# Removing Electrical Tape

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-electrical-tape/101006>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [March 10, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-electrical-tape/101006 "2017-03-10T01:18:02Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Jman136](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\
**Post date:** [March 10, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-electrical-tape/101006/1 "2017-03-10T01:18:03Z")

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Hey all! So, I tried to remedy a problem on my car (thunk sound coming from the rear seat). I watched some youtube videos and received some feedback on message forums.

So, I ended up wrapping my hinge (the part that the latch on the seat clicks on to. The noise is still there, so I need to get this tape off to take it in. Yes, I know, I am an idiot. How would I remove this without scratching up the black metal hinge it’s on? I can’t find an edge to peel it as I smoothed it out really well. Razor blade?

Plus, it probably wouldn’t be safe in an accident too. I will just let Kia figure it out.

Thanks

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**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Post date:** [March 10, 2017, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-electrical-tape/101006/2 "2017-03-10T01:20:46Z")

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An exaxto knife or similar to slice the tape should not hurt a thing, proper parts for a proper repair my thought.

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [March 10, 2017, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-electrical-tape/101006/3 "2017-03-10T01:30:57Z")

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After the exacto knife, GooGone will remove the adhesive residue.  
Don’t worry about scratches… simply tape and mask the surrounding area and touch them up with a spot of Krylon semigloss black spray paint. If anybody sees the scratches after that treatment, they’re examining your vehicle WAY too closely!