Pretty big problem involving masking tape

[AbnormalBob]

OK, so I have about 50-60 ft of 1.5 inch masking tape applied to the metal molding around a swimming pool. I can't get it off. I tried goo gone + a scour pad...no effect.

Please help! Need suggestions!

[Nurseman]

Razor blade.

See ya in 2 weeks.

[The Sage]

acrylic thinners

[AbnormalBob]

I'm gonna hit it up with a power washer. It should strip it right off.

I hope.

[Nurseman]

Not a bad idea. Wish I'd thought of it.

[kuju]

sounds like an excuse to play around with the power washer...

[AbnormalBob]

Well the power washer was an epic failure. However, I sprayed the tape with some goo gone and let it sit for awhile, and the tape started coming off pretty easily scraping with a credit card. But then it got dark and I couldn't see, so I still have more to do...

I'm actually going to try the power washer one more time with a different nozzle. This nozzle concentrates all the water into a straight beam instead of a 45 degree angle spray. It'll be way more powerful, and might be enough.

But I'm not holding my breath.

[Kuky]

Maybe you and the tape will have to learn to agree to disagree :D

[The Sage]

um, no one's asked the obvious - what the hell did you tape up your pool for???

[AbnormalBob]

I was staining the deck around the pool. The metal molding comes right up next to the wood, so I taped it as to not get any stain on it.

[Solstice]

Try some brake cleaner if you have it handy - just don't get any on the wood!! :p

A heat gun (aka giant hairdrier) and a razor is your surefire way to slowly peel it all off though.