better way to remove that gray stuff

[@lesliewarren6481]

How would you remove silicone from around a window?

[@RVwithTito]

I think that depends on whether you're simply resealing it, or removing the window. To reseal, I usually cut the bulk away with a sharp utility knife so I have a nice smooth surface to reseal.

[@lesliewarren6481]

RVwithTito removing the window

[@yankeesusa1]

It's a whole different ball game to remove this off a hard surface. If it's a rubber roof like on an rv it's definitely going to be harder. There should be no reason to remove this unless it was an emergency patch. The only issue i see is if you use this on an rv around skylight or some other item on roof that will need replacing. But overall using this over lap sealant has been a better option for many. It will last forever.

[@alexkram]

I'm going to replace my fantastic fan with an air conditioner. The fantastic fan flange has eternabond over it and also some lap sealant. Fiberglass Bigfoot truck camper.