Removing goo gone

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Tools
1

I used goo gone to remove masking tape residues and this product left a greasy surface. I tried to remove it using dishwashing and Polly s Plastic Prep formula however my model is still greasy. Does anybody know how can I remove the goo gone residue?? By the way, my model does not have paint yet I used the tape to protect some details while sanding adjacent areas.

Thanks for the advise.

Saul

2

I would try successive washes with straight rubbing alcohol as a next step. Other than that, you might try contacting the manufcturer, let them know the situation, and see if they have a suggestion.

3

I have cleaned up Goo Gone on other surfaces before Using 409 or other Grease Kitchen Cleaner (Like Simple Green, Windows Multi Surface these may work too)
MIght be woorth a try if you are careful not to mess the paint.

4

We use Goo Gone a lot in my work (commercial graphics, signs, stick on decals and such) and I absolutely hate the stuff!!!

Try using denatured alcohol. It won’t harm the plastic and, in fact, that’s what I use as a final clean prep before painting.

HTH,

stinger

5

One more thing…DON"T use DA over existing paint. It will eat it. Especially acrylics.

[:)]

6

If you want the perfect product for this and you are in the US, look for a product called Bestine. There is nothing better. It is in a grey,black and red can.

It will not lift paint, craze plastic, etc…

I use it to remove patterns after I 77 them down to a surface.

7

Thanks all for the advise. As a matter of fact I used goo gone because somebody in the forum recommend that to remove tape residues on the canopies but…well you know the results. Does anybody has a better suggestion to remove residues.

Thanks again
Saul

8

I haven’t used it on a model, but on other things that I have used Goo Gone on I usually spray some Windex over the area on which I used the Goo Gone and wipe it off. It seems to do a decent job removing any residue left by the Goo Gone.

9

I used Goo gone too on a 1/72nd JU52 and I’m still trying to clean it off of the clear parts. The problem is, my plane is painted and I do’nt want to lose the paint.

10

I’ve been experimenting with this (and make sure its Goo Gone and not Goof Off which will take off more than just adhesive) and suggest the following:

  1. Don’t use much Goo Gone - a dampened Q tip ought to be enough

  2. You may still have a little adhesive on the canopy rather than Goo Gone per se. It isn’t terrifically potent (which is a good thing) so a second application and gentle rubbing may be required.

  3. Once the adhesive is gone, finishing up with a little detergent (dishwashing liquid, 409, etc.) and water, again applied with the Q tip ought to take care of the Goo Gone itself.