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Removing goo gone
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:34 PM
I used goo gone to remove masking tape residues and this product left a greasy surface. I tried to remove it using dishwashing and Polly s Plastic Prep formula however my model is still greasy. Does anybody know how can I remove the goo gone residue?? By the way, my model does not have paint yet I used the tape to protect some details while sanding adjacent areas.

Thanks for the advise.

Saul
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  • From: Pensacola, FL
Posted by Foster7155 on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:39 PM
I would try successive washes with straight rubbing alcohol as a next step. Other than that, you might try contacting the manufcturer, let them know the situation, and see if they have a suggestion.

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:17 PM
I have cleaned up Goo Gone on other surfaces before Using 409 or other Grease Kitchen Cleaner (Like Simple Green, Windows Multi Surface these may work too)
MIght be woorth a try if you are careful not to mess the paint.
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Posted by stinger on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:35 PM
We use Goo Gone a lot in my work (commercial graphics, signs, stick on decals and such) and I absolutely hate the stuff!!!

Try using denatured alcohol. It won't harm the plastic and, in fact, that's what I use as a final clean prep before painting.

HTH,


stinger

May an Angel be your wingman, and the Sun be always at your six

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Posted by stinger on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 10:37 PM
One more thing.........DON"T use DA over existing paint. It will eat it. Especially acrylics.

Smile [:)]

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:34 AM
If you want the perfect product for this and you are in the US, look for a product called Bestine. There is nothing better. It is in a grey,black and red can.

It will not lift paint, craze plastic, etc..

I use it to remove patterns after I 77 them down to a surface.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 13, 2005 11:24 AM
Thanks all for the advise. As a matter of fact I used goo gone because somebody in the forum recommend that to remove tape residues on the canopies but.....well you know the results. Does anybody has a better suggestion to remove residues.

Thanks again
Saul
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 13, 2005 1:45 PM
I haven't used it on a model, but on other things that I have used Goo Gone on I usually spray some Windex over the area on which I used the Goo Gone and wipe it off. It seems to do a decent job removing any residue left by the Goo Gone.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 17, 2005 6:07 PM
I used Goo gone too on a 1/72nd JU52 and I'm still trying to clean it off of the clear parts. The problem is, my plane is painted and I do'nt want to lose the paint.
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  • From: Connecticut
Posted by Tailspinturtle on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 3:47 PM
I've been experimenting with this (and make sure its Goo Gone and not Goof Off which will take off more than just adhesive) and suggest the following:

1. Don't use much Goo Gone - a dampened Q tip ought to be enough

2. You may still have a little adhesive on the canopy rather than Goo Gone per se. It isn't terrifically potent (which is a good thing) so a second application and gentle rubbing may be required.

3. Once the adhesive is gone, finishing up with a little detergent (dishwashing liquid, 409, etc.) and water, again applied with the Q tip ought to take care of the Goo Gone itself.
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