Removing adhesive residue solvent

Try Goo Gone. It's found almost everywhere. Make sure you first try it in an inconspicuous space. Use a q-tip and squirt some on the wtip the rub onto the affected area.

If Goo Gone doesn’t work, look for Un-Du. It’ll be with the scrapbooking stuff in most big box stores. It’ll dissolve the adhesive without harming most plastics (test first, of course.)

It was made to lift stickers and decals without harming either the surface or the decal, which makes it handy around a layout.

Goo gone is what I would try, too.

Tom

I used to use Dupont Prep Sol but its gotten so expensive I now use Klean Strip Prep All. Its used to clean wax and grease from surfaces before painting and will not harm paint that has cured but leave it wax and grease free. Available in most hardware and home stores. Wipe on wipe wipe off it leaves no residue. You will find many more uses for it including adhesive remover.

Pete

Make sure to wipe the engine with a moist paper towel maybe with a drop of dish soap added to remove any Goo Gone residue when you're done.  I don't know if there would be a problem with the residue, but why take that chance.

Dale

I've used lighter fluid with great success. Put a few drops and with off.      Lenny

I'm with Lenny, lighter fluid (Naphtha) is usually easy on paint and removes stuff that many solvents won't.  As mentioned previously, test on an inconspicuous place to make sure it won't affect the paint.

Something like Wd-40 also. But again. Test first on plastic

Hit the drugstore for adhesive removal wipes - they're packaged like those little finger-wipe packs you get in a fast-food place. As everyone else has said, test first. I've used them on bare metal and they work great.

I have never heard of using duct tape to hold trains together.  Boxes, tailpipe, garden hose, but never toy trains.

If i had one, your story would definately win today's prize in several categories, but certainly for originality and ingenuity.

After all they were just toys.

I don't know about trains ,but i use paint thinner to remove the adhesive from jars ,just put some on a rag & rub it off,like i said i don't know how it would effect the paint ,so try it where it would be less visible .

I use the adhesive remover made by 3M.  Comes in a pint can from the hardware store.

Dennis

Oscar posted:

I have just acquired some very nice post war pieces that have the residue of duct tape on areas.  Some is plastic and some is painted metal.  They are so nice.  What solvents would you recommend.  The man that owned the collection kept items together using duct tape.

I appreciate any advice to help.

Thanks

So you got them from Red Green, eh? 

Naptha (lighter fluid) or mineral spirits (paint thinner) are fairly common solvents that you might already have in the house or garage.  Put some on a rag, then dampen the dried residue and let it sit for few minutes to soak and soften, then try and wipe off.  Repeat if necessary.  Note: I have never had either one yet harm any plastic or well-dried paint yet, but never say never.  You may want to test an inconspicuous spot first.

Baked-on, well-dried duct tape residue can be a real booger to get off.  If the naptha or mineral spirits don't work, You may have to bite the bullet and go purchase one of the other products that have been recommended.