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Shaggy said:
Magic eraser... Never tried it for tape residue... But think it will work perfect
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I haven't had success using a Magic Eraser on adhesive residue--it just shreds the Magic Eraser.

You can also try Goo Gone, but I would be very careful and spot test it on the least desirable chip, just in case it might damage the chip (e.g, melt or dissolve the chip).
 
Using fresh tape to remove previous tape residue often works. Be careful so as to not damage inlays or hot-stamps.

Start with something mild (like painters tape, scotch tape, or masking tape), and move to the stickier stuff (duct tape, shipping tape, gorilla tape) only if really needed.

Be careful, and test first. Most shipping tape I've used tends to add more adhesive rather than remove it. Gorilla tape can yank out an inlay pretty quickly -- great for other chipping projects, but not so good for adhesive removal.
 
Goo Gone has worked for me. Peeling off label old @Gear labels (damn, they surely don't want to come off) then using it to remove the left over stickiness. No issues with damage or fading. YMMV. Test it first.
 
Rubbing alcohol works well, so does the oil from orange peels. You can also buy all sorts of products intended for this of course, but those are two things that many people have already.
 
Tsp in warm water. Let sit for no longer than 5-10 seconds. Hit with SOFT bristle toothbrush or spin brush. Dip in second vessel filled with cool water. Then oil once dry.
...or add mineral oil to the cool water and dip in that to skip doing a third step...works quite well.
 
Quicksilver-75 said:
Tsp in warm water. Let sit for no longer than 5-10 seconds. Hit with SOFT bristle toothbrush or spin brush. Dip in second vessel filled with cool water. Then oil once dry.
...or add mineral oil to the cool water and dip in that to skip doing a third step...works quite well.
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Remember, the pure TSP+water trick is only good for Paulsons (and for short exposure times, as you noted). This technique may melt CPC/ASM chips.
 
justsomedude said:
Remember, the pure TSP+water trick is only good for Paulsons (and for short exposure times, as you noted). This technique may melt CPC/ASM chips.
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I wouldn't use ANYTHING to clean the surface of an ASM/CPC chip. Any solvent can get under the inlay and have disastrous results. Even oiling too much can have a negative impact on the outer edge of the inlay...(y) :thumbsup:
 
gopherblue said:
Goo Gone,
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+1 Since I discovered Goo Gone about 20 years ago, I've kept a bottle around to clean almost any sticky/tape/label residue.

gopherblue said:
but I would be very careful and spot test it on the least desirable chip
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+2 I've cleaned some gummy stuff off plastic chips and Paulson clay chips with Goo Gone without any bad effects, but other clay chips, I'd test first.
 
Quicksilver-75 said:
I wouldn't use ANYTHING to clean the surface of an ASM/CPC chip. Any solvent can get under the inlay and have disastrous results. Even oiling too much can have a negative impact on the outer edge of the inlay...(y) :thumbsup:
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This would be my fear, seems quite risky to use solvents on chips. What would you use instead? Just a cloth?
 
Depends what your cleaning. Finger gunk shouldn't build up on a home set for 20 years unless you're running an underground card club and serve finger foods exclusively. But if you did I'd use a dampened toothbrush with a drop of dawn per liter of water.
If you're talking dye transfer I'd use a magic eraser.
 
Be careful with goo gone, that stuff is very powerful. I use it at work and it helps to remove resin but will also take the paint off items....
 

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