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    Old 09-18-2010, 06:49 AM
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    For heavens sake don't use acetone (fingernail polish remover) or the non-acetone type. Stuff is meant to eat paint (polish) and top coats. It can also eat plastic. Ask me how I know. And don't use heat. Yikes is all I can say.

    Goo Gone works great. Dab a little on with a cotton tip appliator, wait 1/2 an hour, rub away from amchine and other parts or in a circle. In other words don't spread the spot. Lift Off is great too.

    This is the time to use what is best for the machine not easiest for you. We don't want to damage the machines (our girls).
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    Old 09-18-2010, 06:54 AM
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    WD40 also works and most people have it around. Don't use alchol or turpentine on the plastic. It will damage it.
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    Old 09-18-2010, 07:06 AM
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    I have used the blue painter's tape (several thicknesses) and it works well and hasn't left any residue. I just put it on when I need it and then take it off and lay it aside when it is not necessary.
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    My best tip is regular cooking oil! The oil will dissolve any sticky residue, then simply wash the oil off with dish soap! This is something that I have done a billion times and has worked each and every time!

    -Simply put the oil on paper towel
    -then blob the sticky residue
    -"scratch" off with your finger nail or something soft
    -if all the residue is not ALL off start over
    - residue all off wash area with rag soaked in hot water and dish soap
    -rinse area well with plane water
    Presto just like that, it is good as new!

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    Old 09-18-2010, 07:23 AM
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    Try alcohol, Goo Gone, or Avon Skin So Soft.
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    Old 09-18-2010, 07:31 AM
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    Originally Posted by Wanda_GA
    GOO Gone maybe would work also.
    Works on everything!!!
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    Old 09-18-2010, 08:27 AM
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    I just hope that with all the suggestions something works for you, can you please let us know what you tried and what worked?

    I certainly hope that your machine is up and running again, and that the sticky residue is now just a memory!

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    Old 09-18-2010, 09:20 AM
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    get some goo gone,,wipe it on,or spray it on and let it set for a few minutes and wipe off,,,,may need to do it a second time,,but it works,i use it all the time
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    Old 09-18-2010, 10:13 AM
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    Originally Posted by lorli
    Would lighter fluid be safe on the plastic?
    Yes, I just used it on some plastic glasses without any problems.
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    Old 09-18-2010, 10:59 AM
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    I find that a cheap furniture polish called Sheen (bear in mind I live in England) does the trick with sticky residues. Sheen is supposed to be a polish that removes static, and dirt off plastic.
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