On Sat, 22 Mar 1997 RJohn50603@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 97-03-22 15:55:18 EST, miker15@juno.com (MICHAEL J ROBSON)
> writes:
>
> << A friend of mine used scotch tape to apply a temporary
> plate to the inside of his brand-new convertible rear window. As you can
> imagine, once removed this left two neat sticky lines on it! (silly
> bugger!) He doesnt want to use anything too stringent for fear of fogging
> or creasing the plastic. Presonally i think windex will do it but does
> anyone know of anything guaranteed not to harm it? >>
>
> Mike,
>
> He's probably going to need some mineral spirits, kerosene or lighter fluid
> on a soft cloth. It will only take a few seconds. Then, immediately wash off
> the residue with warm, soapy water and a another soft cloth.
>
> DO NOT use "hotter" solvents like enamel reducer or lacquer thinner.
>
> R. Johnson - Dallas
There's a relatively benign stuff meant for removing adhesive residue,
called (no kidding) Goo-Gone, made by Magic American Corp. in Cleveland.
It is a citrus stuff that works well. I would try it in a corner of the
window first. No guarantee it is safe for clear plastic, but it is
designed to remove tape residue.
Ray Gibbons Dept. of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
Univ. of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu (802) 656-8910
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