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Often modern surplus test equipment has adhesive residue on the plastic
display windows or plastic front panel overlays.

What are the best cleaners / methods to remove the adhesive without melting
or damaging the plastic?

Thanks! -Joe

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Often modern surplus test equipment has adhesive residue on the plastic
display windows or plastic front panel overlays.

What are the best cleaners / methods to remove the adhesive without

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or damaging the plastic?

Thanks! -Joe

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Try Eucalyptus oil, does well usually.

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Most such adhesives are thermosetting types so they will come off easily
with a moderate amount of heat, perhaps an hair dryer at medium setting
or a cloth dipped in very hot water (not boiling). To finish off you
might try something mild such as alcohol or lighter fluid or other
depending on the sensitivity of the plastic to chemical solvents.


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Joe wrote:

Often modern surplus test equipment has adhesive residue on the plastic
display windows or plastic front panel overlays.

What are the best cleaners / methods to remove the adhesive without melting
or damaging the plastic?

Thanks! -Joe

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Naptha (aka zippo lighter fuel) works very well for removing adhesive
from tape and labels. I have yet to find a type of plastic it harmed.
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Be wary of using any solvents (such as alcohol, kerosine or turps).
Different solvents affect different plastics. If you try any solvent, first
wipe a bit of it on some inconspicuous small part of the plastic to see what
effect it has. In the old days I've had typewriter customers cleaning the
plastic viewer with alcohol, which instantly made them go permanently
cloudy. Many modern plastics, though, are very resistant. I'd follow the
advice to use water-based cleaners first.

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"Joe" wrote:

Often modern surplus test equipment has adhesive residue on the plastic
display windows or plastic front panel overlays.

What are the best cleaners / methods to remove the adhesive without melting
or damaging the plastic?

Thanks! -Joe

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Try rubbing it with a paper towel with some cold cream (the kind used
for removing makeup).

Also, WD40 removes most adhesives without damaging the plastic.
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