Spiny Norman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi all, I bought a Rhino kit with no box from Ebay recently, and it was delivered wrapped up in brown parcel tape. My fears were realised when I removed the tape and it left residue all over the kit... I have got most of it off now, but there are still sticky/tacky patches that I cannot get rid of. I've tried various household chemicals to get to where I have, but I am reluctant to try anything much "stronger" without a recommendation as I don't want to ruin my Rhino! So, do any of you have any suggestions of what I could use to clean my rhino? I'm thinking something like nail varnish remover next, but I thought (tested on a bit of sprue first) I would try here bofore I do anything else. Thanks in advance for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Methylated spirits may do the job. Used those to clean tape off glass before, and it doesn't attack plastic IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Have you tried rubbing alcohol yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 As with paint, a Simple Green soak might do the trick as well. I'm also assuming that you've tired a fresh piece of tape to try and 'pull off' the residue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwulf Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I would try rubbing alcohol first, then a quick scrub with Simple Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Res Ipsa Loquitur Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Vinegar always works for me. The type you put on your chips/fries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Silvernale Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I use denatured alcohol and a Q-tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I use a citrus based gum remover that works well - removes all of the stickyness of any kind of tape or sticky label. The essential oils in lemon and certain other citrus has proven extremely effective at the task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Don't use nail varnish remover. Most products contain the same chemical solvent as is used in citadel plastic glue and other polystyrene adhesives. Basically, it will melt your plastic models quite severely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolid Fox Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Have you tried the bath approach? Force it to soak in something like a water/simple-green mix for 24 hours and that may help. Also, perhaps you might try "goo gone" ( http://www.googone.com/ ) or an equivalent -- now I've never used the product on models but it is designed to remove gunky residues. I might try it on sprue first to test for safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heru2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yup, I use white spirits/ rubbing alcohol to clean sticky tape residue off of glass. Should work on plastics too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Norman Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Thanks for all the replies guys! Hopefully I should be able to get this sorted over the weekend now :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Res Ipsa Loquitur Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Don't use nail varnish remover. Most products contain the same chemical solvent as is used in citadel plastic glue and other polystyrene adhesives. Basically, it will melt your plastic models quite severely. Unless you use acetone-free nail polish remover, like I do, then plastic models will be fine so long as you don't leave them in it for longer than half an hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscuzzy Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Lighter fluid works wonders on glues... do try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Be careful to test these suggestions on a hidden spot of the model first. Substances like lighter fluid are solvents, and will have a good chance of melting styrene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Norman Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks SD, I was planning testing anything I'm not sure about on a bit of sprue or something first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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