Removing "sticker-gunk" from Halo shell?

SpinDoctor15 · 12-21-2006, 12:10 PM

I recently picked up a sweet Viking, and it came with a Halo B with 'stickaz' all over it. I tried removing them peacefully, but they proceeded to rip and shread and leave behind all that nasty gunk on the shell. I'd like to remove it, but I'm afraid a razor blade will scratch the plastic all to hill and back. Anyone have any experience with this, that can offer advice? I haven't had too much luck with rubbing alcohol to remove adhesive either, and I'm afraid that would make the plastic look opaque. I'd hate to have to buy new shells, this one is in fine shape...

Special_k · 12-21-2006, 12:18 PM

"goo gone" should do the trick!

or any of those "orange cleaners"

I have used either to remove adhesives-albeit not on many plastics. . . .

Rothstein · 12-21-2006, 12:23 PM

The old reilable: WD40

It is a mild solvent. I've used it to remove sticker gunk many times.

Wycke · 12-21-2006, 12:30 PM

I usually use 70% isopropyl alcohol for removing that kind of stuff. It works great on anodized metal and most plastics, but I'm not sure if it'll have any adverse affects on Halo shells. I'd try it on the neck or some other inconspicuous spot first. It's not going to melt it or anything, but it might make it hazy or cloudy.

-Chad

SpinDoctor15 · 12-21-2006, 12:33 PM

I was afraid of the 'hazy clouding' factor. So, looks like Goo-Gone is a good alternative to isopropyl?

c6quad · 12-21-2006, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rothstein

The old reilable: WD40

It is a mild solvent. I've used it to remove sticker gunk many times.

ditto

Tom222 · 12-21-2006, 01:14 PM

^ ditto to the ditto

amcfall · 12-21-2006, 01:17 PM

goo gone rules!

Al Ray · 12-21-2006, 01:27 PM

Goo gone works good. Accetone might work well , dont know. Peanut butter if left one it for an hour will work as well.

SpinDoctor15 · 12-21-2006, 01:34 PM

Ok, thanks, WD-40 or Goo-Gone will do the trick, it seems.

Now, anyone care to take a glance at my barrel anodizing thread?!

12-21-2006, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
SpinDoctor15 a.k.a. FullSpinPaintball Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: D.C.	Removing "sticker-gunk" from Halo shell? I recently picked up a sweet Viking, and it came with a Halo B with 'stickaz' all over it. I tried removing them peacefully, but they proceeded to rip and shread and leave behind all that nasty gunk on the shell. I'd like to remove it, but I'm afraid a razor blade will scratch the plastic all to hill and back. Anyone have any experience with this, that can offer advice? I haven't had too much luck with rubbing alcohol to remove adhesive either, and I'm afraid that would make the plastic look opaque. I'd hate to have to buy new shells, this one is in fine shape... __________________ Jason Spin Doc Spin Doctor's Paintball Page MCB Feedback PBN Feedback PBN Feedback (old) Agglet re: Frink: "Much like a newborn baby your collection is both beautiful and disgusting." russc: "PBN is a business, and that's why they prefer thousands of morons to hundreds of intelligent posters" drum: "Between the ammo shipments and all the long rectangular packages, not to mention regular mail from the Pa. Superior Court, my mailman is pretty sure that I am a freak."

12-21-2006, 12:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Special_k Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006	"goo gone" should do the trick! or any of those "orange cleaners" I have used either to remove adhesives-albeit not on many plastics. . . . __________________ Guns Kill People Like Spoons Made Rosie Odonnell fat.

12-21-2006, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rothstein Pregnant Dude Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Danvers, MA	The old reilable: WD40 It is a mild solvent. I've used it to remove sticker gunk many times. __________________ It takes more energy to frown than it does to smile! You know, it takes more energy to point that out than to leave me alone.

12-21-2006, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wycke Supernatural Anaesthetist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Plaines of Celestia	I usually use 70% isopropyl alcohol for removing that kind of stuff. It works great on anodized metal and most plastics, but I'm not sure if it'll have any adverse affects on Halo shells. I'd try it on the neck or some other inconspicuous spot first. It's not going to melt it or anything, but it might make it hazy or cloudy. -Chad __________________ Porch Monkey 4 Life! s'ok...I'm takin' it back... My Feedback Thread

12-21-2006, 12:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
SpinDoctor15 a.k.a. FullSpinPaintball Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: D.C.	I was afraid of the 'hazy clouding' factor. So, looks like Goo-Gone is a good alternative to isopropyl? __________________ Jason Spin Doc Spin Doctor's Paintball Page MCB Feedback PBN Feedback PBN Feedback (old) Agglet re: Frink: "Much like a newborn baby your collection is both beautiful and disgusting." russc: "PBN is a business, and that's why they prefer thousands of morons to hundreds of intelligent posters" drum: "Between the ammo shipments and all the long rectangular packages, not to mention regular mail from the Pa. Superior Court, my mailman is pretty sure that I am a freak."

12-21-2006, 01:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tom222 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern Indiana	^ ditto to the ditto

12-21-2006, 01:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
amcfall Active Member Join Date: May 2006	goo gone rules!

12-21-2006, 01:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Al Ray GWC Lifetime Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado	Goo gone works good. Accetone might work well , dont know. Peanut butter if left one it for an hour will work as well.

12-21-2006, 01:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
SpinDoctor15 a.k.a. FullSpinPaintball Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: D.C.	Ok, thanks, WD-40 or Goo-Gone will do the trick, it seems. Now, anyone care to take a glance at my barrel anodizing thread?! __________________ Jason Spin Doc Spin Doctor's Paintball Page MCB Feedback PBN Feedback PBN Feedback (old) Agglet re: Frink: "Much like a newborn baby your collection is both beautiful and disgusting." russc: "PBN is a business, and that's why they prefer thousands of morons to hundreds of intelligent posters" drum: "Between the ammo shipments and all the long rectangular packages, not to mention regular mail from the Pa. Superior Court, my mailman is pretty sure that I am a freak."

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