Removing old shoe goo?

[Blacktiger355]

Anybody got some idea's on how to get some old (and I do mean OLD) shoo goo type stuff off a rc10 nose plate without damaging the plate or the ano? Got these parts in the mail and the nose plate had some foam glued to it. I was able to get the foam off pretty easy. But the stuff they used is on there! I was able to cut it down pretty close with a razor blade. But I do not want to go scraping on it and scratch it up. The rest of the plate is very clean and unscratched. I also tried heat, and was able to get a few spots up, but the middle section is not budging.

[Brandon G]

Shoe goo sucks. Naptha is the solvent used in the glue to keep it fluid. You might be able use it to break it back down.

Have you tried lacquer thinner? It works on lots of nasty residue without hurting lexan/aluminum/etc.

Or silicone spray. If you can manage to soak it and let it penetrate, it might release the bond.

[RC10resto]

Sure that is Ano and not paint? Nose has been cut and modded, you can soak it in Lacquer thinner. If it is black paint you will know very quickly.

[Blacktiger355]

Pretty sure the bottom is still ano. Looks like the mods were touched up. I have some thinner I can try.

[orangemazda]

I know I've had good luck getting rid of gummy stuff with WD40. Don't know if it will work on shoe goo though.

[RC104ever]

Acetone? Goo Gone? Not sure - maybe simple rubbing alcohol?

[clm]

If it's actually shoe goo if you work at it you can generally scrape at it with a thumb nail then peel it off in chunks.

Chris

[Blacktiger355]

If it's actually shoe goo if you work at it you can generally scrape at it with a thumb nail then peel it off in chunks.

Chris

I thought I could do this as I have done it in the past. But it is not wanting to come up.

[Coelacanth]

I know it would harm the anodizing, but I wonder if Easy-Off oven cleaner would work? (Don't try it out on your car, I was just wondering.)

[ROH73]

Easy off is lye (sodium hydroxide), which is basically just a degreaser. It likely won't touch the shoe goo. I would try toluene, as per the MSDS, it's the other solvent in shoe goo. Toluene can be hard to get, so MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) will likely work as a substitute. Both toluene and MEK MUST be used in well ventilated area, preferably outside.

[Blacktiger355]

I have used MEK in the past. Some strong stuff! I will keep everyone posted on my progress.

[Diamond Dave]

Motor spray/cleaner, try it. I have used it to remove stubborn grease/oil stains to crazy glue.

I think mine is Performance plus 4, spray a bit and see if it softens. Spray some more and work at it with a tool.

I could not find the manufacturers site, but this is what I have used.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/167_76/products_id/254393/n/TA-Emerald-Performance-Plus-4-Motor-Spray

http://www.rccaraction.com/blog/2013/02/20/t-a-emerald-performance-plus-4-electronic-cleaner/

[Blacktiger355]

Thanks for the links Diamond Dave.

[Diamond Dave]

No prob, let me know if you try it.

[aip47-2008]

I have used MEK in the past. Some strong stuff! I will keep everyone posted on my progress.

A thick plexi-glass scraper will work. That is what I used recently, along with some lighter fluid to help soften it up a bit.