kenwood33 Goldmember 2,616 posts Likes: 26 Joined Jul 2005 More info | Jul 22, 2013 22:47 | #1 I taped the power cord from my light at an event a while back. Now the cord is sticky and attracts dirts. What is the best way to clean it up? I did a google on it and I was getting results like use rubbing alcohol/toothpaste/peanut butter??? Anyone?
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FlyingPhotog Cream of the "Prop"  57,560 posts Likes: 178 Joined May 2007 Location: Probably Chasing Aircraft More info | Jul 22, 2013 22:49 | #2 Goo Gone or Simple Green Jay
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touji Senior Member 891 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2011 Location: Northern Virginia More info | Jul 22, 2013 22:49 | #3 To get rid of the sticky residue, you could use something like Goo Gone. If you use zippos or refillable lighters (not butane), paper towel with Zippo fluid or Ronsonol works very well getting rid of sticky residue left from tape. 5D Mark III | Gripped 60D | EOS M | Sigma 30mm f1.4 | Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II | Canon 8-15mm f4L | Canon 50mm f1.8II | Canon 100L | Tamron 150-600mm
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ctwatkins Senior Member  529 posts Likes: 12 Joined Dec 2011 Location: Bluegrass State More info | Jul 22, 2013 23:13 | #4 Another vote for Goo Gone - WD40 on a paper towel often works too. Gear: 5D MKIII * 6D * 35L (1.4) * 135L (2.0) * 24 - 70L (2.8II) * 70 - 200L (2.8ISII) * 200L (2.0IS) * 580 EX * Induro CT213 * PCB AB B800 (X3) * Pocketwizard Plus
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Jul 22, 2013 23:41 | #5 Thank you all for the suggestions. I end up using wd40 because that's what I have at home and it works well.
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abbadon31 Goldmember  More info | Jul 23, 2013 00:00 | #6 Goop hand cleaner works for me I AM SHOM
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ChadD Member 224 posts Joined Apr 2003 More info | Jul 23, 2013 08:30 | #7 ditto others ChadDahlquist.com
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sirquack Goldmember  More info | Jul 23, 2013 11:46 | #8 I was gonna suggest WD-40 and it looks like that is what you used. That stuff is pretty much magic. It has so many uses that it is probably the snake oil of today. Name is Ron.
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EmaginePixel Goldmember  1,946 posts Likes: 43 Joined Sep 2008 Location: So Cal More info | Jul 23, 2013 12:11 | #9 Goo Gone is good. "Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why its called the present” - Kung Fu Panda
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Wilt Reader's Digest Condensed version of War and Peace [POTN Vol 1]  More info | Jul 23, 2013 12:56 | #10 I have found that even ordinary cooking oil works to remove adhesives, when Goo Gone isn't handy. You need to give me OK to edit your image and repost! Keep POTN alive and well with member support https://photography-on-the.net/forum/donate.php
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hawk911 Cream of the Crop  More info | Jul 24, 2013 09:16 | #11 sirquack wrote in post #16146519  I was gonna suggest WD-40 and it looks like that is what you used. That stuff is pretty much magic. It has so many uses that it is probably the snake oil of today. actually it's the fish oil of today Wilt wrote in post #16146728 I have found that even ordinary cooking oil works to remove adhesives, when Goo Gone isn't handy. Then how do you get the cooking oil off? HAWK Photography Gallery
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Wilt Reader's Digest Condensed version of War and Peace [POTN Vol 1] More info | Jul 24, 2013 10:18 | #12 The same way you get Goo Gone off or WD-40 off, which are both rather oily! You need to give me OK to edit your image and repost! Keep POTN alive and well with member support https://photography-on-the.net/forum/donate.php
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Phoenixkh a mere speck More info | Jul 24, 2013 11:04 | #13 if you use WD-40 for loosening stuff other than glue, try to get your hands on some Gibbs. It's the best stuff I've ever used. I ordered a case of it years ago and I still have several cans left. Kim (the male variety) Canon 1DX2 | 1D IV | 16-35 f/4 IS | 24-105 f/4 IS | 100L IS macro | 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II | 100-400Lii | 50 f/1.8 STM | Canon 1.4X III
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drvnbysound Goldmember 3,316 posts Likes: 12 Joined Aug 2009 More info | Jul 24, 2013 12:04 | #14 Chad D wrote in post #16145932 ditto others I also use gaff tape and tap the areas so the goo sticks to the tape if that does not work then chemicals and get some gaffers tape  not duct tape HUGE difference as gaff wont goo up things ^ This! I use manual exposure settings on the copy machine
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ToddR Senior Member  766 posts Joined Feb 2009 Location: central Iowa More info | Jul 24, 2013 12:24 | #15 Plus, with Goo Gone, you get to enjoy the oddly pleasing citrus scent.
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