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[Redwhopper69]

I have copper central heating pipes which were masked with green Frog Tape which has hardened from the central heating. Can anyone suggest a method of removal which won’t damage the copper which the owner requires to be non-painted

[stoneyboy]

Hi redwhopper69
Oh .... have you tried cellulose thinners? If that doesn’t work you are into paint stripper eg nitromors
Regards S

[Redwhopper69]

Thank you for responding. Nitromors or any other spirit may be fine for removing the adhesive itself, but initially I need to find an efficient way to remove the tape, which is proving extremely stubborn.