How to totally ruin your C100 cassette door.......

Status
Not open for further replies.

blu_fuz

Moderator
Staff member
Jun 3, 2009
10,666
155
63
40
WI
Don't use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 to clean label and sticker residue from your boombox or cassette doors.

I want to cry right now I'm so upset. :sadno: :sad: :dunce:

Check out what it did to my Clairtone/Helix/Conion C100 cassette door:
0604131247.jpg
 

baddboybill

Member (SA)
Jul 14, 2009
11,091
84
48
55
Hudson Florida
Sorry Joe :-(. Always use a safe cleaner like goo gone which is oil based not petroleum based :yes: this also includes all parts of your boombox and not just the glass ;-)


Bad Boy Bill
 

blu_fuz

Moderator
Staff member
Jun 3, 2009
10,666
155
63
40
WI
Picture is up. I was on the phone with Jimmy hoping he had some kind of miracle juice laying around to make this all better.... :(
 

JVC Floyd

Inactive (Delete)
May 6, 2009
7,322
419
83
54
Maryland USA.
joe , i buff head lights for 3 car dealerships using 3m buffing compound and a dewalt variable speed buffer polisher and a 3000 grit wet sanding pad you can buy at advance auto , will polish just about anything back good as new.
 

blu_fuz

Moderator
Staff member
Jun 3, 2009
10,666
155
63
40
WI
^ Floyd, I have used them too. I did a resto on a M71 tuner window and it turned out great, so I will have to wet sand and polish to see what I end up with.
 

JustCruisin

Member (SA)
Jan 28, 2012
3,100
16
38
Midwest, USA
I mentioned in another thread that 3M adhesive remover will take paint off a boombox because it is too harsh and melts some plastics..
Now we have proof! :thumbsdown:
 

blu_fuz

Moderator
Staff member
Jun 3, 2009
10,666
155
63
40
WI
Well, did a quick wet 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, and polish. It still needs more work, but this is better than what it was :(.

0604131823.jpg
 

superlew

Member (SA)
Apr 22, 2012
1,087
3
0
44
Woburn, MA
One of my favorite products for adhesive removal is Murphy's Oil Soap (Lestoil works too). Use it straight up with a soft cloth, working it lightly in small circles until the residue is gone. Then give it a quick rinse. Works great. And leaves a piney-fresh scent. :yes:

One or two more wet sand / buffing sessions and that deck window should look better than before the deed was done. :-)
 

Cpl-Chronic

Member (SA)
May 14, 2012
2,029
31
48
Windsor, Ontario, CANADA
I've actually used mineral spirits on acrylic windows & it worked well without fogging the plastic. You just need to polish it with novus or PlastX after to get that shine back.

Cheers & good luck bringing the window back to life. I know you can do it if you keep at it. :yes:

Cpl
 

Alberto

Member (SA)
Jan 3, 2013
565
0
16
Wallingford,Ct. USA
I use wd-40 to remove the goo from stickers it works great and never had any problems. The 3m headlight restorer will get the job done and fix this. It's a miracle worker. :thumbsup:
 

blu_fuz

Moderator
Staff member
Jun 3, 2009
10,666
155
63
40
WI
I was pretty happy with where I got it already, just so I could stop thinking about it. I had to finish restoring my Helix C100 so I could list my Clairtone C100 on epay. I'll get back to it someday :D
 

AE_Stereo

Member (SA)
Apr 24, 2012
726
104
43
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Alberto said:
I use wd-40 to remove the goo from stickers it works great and never had any problems. The 3m headlight restorer will get the job done and fix this. It's a miracle worker. :thumbsup:
It is written that main ingredient in WD-40 is kerosene.
I use kerosene (the paraffin lamp oil) lavishly to remove adhesives as well as to clean the whole boxes itself.
In my experience till date, it hasn't given any problem on acrylic, painted body or printed letters.
 

Cpl-Chronic

Member (SA)
May 14, 2012
2,029
31
48
Windsor, Ontario, CANADA
AE_Stereo said:
It is written that main ingredient in WD-40 is kerosene.
I use kerosene (the paraffin lamp oil) lavishly to remove adhesives as well as to clean the whole boxes itself.
In my experience till date, it hasn't given any problem on acrylic, painted body or printed letters.
Nice tip!
 

blu_fuz

Moderator
Staff member
Jun 3, 2009
10,666
155
63
40
WI
GZ saves the day! Greg I could just about kiss you for trading me your clear C100 door for the one I ruined. You're going to get atleast a 6 pack of brews for this. Thanks a lot bud ;)

0925130801.jpg
 
Status
Not open for further replies.