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Started by Fred_m, Mar 21, 2010, 03:40 AM

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Elwrongo

Apr 13, 2010, 03:17 AM #45 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:08 AM by smf_adm
Most sticky seals will clean up with Isopropyl Alcohol or Windex but some brands (Ricoh!) have incredibly hard to remove gunk that is pain to clean up. IA doesn't work. I found this product called Craft Clean-Up (Australia) that does the job very well.

Elwrongo

Apr 13, 2010, 03:19 AM #46 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:08 AM by smf_adm
On Isopropyl Alcohol by the way, in Perth, Western Australia, you can by it directly by the litre from Fauldings (Welshpool) for $7 (as opposed to $15 for 200ml in the chemist).

Foto_gaga

Apr 18, 2010, 11:20 PM #47 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:08 AM by smf_adm
Isopropyl Alcohol goes for $1. for 12 oz. here in the US.  Usually available in 50%, 70% and 91% strengths although the 91% is usually higher in price.

Mndean

Apr 18, 2010, 11:41 PM #48 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:08 AM by smf_adm
Used to be able to get Anhydrous (100%) Isopropyl alcohol here in the US for a buck and a half for 12 oz., but the pharmacy/discount store that sold it went out of business when the owner died. It was great for cleaning things that you weren't sure wh

T6nn

Apr 19, 2010, 10:39 PM #49 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:08 AM by smf_adm
re: magnets. You can improvise a demagnetizer out of one by fixing it to the  spindle of a small motor, so that it's poles will spin around.
Hold it close to the magnetized object for a second, then move slowly away- and it probably isn't magne

Fred_m

Apr 28, 2010, 05:25 AM #50 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:08 AM by smf_adm
The scotch tape thing is an excellent, workable focus point for those who can handle tape.
 
The cost of isopropyl alcohol is also not worth discussing.