________1 Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 When I got my 300D with the cheap zoom I used duct tape to fix the lens to 24mm; now it's all gooey under there. Can anyone recomend some kind of solvent that will remove duct tape residue without wrecking the rubberized surface of the lens? Got a prime 24/2.8 on the way. Cheap zoom now becomes a 50mm while I contemplate the purchase of a 50/1.4 Thanks, Jamie J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmarkpainter Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Denatured Alcohol will PROBABLY be ok. (not rubbing alcohol) Amonia works quite well, but I don't know about the Rubber. jmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic_. Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Women's nail polish remover works very well, doesn't matter what brand. I'm sure other people will list more scientific/industrial products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicki____ Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 try cooking oil. it removes most adhesive residues but of course leaves an oily feel but can be wiped off with a baby wipe. It shouldnt hurt the plastic or rubber. Knicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_meeker Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 A bit of Bestine, available at art stores, will take it off. Use it sparingly and per directions. Try a bit on the backside of the lens cap if the lens is a plastic barrel. Regards, Frank M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__stu_evans Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Bernzomatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael b Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 WD-40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Rub a bit lump of squidgey Blu-tac (that you have made nice and soft) around the affected area and allow the Blu-Tac to pick up all the adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socke Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I see, lots of experience with duct tape in the leica forum. Probably from covering that red dot :-) So my recomendation is charcoal lighter fluid, Zippo is fine, and a lint free cloth. I used that to remove a price sticker from my Canon 35/2. Volker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back alley Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 goo gone works pretty good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kens Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 #1 - acetone (nail polish remover). #2 - buy a can of Goof-Off at the hardware store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_woodard Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Lighter fluid. My favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I need to remember this stuff so I can get rid of the residue after the peace- sign, yin-yang, smiley-face, and rainbow stickers wear off of my M3. (I was at a '60s party last weekend.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitaraman Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Hmm, this is an unhelpful answer on my part but make sure the suggested solvents don't dissolve any part of the plastic bodied 300D... I'm serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_elwing Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 try distilled eucalyptus oil; its a bit more effective than white spirit or lighter fluid. I would be a bit wary of acetone, other than on metal surfaces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awahlster Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 WD-40 it says so right on the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico_tudor Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Forget the solvents. Adhesive residues can be removed with... adhesives! Just get a fresh roll of duct tape or mask tape, and apply segments with a vigorous dabbing motion. Same trick works to remove pet fur from clothing and upholstery. No, I don't work for 3M. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCULUS New York Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Agree to avoid solvents, and to try WD-40. Also, I'm told there is a product in (US) hardware stores called "Goop" or something similar that is made to remove adhesive residues (our building super at work told me about it). Good luck, start slow. Ray Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsr Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I agree that WD-40 and Lighter fuel should work. Also there's a product called "The Wedge" E-Z peel off adhesive label remover. It contains a solvent known as CYPAR. I would avoid nail polish remover which contains acetone, as acetone can raise hell with plastics and elastomers. Polish remover usually contains oil as well (not good). Best regards, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_murphy1 Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 nearly everything it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey L.T. von Glück Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 A word of prevention for the future: Never use duct tape on camera equipment, ever! Use gaffer's tape. It sticks better, leaves no residue, tears easily with your bare hands. My wife says Johnson's baby oil will take off the residue, but I've never tried it. I did see a product advertised somewhere on the Internet that was touted as being able to remove all kinds of glue residue, stickiness left after taking off price labels, etc. Can't remember its name, sorry. Jeffrey L. T. von Gluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey L.T. von Glück Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 The adhesive remover is called "Un-Du". Try this link: www3.seton.com/product/122920 Jeffrey L. T. von Gluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd frederick Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I prefer Sapphire Gin! (^0^) Ok..just a joke! I got in tourble on a joke once. Use ordinary Rubbing alcohol, with a lot of rubbing. That will do the job. If it doesn't, then get a bottle of Ronsonal Lighter Fluid. That will solve the problem fast with no damage. DO NOT us ACETONE...ACETONE disolves almost antything instantly!!!! Really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I kinda like it with duct tape Jamie :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_woodard Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 60 Grit Belt Sander, works like crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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