Have you tried GooGone? I think the main active ingredient is limonene

On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 11:41 AM, Bob Blick <bobblick@outlook.com> wrote:

> I'm trying to use Kapton tape as a transistor insulator. Normally I'd use
> it as-is with some heatsink grease. But this time I want to first strip o=
ff
> the adhesive for better thermal transmission.
>
> My favorite strong solvent is acetone, and it works so-so on 3M 5419 tape=
,
> but the roll I have is a little narrow. The wide stuff I have is some
> generic Chinese tape and its adhesive does not want to come off. I've als=
o
> tried lacquer thinner, brake fluid and "white gas"(camping fuel). The
> camping fuel comes closest to working but not really.
>
> I'm trying to avoid using gasoline, but it's probably what I'll try next.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob
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