Re: removing old label glue on presets

[brian leeman <bryboe@mint.net>]

Bruce A. Wahler wrote:
> 
> DDH wrote:
> >
> > At 11:02 AM 9/1/96 -0800, you wrote:
> > >Title says it all. How to remove glue remnants on preset keys without
> > >damage? I remember this topic discussed long ago, but I didn't save the
> > >relevant information...
> > >
> > >Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > >Phil
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Just spray a little WD-40 on a rag and wipe the old adhesive off.
> >
> > DDH
> 
> I use a product called "Citra-Solv" which is biodegradable.  You put a
> little on an area, let it sit 5-15 minutes, then wipe it off.  I have
> yet to find any sticky/gummy adhesive that didn't open up to it,
> including double sided bonding tape and old masking tape -- both of
> which can be tough to get off.
> 
> It's available in hardware and home stores, and made by the Chempoint
> Products Company (1-800-343-6588).
> 
> -BW



 Another similar product called "Goo Gone", also biodegradeable, is
great too. 

 I use it to rid microphone stands, snakes, and Leslie cables of the
soundman's nemesis: duct tape adhesive. I think this is the world's
most tenaciously stubborn adhesive compound.

 Its supposedly very safe, although I don't know if Madge soaks in it...


 Brian