Old Labels

[Bill Turner]

On Sat, 13 Dec 1997 20:14:57 -0800, Gary D Elliott <k7ox at PIPELINE.COM>
wrote:

>Greetings
>
>I am trying to figure out the best way to remove the residue of a old
>"Gummy" label from the front panel of a piece of equipment.  The front panel
>is hammertone grey, smooth finish.  Some one years ago put a label that read
>High Voltage.  I tried lighter fluid and that removed part of the label.
>What I have now is a dried hard gob of glue from the label left.  What is
>the best way to remove this without damage to the paint on the panel.
>Suggestions Please.  Thanks
>
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There are two solvents I use regularly which are pretty harmless to
most anything:  Isopropyl alcohol and WD-40.  It is prudent, however,
to test them on an inconspicuous part of the item to be cleaned.

73, Bill W7TI

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