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Novicane
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how do you get that sticky residue off?

8/10/2005 4:39:37 PM

BiG BLaZeR
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goo gone ... guess they still make it i have some from my dads shop (old as hell bottle)

8/10/2005 4:40:56 PM

zxappeal
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Yep, Goo Gone or Goof Off. I used to use an adhesive remover called Rapid Remover (from the makers of Rapid Tac vinyl graphic application solution) that works really well, but can only be gotten through sign and graphics supply houses.

Any remover containing citrus turpene or d-limonene is a good one. Lowe's has several...

8/10/2005 4:53:24 PM

beethead
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3M makes an adhesive/tar remover also

8/10/2005 5:02:39 PM

arghx
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^ yeah I use 3M adhesive remover. It's much better than Goo Gone.

8/10/2005 5:12:30 PM

zxappeal
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It does work fairly well, but it also uses harsher solvents. I have a can on the boat I use to take off old masking tape...

8/10/2005 5:14:04 PM

OuiJamn
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windex and a washcloth

8/10/2005 5:18:11 PM

9one9
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find nearest firearm

discharge in general direction of face

8/10/2005 5:19:10 PM

coronakid
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i prefer laquer thinner, that way i don't spend an hour cleaning up the mess

8/10/2005 5:37:49 PM

OuiJamn
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it will strip your paint

8/10/2005 5:38:36 PM

Novicane
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"windex and a washcloth"


does not werk

8/10/2005 6:25:26 PM

psnarula
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*Goof Off*

they sell it in the paint dept at home depot. it's really good stuff. use cotton balls dabbed in some liquid goof off and you'll be all set in no time.

8/10/2005 6:55:23 PM

arghx
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"i prefer laquer thinner, that way i don't spend an hour cleaning up the mess"


That's harsher than you need. The 3M Adhesive Remover does the job just fine, but yeah it doesn't come off instantly.

8/10/2005 7:16:55 PM

sumfoo1
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goo gone doesn't f-up paint though i don't think

8/10/2005 7:27:56 PM

OuiJamn
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yes it does, i just did it the other day

8/10/2005 10:19:29 PM

NCSU 1887
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blot it with duct tape or masking tape, then wash as usual

8/11/2005 1:24:14 AM

cornbread
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heat the sticker before removing it and you should have almost no residue left over

8/11/2005 6:19:07 AM

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