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    Old 09-16-2010, 10:31 PM
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    Peanut butter.....
    Yes I said peanut butter.....
    Just a dab will do ya. :wink:
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    Old 09-17-2010, 03:17 AM
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    Any of the suggestions already made, including the peanut butter, will work. As for a seam guide, I use good old blue painter's tape. Lifts off easily and leaves no residue.
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    Old 09-17-2010, 03:33 PM
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    WD 40, spray, let soak, rub with soft cloth. I have never had any surface damage on anything I have used this on, but I haven't had to use it on one of machines either.
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    Old 09-17-2010, 04:18 PM
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    You know, when I started rereading your original post you didn't mention whether the "sticky stuff" was stuck on a metal surface or not. Since I am always more worried about anything that contains a solvent (propellants can fall into this category so anything that sprays out of a can is suspect) eating into a plastic surface or damaging some paints (not all were created equal) I would start with the most non-corrosive option first and work my way down the list.
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    Old 09-18-2010, 05:03 AM
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    I have used vegetable oil on the residue of glue and also fingernail polish remover, which is acetone. A drop or two of either one on a tissue or soft cloth will take it off. Rub gently.

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    Old 09-18-2010, 05:52 AM
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    I would try just a little oil and rub gently, it worked for me.
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    Old 09-18-2010, 06:08 AM
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    I tried the goo gone on a old tv we had that had tape residue on it. It ruined the plastic finish, so you have to be careful there. Other than that, the suggestions here are great.
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    Old 09-18-2010, 06:17 AM
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    I did the exact same thing. Goo Gone did work, but I did it in several applications so I wouldn't get the oil where it shouldn't be. Sometimes those new items to make our work easier cause us more work in the end.
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    Old 09-18-2010, 06:23 AM
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    Fingernail polish remover will take off sticky stuff, also.
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    Old 09-18-2010, 06:34 AM
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    Use Un-Du from a scrapbooking store. Scrapbookers use it all the time to remove adhesive. Works great! I would try a small place at first, just to check out any damage to your machine, however I've used on plastic and metal and never had any problem.
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