Duct Tape Stickum

[ripcord4 0]

I have a conventional military static line that had a piece of duct tape wrapped around it. After removing the tape, there is a residue of "stickum" left on the static line. What can I use to safely remove the gooey stuff? Goo-Gone? Alcohol? Any solvents?

[riggermick 6]

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I have a conventional military static line that had a piece of duct tape wrapped around it. After removing the tape, there is a residue of "stickum" left on the static line. What can I use to safely remove the gooey stuff? Goo-Gone? Alcohol? Any solvents?

Use isopropal alchaol and a coarse sponge.

Mick.

[ripcord4 0]

Thanks, Mick! I'll give that a try.

[councilman24 36]

Of course the question is why was there duct tape around it?

Field repair?

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[ripcord4 0]

I imagine it was to ID the rig for some reason. There is nothing wrong with the static line or D-bag. I can't imagine anyone jumping a static line held together with duct tape! Then again............

[ripcord4 0]

Mick,

Alcohol and a little elbow grease took the sticky residue off completely. Thanks again.