"Russ_Verdon" rverdonATetherwaveDOTcomDOTau wrote in message
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From time to time I have to remove perished drive belts from cassettee
decks
etc. They seem to end up in a very gooey/sticky black substance which is
somewhat difficult to remove.
What's the best way/solvent to clean up these perished belts?

I'd suggest Goop Off but in Oz perhaps kerosene?