Sticker residue on mandolin case

[mandoforme]

The case that came with my Kentucky KM-1500 mandolin was covered in stickers. I have removed all of the stickers except five, but I am going to remove them as well. Of course when I removed the stickers some glue residue was left behind on the case. What is a safe and effective cleaner I can use on the case to remove the glue residue? I was able to remove some of the residue with Martin Guitar polish, but I need something stronger to finish the job.

All feedback will be appreciated!

[Jerry Byers]

What is case made of?

[mandoforme]

The case is an old Superior case. Forgive my ignorance, but I guess the exterior is vinyl.

[mandodan1960]

There's a product called Goo-Gone (Walmart/Target) which you can purchase or if you already have a can of WD-40 penetrating oil you can use that and then go over it with a degreaser like 409 the get rid of the smell. I know it works good on vinyl but I would test it first. I've got enough people looking for me http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[woodysny]

I had that problem with a calton case. I used acetone to remove the sticker goo. Use very sparingly.

[B. T. Walker]

Goo Gone is safe and effective. Acetone ate the enamel paint off a thermos I got for a gift on which the giftors left the price tag, and I've never used it again for that purpose. WD-40 you absolutely should test first. Peanut butter is recommended by the Foxfire books as safe, but (from personal experience) it works only okay.

Brian

[mandoforme]

Thank you everyone for the input. I do have some WD-40 in the garage. I will buy some Goo-Gone tomorrow at Wal-Mart and give it a try.

[MikeEdgerton]

WD-40 or Lemon Pledge will remove most sticker residue.

[Steve Davis]

Naptha, (Ronsonol lighter fuel,) works well on sticker and tape glue and will not damage vinyl.

[mandroid]

on the market, there is also 3M adhesive solvent,
and a Medical adhesive cleaner, for long term care patients.


..or ad a layer of stickers of your own choosing..

[Andrew Lewis]

Goo gone usually does the job, but I have seen it eat through some plastics. I prefer Goof Off (purchased at Home Depot), because I have yet to see it damage a surface and it works just as well. Whatever you use, definitely make sure you test it on an inconspicuous spot.

[Ivan Kelsall]

I´ll go with Steve Davis on that one.Lighter fuel has removed nearly all the sticky stuff i´ve encountered over the years,sometimes needs a bit of hard rubbing though,but it won´t damage most surfaces.Petroleum jelly, (Vaseline),works ok too,by making the goo non-sticky you can eventually rub it off with a soft cloth.

I watched a stupid programme called 'how celean is your house' the other night (I must have been spiked with drugs I think).
Anyhooo, they recomended removing old stickers or glue from these stickers by soaking the area with 'mayonaise (or Mayo if I MUST bastardise )
Leaving it for 10mins and then getting say a maxed out credit card and gently scraping.
Hey presto!,it worked, Then my brain colapsed. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[MikeEdgerton]

Most sticker residue can be removed with virtually any oil.... WD-40, lemon oil, the vegetable oil in mayonnaise, peanut oil in peanut butter, heck the 10-40W in your car. The problem becomes removing the oil after you get the residue off. If it is a hard case with a pretty solid finish it isn't an issue. If the finish is porous or fragile it becomes an issue.

[Jim Broyles]

Goo gone usually does the job, but I have seen it eat through some plastics. I prefer Goof Off (purchased at Home Depot), because I have yet to see it damage a surface and it works just as well. Whatever you use, definitely make sure you test it on an inconspicuous spot.
DeRoy, I think you have it exactly reversed. The Goo Gone is the gentle stuff and the Goof Off eats material. Believe me, I have made the mistake of confusing the two.

[Timbofood]

The peanut butter technique can result in being followed by small children and/or elephants.

[mandoforme]

Thank you everyone for the advice. I used some Goo Gone yesterday and it worked really well! There are some great people here on the cafe!

[jim_n_virginia]

I accidently it was hald dried I grabbed some Goof Off and put it on a cloth and rubbed it over the correction fluid and it ate the finish off like I was using sulfuric acid I was so PO's at myself for being so stupid.

But I believe Goof Off or Goo Gone would be OK on a case just keep it away from the instrument. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

[Jim Broyles]

Goof Off is not okay on a tolex or other vinyl case. It will leave a lighter, gray (on a black case) spot, and black will come off on your rag. In my experience, Goo Gone is completely safe on every type of finish and does not harm wooden instruments.

[Andrew Lewis]

DeRoy, I think you have it exactly reversed. The Goo Gone is the gentle stuff and the Goof Off eats material. Believe me, I have made the mistake of confusing the two.
Ah! I think you're right. My mistake...

[45ACP-GDLF5]

The case that came with my Kentucky KM-1500 mandolin was covered in stickers. #I have removed all of the stickers except five, but I am going to remove them as well. #Of course when I removed the stickers some glue residue was left behind on the case. #What is a safe and effective cleaner I can use on the case to remove the glue residue? #I was able to remove some of the residue with Martin Guitar polish, but I need something stronger to finish the job.

All feedback will be appreciated!
WD-40 will remove it very good. There are about 50 different things that WD-40 will clean up, besides being able to free up rusted parts!! What's amazing is that the main ingredient that does all the work in WD-40 is FISH OIL!! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[mandroid]

well the fish displaces water too.

[David Hanson]

An angle grinder works for me.

Dave H

[fatt-dad]

Peanut butter followed by dog seems to work. . . .

f-d

[Timbofood]

Dog would eliminate the final damp cloth wash wouldn't it?