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Removing duct tape goo
Trying to remove duct tape residue from the Formica trim and metal around
the sink. It doesn't come off easy. Is there a solvent that removes this stuff easily? Also, would like to be able to live in the house afterwards. So, I don't want anything too strong smelling, if at all possible. Been trying to scrape it off. It's a frustrating process. I am planning to repair the sink once I get this gunk off. There are a few drip points where the metal meets the counter. I am going to use some sort of sealant between the seams to eliminate the dripping problem beneath. There is quite a gap between the metal and sink. The sink is sagging in the middle somewhat.... it's old. Ideally, it should be replaced. But, I would imagine a new counter and sink get-up must run a grand or better. Am I on target with the price. I haven't priced them out at HD. Also, will be cutting a narrow piece of Formica to replace the piece I damaged scrapping some of this stuff off. Someone told me to use a utility knife to cut the Formica. Any tricks to cutting it? I was thinking of marking it with a pen or pencil. Lying it down on a wooden board. Then, scoring it before I applied heavy pressure to cut. This thin strip of Formica will eventually lie on the edge of the sink's metal surface. Any special glue I should use? I have "Wilsonart International H20" It says not to use it with copper. Normally, I guess this product is primarily used with non-metal surfaces. I'm thinking with such a small section it should be fine. |
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On Sun, 17 Jul 2005 21:23:12 +0000, Charlie S. wrote:
Trying to remove duct tape residue from the Formica trim and metal around the sink. It doesn't come off easy. Is there a solvent that removes this stuff easily? Also, would like to be able to live in the house afterwards. So, I don't want anything too strong smelling, if at all possible. Been trying to scrape it off. It's a frustrating process. Go to Walmart, hardware store, or dollar-store, and get "Goo-Gone". Works like a dream, and smells good too. -- If you're not on the edge, you're taking up too much space. Linux Registered User #327951 |
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Thanks!
Did a little more investigating and found the leak is originating from the base of the faucett extension. I unscrewed the top cap. There is rubber gasket which looks in good shape. I don't know what I else I can do except re-tighten. I don't want to over-tighten. It seemed pretty tight when I took it off. Any ideas what else I might do to seal this a little better? "Dan C" wrote in message news On Sun, 17 Jul 2005 21:23:12 +0000, Charlie S. wrote: Trying to remove duct tape residue from the Formica trim and metal around the sink. It doesn't come off easy. Is there a solvent that removes this stuff easily? Also, would like to be able to live in the house afterwards. So, I don't want anything too strong smelling, if at all possible. Been trying to scrape it off. It's a frustrating process. Go to Walmart, hardware store, or dollar-store, and get "Goo-Gone". Works like a dream, and smells good too. -- If you're not on the edge, you're taking up too much space. Linux Registered User #327951 |
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Tightened up the cap. Leaks seems to have disappeared. Hope it's gone for
good. Went to Wall Mart and the local super market. Couldn't find Goo Gone. There is a substance called Oops. May try this if I can't find Goo Gone. "Charlie S." wrote in message news:4%zCe.2948$Zx3.2497@trndny05... Trying to remove duct tape residue from the Formica trim and metal around the sink. It doesn't come off easy. Is there a solvent that removes this stuff easily? Also, would like to be able to live in the house afterwards. So, I don't want anything too strong smelling, if at all possible. Been trying to scrape it off. It's a frustrating process. I am planning to repair the sink once I get this gunk off. There are a few drip points where the metal meets the counter. I am going to use some sort of sealant between the seams to eliminate the dripping problem beneath. There is quite a gap between the metal and sink. The sink is sagging in the middle somewhat.... it's old. Ideally, it should be replaced. But, I would imagine a new counter and sink get-up must run a grand or better. Am I on target with the price. I haven't priced them out at HD. Also, will be cutting a narrow piece of Formica to replace the piece I damaged scrapping some of this stuff off. Someone told me to use a utility knife to cut the Formica. Any tricks to cutting it? I was thinking of marking it with a pen or pencil. Lying it down on a wooden board. Then, scoring it before I applied heavy pressure to cut. This thin strip of Formica will eventually lie on the edge of the sink's metal surface. Any special glue I should use? I have "Wilsonart International H20" It says not to use it with copper. Normally, I guess this product is primarily used with non-metal surfaces. I'm thinking with such a small section it should be fine. |
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"Charlie S." wrote Is there a solvent that removes this stuff easily? Another good product is "De-solv-it" or a very similar spelling. Found on the shelves of LA area supermarkets. |
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In article GeCCe.4309$YD3.2105@trndny03,
Charlie S. wrote: Went to Wall Mart and the local super market. Couldn't find Goo Gone. There is a substance called Oops. May try this if I can't find Goo Gone. Goof-Off is another one.. You could also try lighter fluid (naptha). make sure you ventilate well when using any solvent indoors. -- -- Welcome My Son, Welcome To The Machine -- Bob Vaughan | techie @ tantivy.net | | P.O. Box 19792, Stanford, Ca 94309 | -- I am Me, I am only Me, And no one else is Me, What could be simpler? -- |
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First try some WD-40 if you have it around the house, before you go out and
buy something. "Charlie S." wrote in message news:4%zCe.2948$Zx3.2497@trndny05... Trying to remove duct tape residue from the Formica trim and metal around the sink. It doesn't come off easy. Is there a solvent that removes this stuff easily? |
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"Bonnie Jean" wrote in message ... First try some WD-40 if you have it around the house, before you go out and buy something. Thanks, I used the WD-40. It worked well. Realized WD-40 can is almost empty. Don't use it much. So, I'll put it off until another day. The sink is still leaking. Can't seem to win with this old faucet. Bought a low priced Moen today. May have trouble getting the base off the old one. I'm not sure? I haven't tried yet. It seems to be bonded to the main part of the sink somehow. If I have too much trouble, I'll post here for help. Or, ask my plumber neighbor for help. "Charlie S." wrote in message news:4%zCe.2948$Zx3.2497@trndny05... Trying to remove duct tape residue from the Formica trim and metal around the sink. It doesn't come off easy. Is there a solvent that removes this stuff easily? |
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In alt.home.repair on Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:26:10 -0700 "CWLee"
posted: "Charlie S." wrote Is there a solvent that removes this stuff easily? Another good product is "De-solv-it" or a very similar That one is great, but sometimes hard to find in Md. It's an orange cleaner (made from organges, not for cleaning them) and I think most work almost as well. That's what I use for adhesives. That's its biggest strength spelling. Found on the shelves of LA area supermarkets. Meirman -- If emailing, please let me know whether or not you are posting the same letter. Change domain to erols.com, if necessary. |
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