Handlebar tape residue removal

[cd_davis]

What's the best method/solvent to remove bar tape glue from carbon bars, without harming the bars' finish? Thanks in advance, Chris

[sales guy]

i use a hair dryer or heat gun to warm up the glue and just peel it off.

[fuzzalow]

Denatured alcohol

[Ronsonic]

Naphtha is my go-to for all sorts of goo.
Odorless Mineral spirits the second choice.

[Idris Icabod]

Isopropanol works well for adhesive residue

[classtimesailer]

Goo gone works fine.

[RobJ]

As the others said I've had good results with Goo Off and Naphtha

[bouldergary]

wadding polish is amazing

[Louis]

Other than aesthetics (say, if you're going to sell the bars or return them to a buddy who loaned them to you) is there any practical reason to do this? IMO leftover glue can't hurt, and can only help keep the next tape in place.

[thedvlsh1]

Isopropanol works well for adhesive residue

+1 for isopropyl alcohol (aka isopropanol) and a microfiber towel. Most retailers sell two types - 70% and 91%. 91% will remove the residue faster with less elbow grease.