arsclist Re: Sticky tape- the other kind

[Graham Newton <gn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Steven Smolian" <smolians@xxxxxxxxx> wrote to the ARSC list (and others)...
On the subject: Sticky tape- the other kind

> Can anyone suggest a solvent to remove the adhesive residue left by clear
> Scotch tape from the plastic used to make the floppy thin red Edison
> dictation diamond discs?
> I'm concerned that acetone, which usually gets it off, may also destroy the
> disc surface itself.

I would not bring acetone to ANY plastic material... what it doesn't damage 
immediately, it may cause to "craze" or remove surface sheen or worse.

Try naphtha, otherwise known as lighter fluid.  It is good for removing edit
marks on tape (china markers), splicing tape residue, sticky labels and 
most sticky materials.  Test a small out of the way spot to be sure of the
material you are using it on, but it seems safe for things that acetone would
damage.  As with any solvent, leave it on for only the length of time 
required to achieve the desired result and wipe dry.



... Graham Newton

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