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Adhesive Remover
« on: May 19, 2006, 11:01:59 pm »
I was given a 2'x2' piece of plexi from a friend.  The problem is that there was apparently a piece of duct tape alaong the bottom for a while which was removed.  So there is adhesive residue as well as the strands left along with the bottom. 

Any good ideas on what will take this off and not damage the plexi?
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Re: Adhesive Remover
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2006, 11:06:20 pm »
soap, warm water, and a sponge or wash cloth.  Soak the plexi for several minutes in the soapy water and the glue will come off easy.

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Re: Adhesive Remover
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2006, 11:22:39 pm »
Thanks.  I'll give it a try.
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Re: Adhesive Remover
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2006, 02:23:41 pm »
WD-40

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Re: Adhesive Remover
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2006, 09:11:28 am »
I second WD-40.

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Re: Adhesive Remover
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2006, 01:46:37 pm »
Goo Gone, let it soak in.

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Re: Adhesive Remover
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2006, 09:41:16 pm »
I am a smoker, so I use this:




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Re: Adhesive Remover
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2006, 08:18:28 am »
Use some of these stronger chemicals on plexi with caution.  You don't want to haze the finish.

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Re: Adhesive Remover
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2006, 09:03:51 am »
just use peanut butter.  works great, seriously