Removing airbag warning sticker
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When I pulled the airbag warning sticker off of the dash, it left a slight amount of goo behind. I've got the alloy patina dash on my MCS. Can I use some GooGone on it, or can someone recommend another cleaner?
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>>Googone, Laquer Thinner, Acetone (nailpolish remover), Adhesive remover, paint thinner, WD-40, cleaner/degreaser....
I'd be really leery about using laquer thinner or acetone. I believe you'll at least take the finish off the plastic, maybe even start to melt it.
I'd be really leery about using laquer thinner or acetone. I believe you'll at least take the finish off the plastic, maybe even start to melt it.
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>>I used wd40 without problems.
WD40 is my choice also. The other solvent that works wonders is 91% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), available at local pharmacy. And IPA removes the oil film after you use WD40 to get the goo off!
WD40 is my choice also. The other solvent that works wonders is 91% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), available at local pharmacy. And IPA removes the oil film after you use WD40 to get the goo off!
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As a retired polymer chemist, I would suggest alcohols over the aromatic organic solvents such as acetone. I will be using the same 91% USP IPA to remove mine.
On my VW GTI, I tried the acetone despite all of what I knew about solvent/polymer compatability, and kind of melted the finish of the visor.
Need some WD40 in the house anyway, so I will pick up a can and check it out too!
On my VW GTI, I tried the acetone despite all of what I knew about solvent/polymer compatability, and kind of melted the finish of the visor.
Need some WD40 in the house anyway, so I will pick up a can and check it out too!
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I was searching to see whether people removed the stickers or left them when I found this thread. Guess it's okay as long as nobody tells the sticker cops . . .
I have a suggestion that involves no solvents at all: Get some fairly low-tack tape (like masking tape) and make a loop of it sticky-side-out. Dab the tape at the adhesive goo and it will miraculously leave the surface it was stuck to and grab the tape. I've used this to good effect on some fairly delicate surfaces.
Peace,
Mark of Pemburnia
I have a suggestion that involves no solvents at all: Get some fairly low-tack tape (like masking tape) and make a loop of it sticky-side-out. Dab the tape at the adhesive goo and it will miraculously leave the surface it was stuck to and grab the tape. I've used this to good effect on some fairly delicate surfaces.
Peace,
Mark of Pemburnia
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