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we use rubbing alcohol but we use fairly light tape, what tape are you using
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Rubbing alcohol should work. Depending on who it is, you may want to consider a wire brush
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Tell them to take a shower??
But seriously, rubbing alcohol is the easiest option. Pre-moistened towelettes in packets are cheap and easy if you pay attention at the drugstore. I use Nexcare™ Flexible Clear First Aid Tape, sometimes sold under the trade name of 3M Transpore Surgical Tape. http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...irstAid/Tapes/
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Baby oil, Cold cream, and Yes WD-40.
Again depending who it's on you could tell them to use M.E.K. < tongue planted tightly in cheek>
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M.E.K., Van????
Jeezus, I was "only" going to joke about using 40 grit sandpaper and gasoline. DISCLAIMER: THE ABOVE COMMENT IS ONLY A JOKE AND NOT TO BE USED AS A REAL SOLUTION TO ANYTHING! EVER!
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I thought I had made that clear but in case I hadn't...... Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a Highly carcinogenic compound, It is extremely volatile, and can kill you dead. It's also extremely Flamable, Extremely noxious, and the fumes hang around forever. It should only be used in situations where it is specifically called for < such as the dilution , and clean up of certain Poly-urethane compounds> and only with the utmost eye on Safety precautions, such as but not limited to the use of an organic compound filtration device, or self contained breathing aparatus. It can be absorbed through skin contact, the fumes can be absorbed through the eyes, causeing irratation and ultimately Blindness. MEK should never be used unless all safety/health issues are being observed. 'Course 60 grit sandpaper would work............
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I have used lighter fluid to remove gum from carpets on occasion(can't these dummies read the signs?)
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A luthier told me a great seceret on cleaning guitar fretboards: use Zippo lighter fluid, it cleans the gunk right off. THen use a fretboard conditioner to but the moisture back in the wood. Works like a charm. And now back to your regularly schedualed program.
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Lighter fluid is Napatha. It's toxicity is so-so, I beleive the State of California has it declared as a known Carcinogen. An advantage of using Naptha on fingerboards or other areas of a musical instrument is that it wont disolve the casien < animal> glue use in higher end instruments, but it goes right through a lot of common stains. It is, however, Extremely Flamable, as it's use as lighter fluid will atest to. WD-40 is the fluid of choice for removeing sticker residue, gum, etc., off of most plastics, fabrics, carpets, surfaces
Believe it or not, another great way to get gum out of carpet is to slather the area with peanut butter. The peanut oil is an excellent penetrant.
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