Very early Motorola VT71 scored

[VintagePC]

Originally Posted by AndrewM

Nice little Motorola, shame we don't have early sets like these where I live.

I find turpentine useful for softening the adhesive on masking tape so that it can be removed. It doesn't harm most finishes but it would be wise to check first.

If you don't want to risk turpentine, use Windex or glass cleaner with a bit of ammonia in it. That stuff will eat smoker's tar off of painted finishes, but be prepared with an old rag and a bit of elbow work to get the gummy bits off.

Masking tape is a PITA to remove unless it's been applied within the last day or so.

[IsthmusTV]

Nice find, Bob! I've also has some success using WD-40 to remove masking tape adhesive (particularly the petrified variety). I let it soak for an hour or two and then gently scrape with my thumb nail.

Good luck with the restoration!

-Clark

[Eric H]

Re: Masking Tape, Naptha, a.k.a Lighter fluid should take it off without damaging the finish.
Squirt it on, let it soak a while and scrape it off with a credit card or some other non metal scraper.
I use this all the time to take old tape and stickers off of record labels.