BMF Glue Residue Removal

[Horrorshow]

Which is the best product for removing bare metal foil glue residue?

[stitchdup]

depend on the paint type. i'd try sticking masking tape on the residue first, it can sometimes remove the residue and is a good first step before more aggressive methods. even blutak might work

[slusher]

just rub it off with you fingers or a little windex on a soft rag..

[StevenGuthmiller]

WD-40 will take it off instantly.

 

 

Steve

[NOBLNG]

4 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

WD-40 will take it off instantly.

 

 

Steve

How do you clean off the WD if you want to put more clear on?

[Cool Hand]

Enamel thinner or polishing wax.

Have seen others recommend lighter fluid.

[peteski]

I would skip WD-40 (a lubricant) and just use Naphtha (aka Ronsonol Lighter Fluid).  It is a mild solvent which leaves no residue when it evaporates.  But don't let Naphtha sit on the painted surface too long (especially if the body is painted with solvent based enamels). Just a quick wipe or two should remove all the BMF adhesive residue.

 

Ronsonol is fairly pricey (sold in small quantities). I buy Naphtha in the hardware store's paint thinners section as VM&P Naphtha. I can get it in quart or gallon size cans.  I use it for many tasks (like cleaning and degreasing N scale locomotive mechanisms.

Edited 1 hour ago by peteski

[StevenGuthmiller]

4 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

How do you clean off the WD if you want to put more clear on?

Soap and water.  (Dawn)

 

Of course, I don't clear over the foil.

 

 

Steve