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!

[Dr.Agon]

thanks for the ideas
might try some xylene or IPA, if that doesnt work i could try some 2-butoxy ethanol
if THAT doesnt work i'll move on to WD40

[wiggy]

lacquer thinner.  Seriously.

It's metal.  Do it.

[Polygon]

lacquer thinner.  Seriously.

It's metal.  Do it.

I missed the metal plate part. No question, go with the thinner.

[Dravenae]

Wiggy is the cleaning guru. If he says do it, DO IT!

[Dr.Agon]

looked up lacquer thinner on wikipedia where it says they use, among other things, aromatic hydrocarbons like Toluene
this led me to Xylene, which, coupled with some scraping, took that horrid stuff right off!
now its ready for priming and repainting!
thanks wiggy!

[wiggy]

Sweet!  Do it to it!

[irvgotti452]

Ah thinner. Works many wonders especially letting you know if you have a cut somewhere on your hand lol. (Anybody who's worked on cars will know)

[Polygon]

Ah thinner. Works many wonders especially letting you know if you have a cut somewhere on your hand lol. (Anybody who's worked on cars will know)

Ah yes, I know that feeling. It's amazing how you can cut yourself while working on cars and never know it. At least until.....

[e_brugal]

I bought Mortal Kombat trilogy for N64 and it has a sticky thing. i clean it up with alcohol and it looks clean but when i grab the cartidge it's still sticky.

How can i get rid of the invisible sticky thing?

[Dravenae]

I bought Mortal Kombat trilogy for N64 and it has a sticky thing. i clean it up with alcohol and it looks clean but when i grab the cartidge it's still sticky.

How can i get rid of the invisible sticky thing?

Try using some window cleaner. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then wipe it off. It should get rid of it.