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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: RetroJames on June 06, 2004, 07:44:28 am
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I had to make some adjustments on a lexan CPO with a router so I put that blue painter's tape over the CPO to protect it. Most of the tape came off with no problems, but there is some residual goo. What could I use to get it off that is not going to scratch the heck out o this CPO? Thanks!
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I use an amazing product called "Goo Gone". It removes any kind of "gooey" substance from anything with little or no effort.
Good luck.
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Contact Cleaner and a soft rag. you can buy this stuff in spray cans from the electrical supply section of home depot.
dont use a product called Goof Off, it will almost melt the surface of the plastic.
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I've never heard of Goo Off but Goo Gone works on anything.
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(http://www.goof-off.com/products/revisedproducts/goofline_new.jpg)
this is the Goof Off product. I tried it on a classic Robotron marquee and while it did remove the sticker residue, it also melted the entire surface of the marquee.
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Contact Cleaner and a soft rag. you can buy this stuff in spray cans from the electrical supply section of home depot.
dont use a product called Goof Off, it will almost melt the surface of the plastic.
DING DING - That did the trick! Thanks!
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Our Canadian Tire stores carry Goo Gone, maybe Goo Off is the American cousin product or something.
Good to know still. ;)
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FYI: WD40 should also work. Tar & Bug remover works on glass & metal but I don't know if it would hurt plexi or not.
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Just to throw another (and CHEAPER) option out there: If this is sticky adhesive type goo of any kind, find an aerosol can of any (did I say any? YES I DID!) common household product such as hair spray, deodorant, lysol, etc (unless it's a cooking product, stay away from those, they usually have some oil-based product in them that negates their usefulness). Spray it on the stuff and wipe with a clean towel/rag/sock/shirt/fabric.
I've used all three of the above mentioned things with no problems whatsoever, and it has WORKED each and every time. You can stop your worrying if you can't find Goof-Off at your local neighborhood store. If the method I'm advocating doesn't work, THEN go waste your hard earned dough on a "specialized" product.
If Lysol will remove three month old Duct tape residue from a fender without ruining anything, it will work for your purposes too.
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Common household Lighter Fluid removes glue without harming plastics. Remember no smoking while using it though.
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Goof off is 95% xylene and 5% denatured alcohol. It's a good solvent mixture but I'd agree that it's too strong for use on most plastics.