Are you sure you are using the right kind of gaffer tape, and not duct tape?
The correct kind of gaffer is matt finish, and does not leave residue unless you leave it on for a very long time, and the surface comes in contact with bodily heat on a very regular basis.
A bit of IPA (rubbing alcohol) or lighter fluid and it should all come out. Do be careful that you don't rub off the paint as well! Test it on the small area first. Another alternative is that you can use an eraser and rub it off but it is more time consuming.
BTW, gaffer is not magic tape. Like all tapes, given enough time and heat, it will most certainly turn sticky and adhere itself strongly to the surface it is stuck on so don't be surprised at the results. This is why I don't gaffer the body at all.
Samuel
THank you for the advice.. i will try..
Just use another new pcs of tape and tap it a few times over the problem areas.
Keep changing the tape regularly and there shouldn't be any problems.
And when you apply it, you should be able to feel the tackiness of the tape.
The 3m magic tape work better...it on my km5d for 3yr and after removal it still leave a sticky feel... but definitely no residual
Keep changing the tape regularly and there shouldn't be any problems.
And when you apply it, you should be able to feel the tackiness of the tape.
tackiness as in the tape's sticky quality or it looks tacky? :bsmilie:
tackiness as in the tape's sticky quality or it looks tacky? :bsmilie:
I suspect it's the difference of roughness between back surface of tape and
the surface of the camera body. The rougher, the better glue will adhere to it..
If the glue adheres better to the tape, then it leaves less residue behind when
I remove the tape.. am I right?
A bit of IPA (rubbing alcohol)
eh, which IPA would u recommend?
I planning to remove the gaffer tape also. my one have turn into sticky glue already, cannot be removed.