Re: [ARSCLIST] sticky goop on a CD container

[David Lennick <dlennick@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tom Fine wrote:

> I'm a big fan of nail polish remover or "pure" (with an added "worst tasting chemical in existance
> so it can't be used for suicides) acetone. Shouldn't damage the plastic, at least it hasn't here.
> Apply conservatively.

I may try that. Nail Polish Remover is still the best for wiping magic marker off plastic wrappers.

dl

>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Thomas Stern" <sternth@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 9:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] sticky goop on a CD container
>
> > if the adhesive is hardened and no longer sticky, doesn't hurt anything to leave it or use one of
> > the
> > methods already suggested.
> > if the adhesive is sticky, use duct tape or other strong adhesive tape - press it onto the residue
> > adhesive and pull tape off container, repeat
> > until all the adhesive comes off the case.
> > A suggestion for removing the strips:  remove them SLOWLY  (you can watch the adhesive struggle
> > between adhering to the plastic case or
> > staying on the strip).
> > Best wishes, Thomas.
> >
> > David Lennick wrote:
> >
> >>Anyone have a good method for removing the sticky residue left by some CD
> >>manufacturers' sticky tape at the top of the jewel case? The disc was purchased
> >>new yesterday but has probably been in the store for 4 years, and is a BMG
> >>product. I've never had one turn up this sticky. Lighter fluid? (Which I don't
> >>have around the house, not being a consumer of the stuff. Lamp oil usually
> >>works, but not in this case.)
> >>
> >>dl
> >>
> >>
> >>