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02-08-2009, 08:26 AM
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What have you folks found best for getting rid of duct tape glue on amps, racks, & cables? |
02-08-2009, 08:28 AM
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02-08-2009, 08:34 AM
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02-08-2009, 08:38 AM
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02-08-2009, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by John Webb  googone | +1 it works well and won't hurt the finish.
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02-08-2009, 10:32 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Massachusetts | | | I would recommend naphtha. Cuts quicker than mineral spirits/paint thinner, and flashes off quicker too.
If the goo is persistent, then I start with mineral spirits because it stays on the surface being cleaned longer than naphtha does. Then I finish up with naphtha.
GooGone I worry about sometimes near electronics and metal surfaces because with the citrus content, it could have a low pH and be corrosive if you don't clean it all off afterward.
With this type of goo removal, you have to be patient and thorough, because at first, you're just softening up the adhesive and smearing it around after it loads up your wiping cloth (I use paper towel). You have to keep after it with fresh paper towel and solvent until it's all gone. Takes longer than you might think. |
02-08-2009, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by John Webb googone | +1 |
02-08-2009, 10:38 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hunt. Co., New Jersey | | | Are you the one that put duct tape all over his Warwick streamer?? |
02-08-2009, 10:38 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Christiansburg, VA | | | rubbing alcohol |
02-08-2009, 10:39 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Christiansburg, VA | | | DON'T use alcohol to remove residue from your streamer. |
02-08-2009, 10:52 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada | | | Gawd, no!!
I just purchased a couple rack items that need it cleaned off.
I've schooled the band to leave duct tape away from cables. My cables, at least; I source the PA. |
02-08-2009, 11:35 AM
|  | curiously looking back at what once was beautiful | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon | | Travel back in time and use gaffer's tape instead. 
+1 Goo Gone, WD40, lighter fluid
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02-08-2009, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Jefenator Travel back in time and use gaffer's tape instead.
+1 Goo Gone, WD40, lighter fluid | No need to hide; we've been doing that for awhile. AND pulling the tape up & THEN the cord. My cords, my rules; someone else can do whatever they want to their own cords. |
02-08-2009, 01:12 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada | | | OrangeGlo (like GooGone) & naptha seemed to work equally well. OrangeGlo left a gloss coating, naptha didn't.
Seems like equal parts cleaner & elbow grease, & does the cleaning cloth ever clog up quick.
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