Removing black vinyl background...glue residue?

[Canuck007]

Hi, thinking of removing vinyl background from back of the tank. I like the look. When I started to remove a small portion there was some glue residue remaining. Was wondering if any of you have gone thru that and was it easy to remove the residue afterwards? I thought it would just peel off with no residue remaining but maybe because it's a 5 year old tank it's there? TIA!

 

[JGT]

Nail polish remover. Put some on a rag and rub. Should come right off.

 

[Udest]

I'd second that be cautious around the edges though.

 

[Canuck007]

Ok I'll give that a try! Thanks!

 

[jmichaelh7]

This will make it a peninsula ?

 

[Reefahholic]

Acetone will make quick work of that residue.

Best of luck. It will be easy.

 

[Canuck007]

thanks everyone. no it won't make it a peninsula but I wanted to try this as I've seen other tanks with clear background and liked the look. Wish I had a peninsula but its a planet 90 aquarium with tideline (ghost) overflow. i know some pipes might show but I'll see i I get some live rock in front of them to hide them a bit.