Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

How does it compare in effectiveness with other, less flammable solvents such as mineral spirits? On 05/21/2016 06:35 PM, bing.grosbeak wrote: Oh yes, I should have mentioned that caveat! Definitely only use the stuff outdoors - it is supremely flammable, but perfectly safe if appropriate

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

Oh yes, I should have mentioned that caveat! Definitely only use the stuff outdoors - it is supremely flammable, but perfectly safe if appropriate caution is exercised (i.e. don't use near open flame, lit cigarettes, or any type of ignition source including appliance pilot lamps or electronic

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

Hellishly dangerous though! Don't use near an open flame, like a gas-fired water heater. A friend spilled some once, the pilot light ignited it and burned down his parent's house. Use outside and use solvent resistant gloves if you go this way. Other options above, Goo-gone, Citri-solve,

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

Naptha / white gas / camp fuel / "coleman fuel" is a miracle-worker for removing adhesive residue. I've found that most other solvents just require more elbow grease. It's also pretty safe on paints and plastics, so a good alternative to harsher solvents when you have to clean sticky stuff

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

On 05/17/2016 01:48 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: If you are just pulling tape off to enable a stem swap, consider just rewrapping after the stem swap without cleaning off the goo. You avoid the chemicals and add to the wabi-sabi appeal of your build And who knows, it might even make the new bar

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

If you are just pulling tape off to enable a stem swap, consider just rewrapping after the stem swap without cleaning off the goo. You avoid the chemicals and add to the wabi-sabi appeal of your build On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:52:13 AM UTC-7, Rob H. wrote: > > I've had this beat up set of

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

Yes, I use a "plastic wool" dish scrubbie along with Goo Gone. On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 11:30 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Goo Gone. I'm impatient so I put some elbow grease in the process. > > ~Hugh > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

Goo Gone. I'm impatient so I put some elbow grease in the process. ~Hugh On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:52:13 AM UTC-7, Rob H. wrote: > > I've had this beat up set of Alba bars for a while, don't quite remember > if they're the CrMo or Aluminum bars. At any rate, I've got tape on it from >

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

goo gone is awesome On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 11:07:48 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Goo Gone also works well. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > www.campyonly.com > campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > > On May 17, 2016, at 8:06 AM, Deacon Patrick > wrote: > > Hatchet!

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

Goo Gone or any citric acid based cleaner, such as Citra Solv. Soak it, let it sit for a minute, then scrub off. KJ On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 11:07:48 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Goo Gone also works well. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > www.campyonly.com >

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

Acetone. On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:52:13 AM UTC-7, Rob H. wrote: > > I've had this beat up set of Alba bars for a while, don't quite remember > if they're the CrMo or Aluminum bars. At any rate, I've got tape on it from > levers all the way to the center clamp. Now I've decided to put them

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

ditto, but let it soak in, so try wrapping a paper towel thats soaked in solvent around the bar and letting it sit a bit. On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 11:07:48 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: > > Goo Gone also works well. > > --Eric Norris > campyo...@me.com > www.campyonly.com >

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

Goo Gone also works well. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com campyonlyguy.blogspot.com > On May 17, 2016, at 8:06 AM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Hatchet! Grin. > > Actually, lighter fluid and a rag will do wonders. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On

[RBW] Re: Seeking advice: How to clean bartape off my Albatross bars

Hatchet! Grin. Actually, lighter fluid and a rag will do wonders. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 8:52:13 AM UTC-6, Rob H. wrote: > > Any pointers on how to clean off all the bar tape gunk that will be there? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the