RE: [M]: OT: Removing tape adhesives and labels
| Subject: | RE: [M]: OT: Removing tape adhesives and labels |
| From: | Rostoni, John |
| Date: | Wed Apr 22 15:03:27 1998 |
Another great product for this is "Goof-Off"...it works about
the same and has a relatively pleasant odor (aroma?). I find it will
remove all adhesive residue and almost all labels on smooth surfaces.
John Rostoni
jwr1@pge.com
http://TBare.sciastro.net
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> David W. Bonnell wrote:
>
> > "De-Solv-It" mfg by Orange-Sol, Inc., Gilbert, Az 85234,
> 602/497-8822. This
> > is the tar and sticky substance solvent technology developed for oil
> > spills..., and many hardware stores carry some version of it. Test
> on
> > inconspicuous spot first to see that it doesnt tend to dull or
> remove paint
> > to your dissatisfaction. I have NOT tested this on Meade painted
> hardware.
> > It is not very aggressive against well-cured flat painted metal, but
> results
> > will, of course, depend on the paint chemistry.
>
> SNIP
>
> What a great response. I am filing this information for future
> problems.
> Thank you.
>
> Doc G
>
the same and has a relatively pleasant odor (aroma?). I find it will
remove all adhesive residue and almost all labels on smooth surfaces.
John Rostoni
jwr1@pge.com
http://TBare.sciastro.net
--------
> David W. Bonnell wrote:
>
> > "De-Solv-It" mfg by Orange-Sol, Inc., Gilbert, Az 85234,
> 602/497-8822. This
> > is the tar and sticky substance solvent technology developed for oil
> > spills..., and many hardware stores carry some version of it. Test
> on
> > inconspicuous spot first to see that it doesnt tend to dull or
> remove paint
> > to your dissatisfaction. I have NOT tested this on Meade painted
> hardware.
> > It is not very aggressive against well-cured flat painted metal, but
> results
> > will, of course, depend on the paint chemistry.
>
> SNIP
>
> What a great response. I am filing this information for future
> problems.
> Thank you.
>
> Doc G
>
