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Old 28-10-2006, 03:10 PM   #1
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Is there a "easy" to get tape residue off stainless steel and alloy?

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Old 28-10-2006, 03:16 PM   #2
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acetone pronounced (assitone)....works a treat. will get sh.it off anything
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Old 28-10-2006, 03:19 PM   #3
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WD-40 works for me as well.
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Old 28-10-2006, 04:01 PM   #4
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acetone pronounced (assitone)....works a treat. will get sh.it off anything
... also known as nail polish remover. Ask the missus if she has some. Done.
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Old 28-10-2006, 04:03 PM   #5
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found a bottle of it, worked a treat thanks guys.
now who has a quick method to polish stainless steel :MrT_anim: :
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Old 28-10-2006, 04:54 PM   #6
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FINE steel wool... then brasso.
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Old 28-10-2006, 06:05 PM   #7
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FINE steel wool... then brasso.
your kidding....this is going to take me all week!!
ah well be worth it in the end, if it's worth doing it's worth doing right.
the small area i've done has come up a treat so thanks for the advice!

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