Morizzle Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 So I just separated two five meter cables that I had gaffer'd together - rendering the cables unusable because they're now all goo'd up and sticky. Do any of the seasoned veterans have tips on how to remove gaffer goo? Thanks in advance, Mo It's not a clone, it's a Suzuki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealvicz Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 WD40 is surprisingly good for removing glue residue ( I think it's called the same in Germany) WD40 "Just a tad more attack on the filter, Grandad!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Beaumont Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 The best thing I have come across for removing glue or gum is naptha. The main ingredient in lighter fluid. Just don't use it while smoking. Boards: Kurzweil SP-6, Roland FA-08, VR-09, DeepMind 12 Modules: Korg Radias, Roland D-05, Bk7-m & Sonic Cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Paint thinner will do the trick as well. Damp a cloth in it and rub away the glue. Be careful not to breathe the fumes too much. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Any citrus-based cleaner. Gaffe (and duct) tape has been banned from my rig for at least twenty years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonksDream Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 WD40 is surprisingly good for removing glue residue ( I think it's called the same in Germany) WD40 +1 Instrumentation is meaningless - a song either stands on its own merit, or it requires bells and whistles to cover its lack of adequacy, much less quality. - kanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Rubbing alcohol will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Goo Gone This stuff works great. -Mike Martin Casio Mike Martin Photography Instagram Facebook The Big Picture Photography Forum on Music Player Network The opinions I post here are my own and do not represent the company I work for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Any citrus-based cleaner. That's what I use in my sign business. Some of my clients recycle signs and banners, and citrus-based cleaners are great for removing adhesive residue after peeling off the vinyl lettering. Exercise caution though, as citrus-based solutions are highly flammable. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonksDream Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Oh, and if you have lots of residue it's likely duct tape and not gaffe (or gaffer's) tape. Real gaffe tape uses a different adhesive designed to remove cleanly. Instrumentation is meaningless - a song either stands on its own merit, or it requires bells and whistles to cover its lack of adequacy, much less quality. - kanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morizzle Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks for all the replies. Yes, it's not gaffer, but shitty, cheap duct tape, which I will throw away after this experience. Be careful not to breathe the fumes too much. Exercise caution though, as citrus-based solutions are highly flammable. Hee hee... you guys make it sound quite adventurous. Gaffe (and duct) tape has been banned from my rig for at least twenty years. I hear ya. It's not a clone, it's a Suzuki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Be careful not to breathe the fumes too much. Exercise caution though, as citrus-based solutions are highly flammable. Hee hee... you guys make it sound quite adventurous. Just sayin. http://lycanthropia.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/piano-on-fire.jpg When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Goo Gone This stuff works great. +1 Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekewaka Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Long time ago I was gigging with a keyboard player who used the original DX7 box for gigs, enforced everywhere with duct tape. We got curious about checking what's underneath the tape. And it was mostly moist and loose cardboard... Basically it was a duct tape bag with cardboard padding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 If it's beyond Goo Gone and you want to go flamable, I recommend carb and choke cleaner or ether starting fluid. Clean cables and nice buzz that goes great with a pint of whatever you're drinking. --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 carb and choke cleaner or ether starting fluid. Clean cables and nasty headache that goes great with a pint of whatever you're drinking. Fixed that for ya. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucktunes Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Oh, and if you have lots of residue it's likely duct tape and not gaffe (or gaffer's) tape. Real gaffe tape uses a different adhesive designed to remove cleanly. ^True story.^ I made the switch years ago, and gaffer's tape peels off clean and dry. It's pricey, though. (like $20-$25 per roll) So you'll probably want to use it a little more sparingly! ><> Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 gaffer's tape peels off clean and dry. It's pricey, though. (like $20-$25 per roll) Ouch! Quite a high-profit item. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Well worth the price and I always have a couple large rolls in my gig bag/case. It's so nice to be able to tape down various things on slick stages, and pull it up at the end of the night with ZERO residue or hassle like normal duct tape. David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Goo Gone This stuff works great. +1 +2 "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 If it's beyond Goo Gone and you want to go flamable, I recommend carb and choke cleaner or ether starting fluid. Clean cables and nice buzz that goes great with a pint of whatever you're drinking. .....and smoking. Oh wait, you did say flammable! I like the cut of your jib, Mr. wmp, nonetheless! "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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