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    Took sticker off, now how to get sticky glue off?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by FRAOEM50, Nov 12, 2011.

  1. FRAOEM50

    FRAOEM50 Newbie

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    I removed one the the stickers, not the blue Intel core or Windows 7 sticker the clear one below these about electrical blah blah, I think.

    Whats the best, safest way to get the sticky glue off the computer?
    Thanks. Will ask a more challenging question next post!
     
  2. funky monk

    funky monk Notebook Deity

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    Turpentine, white spirit, IPA etc.
     
  3. BlackLion

    BlackLion Notebook Consultant

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    I usually use ArctiClean 1... obviously this is not something you can easily find at home.
     
  4. kasuza

    kasuza Notebook Enthusiast

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    Isopropyl alcohol 99% or rubbing alcohol - general for cleaning and very cheap.
     
  5. jotm

    jotm Notebook Evangelist

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    Alcohol or nail polish remover (acetone-based) works great. Don't try technical grade acetone, though - it will remove the paint :) .
     
  6. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    Use zippo or lighter fluid
     
  7. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Use an Eraser like you did in kindergarten and rub it out. It works wonders and no chemicals ;)
     
  8. artemus1

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    WD-40 to remove the glue... then clean the WD-40 with some alcohol.
     
  9. woofer00

    woofer00 Wanderer

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    Packing tape. Stick the sticky side on it over and over til it comes off.
     
  10. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    For plastics I prefer citrus based adhesive removers. I've found with alcohol or other strong cleaning agents you risk discoloration if you stay in one spot too long or rub too hard.
     
  11. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Alcohol/Nail Polish Remover.
     
  12. katalin_2003

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    That's actually acetone based and it's not really friendly with plastics and paints.
    I would just rub it off, works every time
    or
    Use alcohol (70°-90°)
    or
    mild citrus based cleaner - overkill but works
     
  13. tt350z

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    Goo Gone it works like a champ for removing the sticky residue.

    Worked great when I debadged my motorcycle.
     
  14. Pylon757

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    Get some scotch tape, rub the sticky side onto the residue, and pull the tape off (pulls the residue with it). Repeat until all the residue is gone.
     
  15. k2001

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    What I usually do to remove the is rubbing it with my hand, if I don't get it off the first time, it will go away after period of time.
     
  16. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Goo-Gone

    -citrus
    -plastic
    -even works with rubik cubes vinyl stickers

    available everywhere :)

    even in asia
     
  17. joker105

    joker105 Notebook Consultant

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    for me baby oil on tissue paper does the trick. I think oil works because as you rub the adhesive the oil keeps it from moving elsewhere. And it somehow dissolves the adhesive while Im rubbing it leaving it clean and residue free.
     
  18. Leroy_Landers

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    For something like this I use goo gone on a damp cloth, I like it since goo gone is not as nasty of chemical as some other cleaning products.
     
  19. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    It's got a short-lasting odor though which doesn't smell all too pleasant.
     
  20. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    I can usually get it off by using the remnants of the sticker. Whatever bits of the sticker are still sticky, I just re-stick over the goo left on the body repeatedly until it all comes off. Failing that, packing tape mentioned above or any particularly sticky tape will do.
     
  21. iVantage

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    Erasers work pretty well. Unless you're faced with something similar to duct tape then it's time to break out the rubbing alcohol.
     
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    vegetable oil
     
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    acetone oil?
     
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    i use ArctiClean , so far its been a charm and no issues with it.
     
  25. baii

    baii Sone

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    fingertip always work as good as a eraser.
     
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    dremel polisher
     
  27. sshadoww

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    Alcohol worked for me.