Grill Block ver. 2.0

[jthistle]

I didn't like the way my first grill block looked so here is my second attempt.

It is sheet aluminum mounted to my OEM grill. Here is a picture of the mounting blocks.

For reference here is my original grill block.

Anyone know a good way to remove duct tape residue?

[MetroMPG]

I've used general purpose paint thinner, but I don't imagine it's very good for the paint. What about WD-40?

[NeilBlanchard]

Hi,

I used a solvent called Goof-Off, that I bought at Home Despot. It takes off the tape residue, and not the paint.

[brucepick]

Second attempt definitely looks better than the first.

[basslover911]

Wow can you please take a bettwer picture and post it... that looks like a transformer REALLY COOL.

Want to see more though common a 3/4th side shot in daylight pleaaase

[trebuchet03]

Re: Tape Residue...

Olive Oil OR Murphy's Soap Oil... I imagine any sort of vegetable oil would work, however.

I've used both to remove tape residue on super high end finishes - and have used both to remove leftover tape glue from my car

You'll probably need to wax afterward though - especially in the case of Murphy's

[jthistle]

This weekend I am going to polish the aluminum. Then I will take more pictures of the piece and the mounting.

Thank you everyone for your suggestions on removing the tape.

[jthistle]

Here are some more photos of the block. Unfortunately they were at night again. I will take more tomorrow at lunch.



I was able to mount the spacers using the existing holes in the grill.

[Funny]

Goo-Gone is an orange oil based (I think) sticker/gum/everything (but paint)remover that is sold at Auto Zone and Wally-World. I have used it countless times to get out of all kinds of sticky situations. Pardon the pun... not really .

BTW, that is a fine looking grill block you have there.

[jthistle]

Goo-Gone worked great all of the tape residue is gone.