We use an Avery label for printing out a barcode tag for pricing our frames.
We've been simply ripping them off when we're done, and removing adhesive goo with an alcohol wipe.
Now, we've found that the alcohol wipe can damage the finish on zyl temples.
What would you suggest?
Goo Gone.
No kidding, it's an actual product.
Acetone!
Coconut oil!
Uh-oh. I've been using alcohol to clean tag goo off for years. I've never had a problem with it damaging the finish. Has anyone else seen this?Originally Posted by drk
Wesley S. Scott, MBA, MIS, ABOM, NCLE-AC, LDO - SC & GA
“As our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of darkness surrounding it.” -Albert Einstein
Depends on the frame. Have had it happen with quite a few Ray-Bans.
Oh yes. Especially on in-house frames. Sometimes I have to fix the spot the alcohol left with acetone and that can either save you or sink you.
Seriously, Acetone is very bad for frames although it may remove surface flaws if done right. Myself I would buff it out. As to removing sticker glue, Naptha is best. AKA Ronsonol Lighter fluid.
It leaves no residue, despite it's purpose it isn't very flamable and does not harm lenses, frames, plastics or paint, or much of anything for that matter.
Chip
Last edited by chip anderson; 07-19-2012 at 09:08 PM. Reason: Residue comments
Yup, lighter fluid works every time.
I second Goo Gone, you can find it just about anywhere, but especially in the craft stores.
A man went to an eye specialist to get his eyes tested and asked, "Doctor, will I be able to read after wearing glasses?"
"Yes, of course," said the doctor, "why not!"
"Oh! How nice it would be," said the patient with joy, "I have been illiterate for so long."
Third vote for Goo Gone. A little goes a long way.
Makes me want to start a thread called: Goo Gone! What can remove it? I used to use it, but getting the goo gone gone was as much of a pain as the goo.
Wesley S. Scott, MBA, MIS, ABOM, NCLE-AC, LDO - SC & GA
“As our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of darkness surrounding it.” -Albert Einstein
We keep a microfiber cloth with just barely any on it and use it with a little elbow grease. If there is any residue after using it we keep some handy dandy blue Dawn next to the sink. :)
Test the results for damage with methyl hydrate, first.
Some of the cheap acetates are surface "delicate", and if the result is undesired...................default to WD40. Works like a charm, but is obnoxious to smell.
Eyes wide open
My motor home just returned from four weeks in Alaska. I could not believe the amount of bugs that had impacted the front of the vehicle. I tried all of the traditional products with no result. I saw an ad on TV for "Goof Off" and saw the product in the market a few days later. Bought a spray bottle and gave it a try.
Amazing!
Spray it on and spread it out with my bare hand. Let it sit for a few minutes and gave it a light once over with a brush and rinse it off. No adverse effect on my hand.
Amazing!
It's simple use tags and put the barcode on the tag. no cleaning and reusable
Sorry, but the girlie girl in me just went....ewwwwww. Wiping the bugs of with your bare hand.... :)
A man went to an eye specialist to get his eyes tested and asked, "Doctor, will I be able to read after wearing glasses?"
"Yes, of course," said the doctor, "why not!"
"Oh! How nice it would be," said the patient with joy, "I have been illiterate for so long."
But whatever works smells like a bouquet. Goo-gone leaves an oily residue. Hate the stuff. I'm going to try lighter fluid next. Some of our in house frames are made of garbage. The trouble is you don't know which ones until...oops.
Since We Start Attaching Security Tags with All the Inventory of Sunglasses & Frames.......Problem of Cleaning The Residue Glue is HISTORY.
We attach Bar Code on Security Tags NOT on Frame & SUnglasses.
What a discussion.................
What a discussion.......................you people are like the ones buying glasses on line, just use any solvent that is cheap without regard for the damage it might do to frame or lens material surfaces.
Not one post mentiones any of the products made for this purpose and for sale by optical suppliers and not GOO or automotive cleaners. There are quire a few brands on the market and they remove the hard to remove progressive markings on lenses without damaging any plastic surfaces including polycarbonate the most sensitive one on unprotected surfaces. These products will also remove any glue residue from tags in a breeze as long as it is not a painted surface.
Last edited by Chris Ryser; 07-20-2012 at 12:59 PM.
as others have said, lighter fluid.
Goo Gone residue can be cleaned off with simple dish soap or a dip in the Ultrasonic Cleaner.
And Chris -- there is a 'No Advertising Policy', did you forget (again)?
He is within the posting guidelines:
It is also all right to mention your product or service in response to another message. All I ask is that you do this without turning it into a major advertisement, and that you follow the previous point and identify your relationship to this product.
+1 For lighter fluid. It's cheaper than Goo Gone and if you are lucky you can get a nice contact high.
I try to use alcohol sparingly on anything be it frames or lenses. It's really tough on Zyl, my assistant inadvertently messed up a few Vera Wang Zyl frames recently. I use acetone even less, just to remove superglue when someone gums up a nosepad with that awful stuff!
"Strictly speaking, there are no enlightened beings; only enlightened activity." -Shunryu Suzuki
Goo Gone? OMG not Goo Gone. Yes I know it works ok and ya I have some here in the office. But to use it......oh my. I have to step outside the building with it. It's smell is strong enough to curl the hair in anybodys nose
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