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Posted: 12/16/2003 11:08:16 AM EDT
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Try lighter fluid, seems to work real well on masking tape residue. They also sell some commericial stuff called "Goof-off" which is essentially the same thing.
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Posted: 12/16/2003 11:48:58 AM EDT
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Understand that just about anything that will remove the adhesive is also going to remove the finish. Decide now what is more important to you.
-Troy |
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Posted: 12/16/2003 10:08:38 PM EDT
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If you are going to refinish them anyway there are several things to remove tape residue. Goof off or Goo Gone both work well as will Isopropyl Alcohol. MEK will remove the residue in a hurry but it is real bad stuff if you get it on you (it absorbs thru the skin) so use protective gear when using.
Personally I would use some Isopropyl or even Acetone |
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Posted: 12/17/2003 1:42:14 PM EDT
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My thought is that the more residue and finish that you remove, the better the refinish job. My experience has been clean them with hard brush to get off the dirt and grime, then brush out the inside with a bottle brush and wipe the outside with lacquer thinner (wearing protective gloves of course). This will remove the adhesive, dirt, oil and any remaining finish to allow a refinish job that won't build up to the point of resizing the mag.
Just my .02 worth. |
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Posted: 12/20/2003 8:32:19 AM EDT
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I have had alot of luck with spray cans of brake cleaner . I use the NON -chlorinated .
I had several mags with duct tape crap on them and this stuff virtually took off all of the residue . I did help with some paper towels . The brake cleaner removes minimal amounts of the original mag finish . |
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Posted: 12/21/2003 2:47:12 PM EDT
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Mineral spirits, AKA paint thinner, will remove the goo without damaging the finish. If the goo is old enough and dry enough you may have to soak the mag in the thinner over night. It will not harm the finish. Prior to refinishing, clean with alcohol to remove any petroleum residue.
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Posted: 12/22/2003 8:38:33 AM EDT
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Thanks all for the suggestions.
I tried paint thinner last night, since that's what was sitting in my garage. I put some on a rag (with rubber gloves) and wiped down one of the less severly gunked mags. Most of the adhesive came off and I could see that with an old toothbrush the rest would probably come off as well. |
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