Use paint thinner or benzene or lighter fluid to remove old tape adhesive residue. These will not melt or destroys the painted or the plastic finish. Then clean surface with Windex or mild cleaners to remove oily or residual left. Acetone will etch, melt or destroy the paint finish and the plastic surfaces. Be careful when you use acetone! It is not good for plastic and painted surface. It is good for bare metal and other resistive surfaces. Check before using on surfaces. Kayo Ong #05508 Lic NY "9D"