25 Jun
2007
25 Jun
'07
10:03 a.m.
On 25 Jun 2007 at 17:13, Austin Pass wrote:
The WD40 is on hold, as it appears I've lent out
or disposed of mine.
It's impossible to know what type of tape was used, other than it was quite
wide and in place for rather a long time! When I do get hold of some WD40
tomorrow (GooGone doesn't seem to be available in the UK based on a cursory
check) I'll test it on the rear of the "wheel covers" to ensure no lasting
damage (should it prove too harsh.) I've sprayed it on and around ABS
plastics in the past without any harm, however.
You might also try some lamp oil (paraffin oil/white kerosene). Slow
evaporation, so you can leave it to soak. In the grand scheme of
petroleum solvents, it's very mild, but has worked to remove tape
adhesive for me. The triple-filtered "ultra-pure" stuff has
practically no odor. Clean up any residue with detergent and water.
Cheers,
Chuck