Removing duct tape residue.

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Fri May 16 17:51:00 2003

On Fri, 16 May 2003, Mail List wrote:

> Hello Jim,
>
> > Damage is an unacceptable consequence of cleaning.
> > That's why I use Hoppe's Powder Solvent.
                      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Read this as "Hoppe's Gunpowder Residue Solvent" a liquid.

                                                - don


> 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.
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