Best way to remove glue residue from tanks/bottles..?

Vie · May 28th, 2008, 10:30 AM

What's the best (safest) way to remove glue residue from tanks (aluminium cylinders)..?

I have stage/deco bottles with residues left over from old MOD decal, analysis tape, duct tape, etc.

Scraping or using solvent (generally) seems like a rather bad idea...

londonsean69 · May 28th, 2008, 10:47 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie)

Scraping or using solvent (generally) seems like a rather bad idea...

Why??

I just used a touch of white spirit, but obviously afterwards you would want to thoroughly wash both the tank and your hands before going near any valves/regs.

It only takes a tiny bit of solvent on a clean cloth, and the residues just dissolves, but it does gum up the rag pretty quickly as it wipes off.

Plus the fumes on some of the stronger ones can be, erm, interesting

Vie · May 28th, 2008, 11:11 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by londonsean69)

Why??

I used to be a printmaker/printer (lithography, mainly) so have been exposed to all kinds of nasty solvents over the years, for quite a number of years. Am rather keen to avoid more and, as you mentioned, am worried about accidentally contaminating the valves etc.

Edit - just a few minutes ago had a recommendation (on another forum) to use Goo Gone, so I'll give that a try first.

Goo Gone - Goo Gone Home

Quote: (Originally Posted by londonsean69)

Plus the fumes on some of the stronger ones can be, erm, interesting

Yes, rather

**neilh** · May 28th, 2008, 11:12 AM

A little squirt of WD40 worked wonders for me - just spray a little on the glue and rub with a cloth until it's gone.

Keep it away from valves, regs, etc though

londonsean69 · May 28th, 2008, 11:25 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie)

I used to be a printmaker/printer (lithography, mainly) so have been exposed to all kinds of nasty solvents over the years, for quite a number of years. Am rather keen to avoid more and, as you mentioned, am worried about accidentally contaminating the valves etc.

Fair enough, cumulative exposure can be nasty.

Can you get goo-gone in thailand??

Have a look at the active ingredients and see if there is something similar available locally. Maybe something for cleaning computers?? Would have to be fairly mild to not eat the plastic.

If you are worried about the fumes yourself, get someone else to do it

Vie · May 28th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by londonsean69)

Can you get goo-gone in thailand??

Going to look for locally available alternative as you suggest.

Also had a quick look and it seems I can get Goo Gone from Amazon - not sure whether they will ship overseas. If not, I can have someone bring some back from the States.

**jb2cool** · May 28th, 2008, 01:19 PM

I used some Toluene (First think that came to hand) and it cleaned the cylinders up great but then started disolving the black paint from the quatered tops of my cylinders.

Spiros Siouris · May 28th, 2008, 02:36 PM

I use my girlfriend's hair dryer to warm up stickers, and once these get warm then they can be removed and leave no residue in the surface they were on.

Spiros

Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie)

What's the best (safest) way to remove glue residue from tanks (aluminium cylinders)..?

I have stage/deco bottles with residues left over from old MOD decal, analysis tape, duct tape, etc.

Scraping or using solvent (generally) seems like a rather bad idea...

Leg of Salmon · May 28th, 2008, 02:47 PM

google, "zoff smith and nephew"

May 28th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vie(Offline) Loner at the ball... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Krung Thep, Siam, mostly Posts: 189	Best way to remove glue residue from tanks/bottles..? What's the best (safest) way to remove glue residue from tanks (aluminium cylinders)..? I have stage/deco bottles with residues left over from old MOD decal, analysis tape, duct tape, etc. Scraping or using solvent (generally) seems like a rather bad idea...

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londonsean69(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 96	Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie) Scraping or using solvent (generally) seems like a rather bad idea... Why?? I just used a touch of white spirit, but obviously afterwards you would want to thoroughly wash both the tank and your hands before going near any valves/regs. It only takes a tiny bit of solvent on a clean cloth, and the residues just dissolves, but it does gum up the rag pretty quickly as it wipes off. Plus the fumes on some of the stronger ones can be, erm, interesting __________________ Sean ______________________ If in doubt, give it a clout!

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Vie(Offline) Loner at the ball... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Krung Thep, Siam, mostly Posts: 189	Quote: (Originally Posted by londonsean69) Why?? I used to be a printmaker/printer (lithography, mainly) so have been exposed to all kinds of nasty solvents over the years, for quite a number of years. Am rather keen to avoid more and, as you mentioned, am worried about accidentally contaminating the valves etc. Edit - just a few minutes ago had a recommendation (on another forum) to use Goo Gone, so I'll give that a try first. Goo Gone - Goo Gone Home Quote: (Originally Posted by londonsean69) Plus the fumes on some of the stronger ones can be, erm, interesting Yes, rather Last edited by Vie; May 28th, 2008 at 11:15 AM.

May 28th, 2008, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
londonsean69(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 96	Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie) I used to be a printmaker/printer (lithography, mainly) so have been exposed to all kinds of nasty solvents over the years, for quite a number of years. Am rather keen to avoid more and, as you mentioned, am worried about accidentally contaminating the valves etc. Fair enough, cumulative exposure can be nasty. Can you get goo-gone in thailand?? Have a look at the active ingredients and see if there is something similar available locally. Maybe something for cleaning computers?? Would have to be fairly mild to not eat the plastic. If you are worried about the fumes yourself, get someone else to do it __________________ Sean ______________________ If in doubt, give it a clout!

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jb2cool (Online) Padawan learner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 796	I used some Toluene (First think that came to hand) and it cleaned the cylinders up great but then started disolving the black paint from the quatered tops of my cylinders. __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

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neilh (Online) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	A little squirt of WD40 worked wonders for me - just spray a little on the glue and rub with a cloth until it's gone. Keep it away from valves, regs, etc though

May 28th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vie(Offline) Loner at the ball... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Krung Thep, Siam, mostly Posts: 189	Quote: (Originally Posted by londonsean69) Can you get goo-gone in thailand?? Going to look for locally available alternative as you suggest. Also had a quick look and it seems I can get Goo Gone from Amazon - not sure whether they will ship overseas. If not, I can have someone bring some back from the States.

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Spiros Siouris(Offline) New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 38	I use my girlfriend's hair dryer to warm up stickers, and once these get warm then they can be removed and leave no residue in the surface they were on. Spiros Quote: (Originally Posted by Vie) What's the best (safest) way to remove glue residue from tanks (aluminium cylinders)..? I have stage/deco bottles with residues left over from old MOD decal, analysis tape, duct tape, etc. Scraping or using solvent (generally) seems like a rather bad idea...

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Leg of Salmon (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Belfast Posts: 131	google, "zoff smith and nephew"