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Stuck on Glue

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by AMDIsTheBest010, Jul 18, 2006.

  1. AMDIsTheBest010 Newcomer, in training

    hey all-

    I peeled the sticker, off my eMachines T3882, and now there is a residue from the glue stuck on the bezel and water wont take it off. I didnt know if anyone knows of any solvents that would take it off, but not harm the plastic bezel.

    ...AMD
    AMDIsTheBest010, Jul 18, 2006
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  2. nickslick74 Newcomer, in training

    Goo gone or maybe some isopropyl alcohol should take it off.
    nickslick74, Jul 18, 2006
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  3. AMDIsTheBest010 Newcomer, in training

    ok, that wont harm the bezel will it?

    ...AMD
    AMDIsTheBest010, Jul 18, 2006
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  4. dmill89 TechSpot Guru

    Acetone works well too.Just make sure you get a can of acetone from a hardware store that is ment to be used as a solvent.Don't use nailpolish remover. (nailpolish remover which is mostly acetine contains dye that might stain the case)
    dmill89, Jul 18, 2006
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  5. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    Ah yes those damn stickers lol.

    I find a little cooking oil does the trick.

    Regards Howard :)
    howard_hopkinso, Jul 18, 2006
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  6. AMDIsTheBest010 Newcomer, in training

    like olive oil, or corn oil?

    ...AMD
    AMDIsTheBest010, Jul 18, 2006
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  7. howard_hopkinso Newcomer, in training

    Either of those should loosen the glue. Basically it just makes the glue slide off.

    Regards Howard :)
    howard_hopkinso, Jul 18, 2006
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  8. AtK SpAdE TechSpot Chancellor

    Wow thats a cool thing to consider! Ive used this stuff Called Oops (Strong Solvent) but the oil is somthign to keep in mind.
    AtK SpAdE, Jul 18, 2006
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  9. SOcRatEs TechSpot Paladin

    WD-40
    works like a champ, wouldn't hurt a fly...
    SOcRatEs, Aug 2, 2006
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  10. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Well, clear acetone will work the best of anything. IsoOctane will also work but it will harm the plastic. Isopropyl alcohol will also work and won't harm anything.

    If you want to avoid chemicals like those, Peanut Butter will work. I imagine same principal as the cooking oil Howard suggested. Just apply and let sit for a good while (30 minutes or longer - longer the better) then wipe off with paper towel, repeat if necessary.
    SNGX1275, Aug 2, 2006
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