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Cleaning? How Do You Do?
Dr.Agon:
seeing as how this is the cleaning thread i may as well ask this question here rather than starting another thread,
i have this metal plate which is covered in the remnants of a vinyl sticker, its really sticky horrrible stuff and i want to remove it before repainting, bearing in mind that i have access to industrial chemicals what chemicals would you recommend? also, i tried acetone with no effect
Polygon:
I would try Goo Gone.
Quazimoto:
@DrAgon: I use Lighter Fluid to remove sticker residue from all sorts of surfaces. It can and often does strip the color off painted or printed surfaces, but doesn't damage the actual plastic or metal. Since you mentioned repainting the piece anyway, I'd suggest trying that. The brand I use is Ronsonol and can be found in the checkout lane with the cigarettes at just about any Walmart.
wiggy:
lacquer thinner
Dravenae:
Some people on a budget have achieved decent effects with the likes of peanut butter or cooking oil, then washing the rest off.
But if you have access to industrial level chemicals, then use any of the above mentioned products. Some people have used WD40 to great effect (which to be honest, with metal, might be a good combo).
I noticed another guy on youtube using a combination of goo gone and a penny to get some abrasive action going. Worked pretty well.
I personally use window cleaner, let it soak for 10 - 20 minutes and it usually just wipes right off. If that doesn't work, then I use the same process but using sunflower oil instead. I haven't found anything that either one hasn't worked on, non abrasive too!