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Turns out that LOML's nail polish remover is acetone free so I used denatured alcohol. It appeared to remove the goo but did raise the grain so I sanded 220-320-400. Applied a coat of finish, evidently the DNA liquefied the goo to the point that some soaked into the wood further than I had sanded. I'll put it back on the lathe and resand. Lesson learned, thanks guys.
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I've used mineral spirits to remove mucilage from all kinds of tape in the past. Keep a gallon on hand in the shop for many useful tasks.
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(07-15-2021, 03:13 PM)MichaelMouse Wrote: Yep, mayonnaise is oil, egg yolk and vinegar. Non-polar solvents all do pretty much the same, but lower viscosities will penetrate paper and wood better.
Yes, I use mayo because of its viscosity. On a sticker on your windshield, the mayo stays put, but any other oil will run.
I just googled "car detailing supplies" and found a couple of sites that cater to professional detailers. None of the products listed were specific to adhesive residue. That surprised me. I thought they would have a mayo-equivalent.
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