Dave wrote:
On 09/08/2010 22:44, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Timothy Murphy wrote:
Tom wrote:

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

WD40 or White Spirit?

I've seen WD40 recommended for this before.
But won't it normally mark whatever the label is on,
eg wood or cardboard?

I have a range of solvents, staring with water, then methylated
(surgical) spirits going uup through petrol, cigarrette lighter fuel,
MEK (cellulose thinners) and finishing with acetone (nail varnish
remover).

possibility of plastic attack increases with each one.

I found that MEK is ideal for getting molten chewing gum off cutlery.
SHE will shove it in the sink on the plates with the washing up..

I thought that MEK had been taken off the market nearly 20 years ago.

Is this the real methyl ethyl ketone that is absorbed through the skin
and affects the kidneys? If so, where can I get it in small quantities
(1L etc)

Dunno. cellulose thinners. Might be xylene I suppose
Dave