Mick Holdsworth Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Hello everyone Wonder if anyone can offer help on this. I have a couple of records that were once covered up and the c/u label removed. The area between the run-outs and the labels now has a sticky residue from the little bits of tape. It there anyway to remove this without damaging the vinyl (in one case acetate) - I should point out the play area and label area are clear of any tape residue. Thanks in advance Mick https://northern-soul-records.com Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 A little Mr Sheen and a cloth should remove it safley Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Scallybob Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Lighter fluid. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 WD40 - Light spray - go & listen to a 2minute 20second Northern classic - then wipe clean. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Like Scallybob, I've always used lighter fluid and with no ill effects. I dunno about Mr Sheen or WD40....aren't they both silcone based? That might leave a residue. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 blue tack rolled into a ball is as good as owt bless jc tom paddison the messiah of northern soul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Like Scallybob, I've always used lighter fluid and with no ill effects. I dunno about Mr Sheen or WD40....aren't they both silcone based? That might leave a residue. Simon, think you'll find Mr Sheen gets umpteen things clean Always used surgical spirit & a soft cloth myself as it cleans well & any left on the record evaporates so it don't do any damage. Also good for getting ink off labels but don't go mad with it. Wouldn't go near an acetate with it though. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Elias Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I found Alco-wipes pretty good. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Holdsworth Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Thanks for the info everyone - I was a bit concerned about various substances "eating" into the vinyl - ther was a thread a few months ago regarding what to use for general cleaning etc. I'll try one or two of these on a garbage record first - if it works then i'll give it a go on the good stuff. Thanks again Mick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve G Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Like Scallybob, I've always used lighter fluid and with no ill effects. .......YET Make sure you don't get it on your hands or skin!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark B Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 .......YET Make sure you don't get it on your hands or skin!!!! and dont smoke while cleaning the record Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I'm v. pleased that you explained what your 'sticky residue' consisted of, Mick. After all, we've all got excited about records from time to time, but there are limits! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I use lighter fluid for everything... it's fantastic stuff Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Pinch Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 sellotape type marks come off with white spirit. then wash it with water and fairy liquid. water based marks come off with ........................ water dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 If you live in the Uk lighter fluid is the best & cheapest product. If you ever go to the USA there's a product called GOOGONE (or something similar) that is just fantastic!! Maybe STAPLES in the UK stock it, i've not checked..but they certainly sell it the USA. This product will even lift out the stain GUM or CLUE leaves on the label. It even lifted Chicken Tikka Massala stains off my car seat ..don't ask how they got there. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 (edited) Before you all go rushing off to the shops for tins of lighter fuel think about this 1st. Lighter fuel is petroleum distillate, in other words PETROL, the same stuff you fill up your cars with. The next time 1 of the kids come in with a grazed knee would you clean the wound with lighter fuel or surgical spirit? Edited February 11, 2007 by CUNNIE Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 (edited) Before you all go rushing off to the shops for tins of lighter fuel think about this 1st. Lighter fuel is petroleum distillate, in other words PETROL, the same stuff you fill up your cars with. The next time 1 of the kids come in with a grazed knee would you clean the wound with lighter fuel or surgical spirit? Lighter fuel I think... Actually, lighter fuel is always used by graphic designers and draughtsmen for a variety of cleaning puposes where valuable artwork is concerned. It removes marker pen from plastic too. (and yes, it's highly inflammable. Don't get addicted to breathing the fumes either, and don't forget to wear a crash helmet when in bed - also playing 'conkers' is DEFINITELY out, and etc...) Edited February 12, 2007 by mel brat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 ...It even lifted Chicken Tikka Massala stains off my car seat. As long as you don't get it on ya' CAR-STAIRS John! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 (edited) Whew! When I saw this; "How Can I Remove Sticky Residue From Vinyl?.." I thought... Oh, never mind... Edited February 12, 2007 by mel brat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Sweet Dan - betty everett - fantasy records 14608 refosoul Released as a single in 1974Composed by: Johnny "Guitar" Watson Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 (edited) Sweet Dan - betty everett - fantasy records 14608 refosoul Released as a single in 1974Composed by: Johnny "Guitar" Watson Very nice. But what's this got to do with "sticky residue"? Edited February 12, 2007 by mel brat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 A little Mr Sheen and a cloth should remove it safley What...Bobby Sheen...? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 (edited) I use lighter fluid for everything... it's fantastic stuff Yeah, fantastic.... I DRINK it! Edited February 12, 2007 by mel brat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
ImberBoy Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 "How Can I Remove Sticky Residue From Vinyl? " Dude, please! Why any one would want to bang one out into their record box is beyond me! Use a sock like any one else....Or Kleenex!!! Sticky tape indeed!!! We are watching you!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Lighter fuel I think... Actually, lighter fuel is always used by graphic designers and draughtsmen for a variety of cleaning puposes where valuable artwork is concerned. It removes marker pen from plastic too. (and yes, it's highly inflammable. Don't get addicted to breathing the fumes either, and don't forget to wear a crash helmet when in bed - also playing 'conkers' is DEFINITELY out, and etc...) Bloody hell Mel! Just been looking in't gallery & if this is what lighter fuel does to your records i might give it a try Seriously though, Like the artwork Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 (edited) Wire wool and this stuff works wonders Edited February 12, 2007 by richard Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 (edited) Wire wool and this stuff works wonders... Great for grazed knees too! Edited February 12, 2007 by mel brat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Very nice. But what's this got to do with "sticky residue"? Absolutely nothing. Just needed a place to click "new clip." Plus sticky residue seemed an appropriate place for a random upload, no? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Great for grazed knees too! Yes brilliant stuff!...I suggest trying a heat gun....i use it in my job as an automotive refinisher to remove vinyl graphics from vehicles....works a treat, so you should have no problem there .......its also great for skin burns as well Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Kevin J Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Lighter fuel I think... Actually, lighter fuel is always used by graphic designers and draughtsmen for a variety of cleaning puposes where valuable artwork is concerned. It removes marker pen from plastic too. (and yes, it's highly inflammable. Don't get addicted to breathing the fumes either, and don't forget to wear a crash helmet when in bed - also playing 'conkers' is DEFINITELY out, and etc...) haha i havent had to use lighter fluid to clean up stray pen marks since art school. those were the days ... sorry, off topic. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Sweet Dan - betty everett - fantasy records 14608 refosoul Released as a single in 1974Composed by: Johnny "Guitar" Watson I`ve got a demo,whats it werf` Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest sydney bridge Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 thanks mel Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Shrews Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 thanks mel Been on the lighter fuel again Sid? Cheers Paco Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 (edited) Bloody hell Mel! Just been looking in't gallery & if this is what lighter fuel does to your records i might give it a try Seriously though, Like the artwork Thanks (Told ya what comes of breathing in the fumes... Just wait till ya see "Psychedelic Soul" though!! Oo-er! ) Meanwhile, here's a "work in progress"... Edited February 24, 2007 by mel brat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) Hello everyone Wonder if anyone can offer help on this. I have a couple of records that were once covered up and the c/u label removed. The area between the run-outs and the labels now has a sticky residue from the little bits of tape. It there anyway to remove this without damaging the vinyl (in one case acetate) - I should point out the play area and label area are clear of any tape residue. Thanks in advance Mick https://northern-soul-records.com 'Thought it was against the LAW to tape ya records anyway... Edited February 25, 2007 by mel brat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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