Removing double sided tape glue residue?

[memhave]

Hello!

I thought Id be clever to use double sided tape on the flesh side for a template and then apply neatfoot oil.

Unfortunately, the residue shows up through the neatsfoot oil even on some of the "clean" removals.  

I had a very long bendy piece of leather where there is a lot of the residue and I have no idea how to get it off.

(Yes in hindsight, I shouldve stuck it on the back and poked through for holes but alas)

[fredk]

Try WD40; sprayed on a bit of rag and scrubbed into the leather just on the areas that need it

[FrankHester]

I would have to try a glue eraser to see if it would work.  Such as this:

Heavy Duty Adhesive Eraser — Tandy Leather, Inc.

 

[memhave]

20 hours ago, fredk said:

Try WD40; sprayed on a bit of rag and scrubbed into the leather just on the areas that need it

I tried this on a test piece and unfortunately it did nothing but leave a stain 😐 , ah well thank you.
 

19 hours ago, FrankHester said:

I would have to try a glue eraser to see if it would work.  Such as this:

Heavy Duty Adhesive Eraser — Tandy Leather, Inc.

 

I'll try this if I can find it sold locally.

I think I will just have to live with it for now 😢

[dikman]

Using any sort of solvent (which is normally what you need to remove glue) is likely going to be unsuccessful as the softened diluted glue will be able to penetrate the leather even more. An eraser like Frank suggested might work, other than that you're probably stuck with it. Put it down to experience.

[Littlef]

You can try goo-gone.  It’s good at dissolving adhesive, however it may also discolor the leather.  I’d think a dark stain would conceal it,  but you might see discoloration if is going to be a natural or lighter color. 

Edited yesterday at 03:54 AM by Littlef

[memhave]

Thank you all for your suggestions, will keep them in mind, but yeah I think its just a learning experience. Thankfully its not expensive leather this time

[bruce johnson]

Sanding belt cleaner - it is a crepe rubber block available at about every hardware store. It is the same as the glue erasers that the craft stores sell except about 100 times bigger for about 2 bucks more.