Cleaning sticker goo off frame
11-08-05, 04:59 PM
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Cleaning sticker goo off frame
I have an old frame I've been building up. The other day I peeled some old sticker off and it left some super sticky goo on the bike. Now it's getting dirt and stuff stuck to it. What should I use to get this off? Tried various soaps around the house and nothing worked. Want something strong enough to take it off without hurting the finish. Thanks, Jarrett
11-08-05, 05:02 PM
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WD-40 and a soft rag.
11-08-05, 05:03 PM
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Lighter fluid or GooGone Works wonders for sticker residue.
11-08-05, 05:05 PM
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I would be extra careful using solvents on paint/clearcoat though. If your frame is powder coated, you probably don't have any worries. Either way, test the solvent first on an inconspicuous area of the frame (back of dropout, underside of chain stay, ect).
I say try Goo-Gone. I have never noted its effects on paint, but it does a fine job of removing sticker residue.
I say try Goo-Gone. I have never noted its effects on paint, but it does a fine job of removing sticker residue.
11-08-05, 06:35 PM
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Goof off also works, that's what I use.
I believe that rubbing alcohol also works for sticker residue.. but I could be wrong.
I believe that rubbing alcohol also works for sticker residue.. but I could be wrong.
11-08-05, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by thenathanator
Goof off also works, that's what I use.
I believe that rubbing alcohol also works for sticker residue.. but I could be wrong.
I believe that rubbing alcohol also works for sticker residue.. but I could be wrong.
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11-09-05, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by thenathanator
I believe that rubbing alcohol also works for sticker residue.. but I could be wrong.
11-09-05, 06:17 AM
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Normal car polish. NOT CUT and POLISH
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11-09-05, 07:35 AM
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There is a solvent called Naptha. It will not damage the paint or fog plexiglass. You can use it to remove sticky residue from almost anything, even solvent based stains in carpet etc without melting the carpet.
Naptha is the sole ingredient of lighter fluid and coleman camping gas or "white gas" as it is often called. It is flammable obviously so only do it outside or very very carefully, i.e., close the can after every dip with the rag.
Failing that, or possibly before that, use another piece of tape to pull the adhesive off. that often works better faster and neatlier than anything
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Naptha is the sole ingredient of lighter fluid and coleman camping gas or "white gas" as it is often called. It is flammable obviously so only do it outside or very very carefully, i.e., close the can after every dip with the rag.
Failing that, or possibly before that, use another piece of tape to pull the adhesive off. that often works better faster and neatlier than anything
dave
Originally Posted by RETTWINS
I have an old frame I've been building up. The other day I peeled some old sticker off and it left some super sticky goo on the bike. Now it's getting dirt and stuff stuck to it. What should I use to get this off? Tried various soaps around the house and nothing worked. Want something strong enough to take it off without hurting the finish. Thanks, Jarrett
11-09-05, 07:48 AM
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This stuff isn't just flamable, it is seriously - explosively combustible. Way more than gasoline. Just the fumes from the container can travel around a room and find a reason to ignite. I've got a huge can of the stuff in my shed and it scares the crap out of me every time I see it.
Not worth the headache i'm thinking.
Not worth the headache i'm thinking.
11-09-05, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by lemurhouse
I've got a huge can of the stuff in my shed...
11-09-05, 09:37 AM
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lemurhouse is correct. although this is true of most solvents including gasoline. I work on old cars and there was a guy in one of the clubs who in true darwin award-esque fashion was disposing of gasoline in the fireplace. first jugful wnet in. He lit that with no problems but when he walked into the room with the next one the fumes made it to the fireplace before he did, with predictable results. nobody that I knew personally. solvent fumes will ignite on any open flame or spark if they are present in thick enough concentration. Since they are mostly heavier than air, usually they collect in low lying areas likke the bottom of your hot water heater where they get set off by the pilot light. this goes for jasco fumes, lacquer thinner, nail polish remover (which is acetone which no one raised any alarm about) yes it is all dangerous. please be careful. do it outside, not in your ninth floor walk up co-op apt. in NYC...
or use the tape trick. works great.
btdt....
dave
or use the tape trick. works great.
btdt....
dave
Originally Posted by lemurhouse
This stuff isn't just flamable, it is seriously - explosively combustible. Way more than gasoline. Just the fumes from the container can travel around a room and find a reason to ignite. I've got a huge can of the stuff in my shed and it scares the crap out of me every time I see it.
Not worth the headache i'm thinking.
Not worth the headache i'm thinking.
11-09-05, 09:49 AM
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propane torch
if the rest of the paint starts coming off, Acht! Just take it ALL off
if the rest of the paint starts coming off, Acht! Just take it ALL off
11-09-05, 10:23 AM
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Can I safely assume that all these ideas (specifically rubbing alcohol, I'm thinking) work for old stickers as well? 'Cause I've got some old freakin' stickers I want off...
11-09-05, 11:44 AM
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My votes for lighter fluid.
Either that or get real primative and just rub the residue till you wear the skin off your palms.- that'd be hawd-core... might not acheive the desired effect though.
Either that or get real primative and just rub the residue till you wear the skin off your palms.- that'd be hawd-core... might not acheive the desired effect though.
11-09-05, 04:18 PM
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WD-40. Everyone has it, and there's no need to go out and buy any specialty products.