Sticky residue removal question

[panch0]

I am finishing up a knife I've been working on. I didn't have any masking or duct tape on me so I used the the regular office tape. It is eaving a sticky residue on hte blade. I tried soap, alchohol, and windex but it still has some. I can smudge it with my fingers. Can I try nail polish removal without damage to the epoxy or canvas micarta handle? Any other suggestions?

-frank

 

[NickWheeler]

Spray it with WD-40 and let it sit for about ten minutes. Then spray it again and wipe it down.

If that doesn't work, you can get some stuff from homecenters called "Goof-Off" and it works really well. I have a big bottle of it for my disc sander clean-up.

 

[panch0]

Thanks Nick!:thumbup:

 

[Leu Custom]

lighter fluid. or acetone for sure and nail polish remover like you asked with a q-tip

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

Decal and Sticker remover, which I get at Fastenal, removes all tape and sticky residue in my shop with NO problems and leaves things CLEAN!
Smells good, too.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=0129499
http://www.blastergroup.com.au/decal-sticker-remover.html

 

[Rusty McDonald]

I use denatured alcohol and/or WD/40 like Mr Wheeler said.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Acetone removes almost all adhesives ( as well as cured epoxy).
Stacy