How to CLEAN N.O.S. Fan Shroud ????? - Page 3

CamarosRus · #21 07-10-2002, 02:53 PM

Finally got around to buying some Denatured Alcohol after failing with some POR "Marine Clean"......I soaked a multifolded white paper towel with the Denatured Alcohol and soaked and wiped tape area for several minutes. After wiping dry, it Tape "residue" was still there hadnt fazed it...Havent tried the Bronze wool as was suggested. I already know that 1000, 1500 wet paper will work, but it will change the appearance of the surface of the Blacl plastic shroud, which I dont want....but I may have no choice.....Very frustrating to have paid so much for a rare NOS piece and then have a very noticable blem that cant be removed.....Chuck/Seattle

CamarosRus · #22 07-10-2002, 02:54 PM

Finally got around to buying some Denatured Alcohol after failing with some POR "Marine Clean"......I soaked a multifolded white paper towel with the Denatured Alcohol and soaked and wiped tape area for several minutes. After wiping dry, it Tspe "residue" was still there hadnt fazed it...Havent tried the Bronze wool as was suggested. I already know that 1000, 1500 wet paper will work, but it will change the appearance of the surface of the Blacl plastic shroud, which I dont want....but I may have no choice.....Very frustrating to have paid so much for a rare NOS piece and then have a very noticable blem that cant be removed.....Chuck/Seattle

**Charley Lillard** · #23 07-10-2002, 03:11 PM

Just try soaking it in some type of oil for a few days. Even try smearing some peanut butter on it and letting it sit for a few days. The oils in it should break down the dried glue you are fighting.

68l30 · #24 07-10-2002, 05:26 PM

Chuck,have you tried an adheisive remover? I buy it in a gallon can at my local supply house.I believe it's made by several paint mfgs, all under different product names.Check with your paint rep.I've always had excellant results with this product....

Steve

JChlupsa · #25 07-10-2002, 08:56 PM

Have to say try the Penut Butter route also if it will take gum out of a childs hair and out of a carpet (thats had it for some time) I would think it should also do the same for the tape on the fan.

JoeC · #26 07-10-2002, 10:17 PM

is that smooth or chunky peanut butter? [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

**Charley Lillard** · #27 07-10-2002, 11:44 PM

That would be smooth. The Chunky might be too abrasive. You could even stick a Cracker to it so if somebody sees it you can say that it just fell there.

BBIGG BLOCK 396 · #28 07-11-2002, 03:19 AM

You guys keep it up and you might have your own TV show. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/laugh.gif[/img]

**Charley Lillard** · #29 07-11-2002, 06:16 AM

I really am serious about the Peanut Butter. The oils in it should loosen up the dried tape. Or even some other oil but the peanut butter will stay on. After a couple days just stop by and try a tooth brush on it and see if it is getting freed up.

CamarosRus · #30 07-11-2002, 09:23 AM

Charley, Did not have any Peanut Butter on hand.....will have to go buy some....Current using Cooking Oil soaked paper towel setting on bad area....This "residue" has no real feel to it....I mean its not the usual sticky adhesive type residue....what ever tape that was on it was pulled off or fell off YEARS ago but somehow left an "impression" or some type of adhesive imprint....

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