Re: [ARSCLIST] sticky goop on a CD container

[Tom Fine <tflists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Probably shouldn't mix the two. As I understand it, DL was talking about glue on the outer case. If 
you're using enough to leak inside, you're using too much but probably not a bad idea to remove CD 
first.

For gunk on a CD, I use 90% isopropynol (10% water, no oils or perfumes), commonly available at a 
drug store. I'd use 99% isoprop but it's less commonly available around here. I've never had a 
problem with this on COMMERCIAL (ie manufacturered) CD's. I've never tried it on homebrew CD's --  
when they get too filthy, they're usually shot for other reasons anyway so they get replaced.

-- Tom Fine

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Hamiton" <davidham@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] sticky goop on a CD container


> Tom -
>
> How comfortable are CDs in the vicinity of acetone?
>
> David Hamilton
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:ARSCLIST@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tom Fine
> Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 10:47 AM
> To: ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] sticky goop on a CD container
>
> Check your local drug store. I picked up a large bottled of 99.99% acetone
> instead of
> fragrance-flavored nail polish remover, which also might contain oils to
> mask the acetone and
> mitigate the skin-drying effects. This stuff is called "Pure Acetone Nail
> Polish Remover" and I
> believe I got it at CVS. The 0.01% is that chemical that's in there to
> prevent people from using it
> for suicides. As I understand it, the chemcial is harmless to fingernails or
> whatever else you're
> using the acetone on but it tastes gag-worthy even in 0.01% dillution.
>
> In any case, this stuff is my go-to cleaner for grease and Sharpie and glue
> on most surfaces.
>
> As I'm sure you know, keep that acetone-soaked rag well ventillated and keep
> it far away from your
> 78 disks (and probably LPs wouldn't like it too much either).
>
> -- Tom Fine
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Lennick" <dlennick@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 10:33 AM
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] sticky goop on a CD container
>
>
> > 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
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>