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Old 04-02-06 | 03:17 PM
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removing decals?

The decals on my Miele are all ripped up so i've decided to take them off and just have a bare frame. I can take them off pretty easily but they leave a sticky residue. Is there anyway to take this residue off? I've tried goof-off but that has only spread the residue around instead of removing it. Is there a better way/product i can use to take this off?
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Old 04-02-06 | 03:26 PM
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Old 04-02-06 | 03:42 PM
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Old 04-02-06 | 08:30 PM
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Yeah... Goo Gone. Might take a few passes, but it should work - and your frame will smell like oranges, or at least a reasonable chemical facsimile.
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Old 04-03-06 | 11:21 AM
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Is there a better way/product i can use to take this off?
Da Kine is 3M general purpose adhesive cleaner available at automotive paint supply stores. Works great for all kinds of sticky stuff removal.
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Old 04-03-06 | 11:50 AM
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I'd fifth the goo gone, but no-ones mentioned WD40 which woks great for dissolving adhesive in a pinch.
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