Removing duct tape residue.

From: Mail List <mail.list_at_analog-and-digital-solutions.com>
Date: Fri May 16 01:35:01 2003

Hello Jim,

> Damage is an unacceptable consequence of cleaning.
> That's why I use Hoppe's Powder Solvent.

Yes, but the previous paragraph was about the kinder and gentler
alcohol / comet cleanser paste. Just requires mucho more elbow
grease. I'd bet the comet is similar to your Hoppe's Powder, but
not being a specialty product, probably is lower in cost, and being
found in every grocery store, more readily available.

Once you've tried it and gotten comfortable with the acetone technique, ie.
learned when it might work for you, and how to go about it, etc. It doesn't
really damage an item, it just modifies it. Smooth finish plastic is all right
too. And clean is better than all marked up. But, the amount of time you
wish to put into the scrubbing techniques will be dependant upon how
important it is to you to keep it in as close to original condition as
possible,
and how much time you have to make available to do so.





At 10:49 PM 5/15/03 -0700, you wrote:
>That's why I use Hoppe's Powder Solvent. Removes the ink w/o damaging the
>plastic. (Many gun parts are plastic these days...) Many industrial
>solvents are also plastic solvents. Acetone, methyl chloride, toluene...
>Not good for plastic. I was given the Hoppe's solution by an acquaintance
>whose business is buying last year's PCs from gov't auctions and reselling
>retail. Damage is an unacceptable consequence of cleaning. Lowers the
>retail value and hence the profit.
>
>Jim
>
>Mail List wrote:
>
>>Acetone will also take sharpie off plastic too, but it will take some plastic
>>with it, and leave textured surfaces smooth afterwards.
Received on Fri May 16 2003 - 01:35:01 BST