Re: [ARSCLIST] Foam Flange Glue Removal

[Jerry <gerald.green@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I also was introduced to eucalyptus oil while in Australia, and it works
marvelously as a glue or adhesive remover. Aussies use it for darned near
anything: my bottle has directions for use in "cold and influenza symptoms;
muscular aches and pains; satins, grease marks on clothes, tar on
paintwork," etc.  It has a powerful - but not unpleasant - odor.  My
bottles (50 and 200 ml.) are labelled Bosisto's Eucalyptus Oil and marked
POISON in large red letters.  It's from Felton Grimwade and Bickworth Pty.
Ltd., 61 Clarinda Road, Oakleigh south, Victoria  --  Jerry Green


At 08:08 AM 4/21/2005, you wrote:
> I recently learned something while at the NFTA in Australia - (formerly
> Screensound). I had also removed the glue in an expensive and time consuming
> process for years. We used Triclor at that time to do it. It did not do a
> great job and took forever. At screensound they have been using Eucalyptus
> Oil to remove the glue. I had my doubts when they told me this but then we
> actually did a reel. The result was amazing - and I do not use "amazing"
> often. The Eucalyptus oil absolutely dissolved the glue - it removed it from
> both the foam on the flange and the tape. I expected the foam to be affected
> and the tape edges as well. That was not the case. It just came off
> incredibly cleanly and easily. You don't have to wind the tape and clean the
> edges separately - it just all comes off. Now I realize this may sound like
> an advert. For citrus miracle or something - but it isn't. They had to
> experiment with a couple of different brands - one was a bit too aggressive
> - but the demonstration I saw was incredibly impressive. The tape edges
> looked great - certainly good enough for a playback. I just thought I would
> pass it on. Give it a try Peter - you will be surprised.
>
> jim
>
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