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David Karsenough
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 06:13 pm: | 
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I'm not sure a Pentax IQ Zoom qualifies as a classic yet, but here's a simple but annoying problem:
The shop that sold me this plastic bodied camera had a big adhesive label on it. I want to remove the label and residue but not damage the plastic body. I think Ronsonol's too strong. Will Goo Gone damage the plastic? Any other suggestions? Thanks.
-David K. |
Curt Saxton
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 06:32 pm: |
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Hi David,
I've used Goo Gone for labels, adhesive tape, glue residue, contact cement removal, tar, bubble gum and even dried ice cream (don't ask) and it has never harmed any plastic, glass or even leather part I've spilled/used it on. It also works great to remove grease pen and some markers. Hope this helps, Curt in Canada. |
paul ron
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 07:57 pm: |
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I use WD40 to remove adhesive without hurting plastic. |
rick oleson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 09:15 pm: |
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The camera body is probably polycarbonate; Ronsonol will be fine. If it's painted, there might be some effect on the paint, but even this is uncommon.
rick  = |
Jim Brokaw
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 10:14 pm: |
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I use isopropanol alcohol all the time for this. Use the 91% or 99% concentration, it cuts the adhesive residue with a little rubbing, but doesn't seem to affect any plastics I've used it on. Still its probably wise to test it on a small spot first. Note that this will remove 'Magic Marker' and 'Sharpie' marks, so it might affect lettering or printed words. If you can avoid those areas its probably wise to do so. |
