Hi,

I purchased a small Emerson 1938 walnut radio that had contact paper put on over the walnut. After removing the paper there is "glue" all over the radio. I have tried a citrus based remover to get rid of the glue but it does not do a good job. Any ideas? Thanks.

Hi,
One possible alternative is a product I have used for cleaning up various things in general, and most specifically to lift succesive layers of paint from Model railroad locomotives and cars.

"OOPS! Latex Paint remover", is the product. I have used it to remove any number of unwanted paint splotches, oil, and paint in general. It is fairly slow in it's solvent action, but you still want to test it in a spot that is not real noticable just in case your finish is quick to disolve.

If the finish seems unaffected, it will tolerate some mild scrubbing, but you have a working window of about 45 seconds to a minute before the finish softens to the point of serious damage. You will want to limit your work to small areas, or "panels" when you reach some of the more intricate areas. If the finish gets soft, let it sit with a fan blowing on it for at least an hour and try again.

If you are planning on refinishing the whole radio, then go right to it, a nd do what you have to do.

The product I mention, may not be the only solution, but it is one that I have had very good luck with at various diverse applications, and has worked predictably and controllably for me.

It may be a situation where the product will soften the residue of the adhesive enough to allow you to rub your hand over the area and "ball-up" the adhesive.

Another product is manufactured by "Seal" corporation for removing adhesives from art work, as well as releasing "dry mounts" of art work. If you live in a town with a framing shop, see if they have the product available. Otherwise "Light Impressions" used to carry something similar, but it has been a while since I looked through their catalog.

Use both with care, and good ventilaltion.

: Hi,

: I purchased a small Emerson 1938 walnut radio that had contact paper put on over the walnut. After removing the paper there is "glue" all over the radio. I have tried a citrus based remover to get rid of the glue but it does not do a good job. Any ideas? Thanks.

Hi Dana, Try contacting (no pun intended) the manufacturers of contact plastic covering, explain your problem and see if they have any suggestions for safe removal. Good Luck, Don Black.

: Hi,

: I purchased a small Emerson 1938 walnut radio that had contact paper put on over the walnut. After removing the paper there is "glue" all over the radio. I have tried a citrus based remover to get rid of the glue but it does not do a good job. Any ideas? Thanks.

This may sound weird but it works.

Try Hairspray. I have used it on a number of items and it seems to take the glue right off. Especially glues that stay tacky like on contact paper. It can also can be used to remove permanent ink.

Jeff

: Hi,

: I purchased a small Emerson 1938 walnut radio that had contact paper put on over the walnut. After removing the paper there is "glue" all over the radio. I have tried a citrus based remover to get rid of the glue but it does not do a good job. Any ideas? Thanks.

:Hi,
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:I purchased a small Emerson 1938 walnut radio that had contact paper put on over the walnut. After removing the paper there is "glue" all over the radio. I have tried a citrus based remover to get rid of the glue but it does not do a good job. Any ideas? Thanks.

Hi,
Did you ever find a solution to your problem? We have met the same monster and can't find anything that will remove the residue adhesive after contact paper is torn off. Would appreciate hearing if you were able to solve your problem.

Hi,
Something I used to use to lift single layers of paint off of model locomotive shells; one layer at a time in some cases; is a product called "OOPS" Latex paint remover. I would check with a cotton swab in a concealed area to see how long it takes to soften the finish. It will soften the finish, so don't get over confident if it seems at first to not have any effect.

working a little at a time, you should be able to get the adhesive to come off quickly. You will also remove built up dirt.

But if the finish gets too soft too fast, the other option, and one that will work, albeit a bit more expensive- that should work well is a product used in frame shops usually called "Adhesive Release", but the product name is "UNSeal". Larson Juhl, a frame shop supplier nationwide usually has it available to the shops that they service, otherwise when they do not have it available, they can direct them to a local supplier of an alternate product. This is a much milder solvent, and should allow you to "ball up" the adhesive by rubbing the areas where the adhesive is remaining with a rubber gloved hand if a rag is not enough to lift the residue.

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::I purchased a small Emerson 1938 walnut radio that had contact paper put on over the walnut. After removing the paper there is "glue" all over the radio. I have tried a citrus based remover to get rid of the glue but it does not do a good job. Any ideas? Thanks.
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:Hi,
:Did you ever find a solution to your problem? We have met the same monster and can't find anything that will remove the residue adhesive after contact paper is torn off. Would appreciate hearing if you were able to solve your problem.