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i removed the stickers but glue left behind:( how to clean it?

post #1 of 11
11/12/04 at 2:07pm
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there is glue residue left behind after i removed the stupid winxp sticker. HOw does the glue come off?
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post #2 of 11
11/12/04 at 2:28pm
just get goo off or something...works like a charm usually.
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post #3 of 11
11/12/04 at 4:47pm
Why would you want to remove the stickers ?
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post #4 of 11
11/12/04 at 5:41pm
Best way I've found, is use the remaining glue on the sticker, and basically tap the residue with the back of the removed sticker. Comes off without any problems, just keep tapping and all gone. Cleaners can cause problems sometimes...
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post #5 of 11
11/12/04 at 5:45pm
There's a product called Goo-Gone that removes sticky residues. I don't think it would react with your case (I've used it on other plastics), but as always, you should test on a small, inconspicuous part of the case first.
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post #6 of 11
11/12/04 at 7:34pm
I do this all the time and I live by the citrus based remover, Goo-Gone. Goo-Gone will dull plastics with glossy finishes if used alone. Get two rags ready, one with a little Goo-Gone on it and another damp with water. Remove the glue with the Goo-Gone rag and clean the Goo-Gone residue off with the water-dampened one. I do this all the time and have never ran into a problem on a variety of surfaces.
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post #7 of 11
11/12/04 at 10:49pm
Goo Gone comes in a standard plastic bottle of 8 ounces, and has the fragrence of sweet orange. "Do not use on Silk, Leather, Suede or Rubber" direct quote from the bottle I am reading, it's great for removing stickers down at ball busters 1-800-255-3924 if you don't know where it is to be found call em up it's free to USA residents.

BTW I have 2 bottles left should they be taken off as DVDCA was.
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post #8 of 11
11/12/04 at 10:59pm
you can also use finger nail polish remover with acetone.
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post #9 of 11
11/13/04 at 12:09am
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Originally Posted by laffingbilly
you can also use finger nail polish remover with acetone.

Only if you'd like to disolve the plastic shell...Acetone will disolve many types of plastics (yet its sold in plastic bottles...go fig)

Go with goo gone, the manual way using the back of the sticker, or try WD-40 (works like a charm, but will soak into porous materials)
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post #10 of 11
11/13/04 at 12:11am
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Originally Posted by Thor79
just get goo off or something...works like a charm usually.
Do_not use Goof Off, it will eat the paint and the plastic.

WD-40 or rubbing alcohol will remove the adhesive and not harm anything in the process.
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post #11 of 11
11/13/04 at 12:33am
whatever, i've used acetone. no problems. just put it on a cloth and scrub the area and it will come off. you can also use an eraser if you want. you can also just start rubbing the glue area when warm and do it that way.
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