Goof Off 16 oz. Read entire label prior to use or storage. It doesn't just dissolve away. No marks or stains on the metal at all. Which is why you can't get your adhesive dissolving agent to work directly on the adhesive. "background": "#fff", It seems to just loosen the plastic from the steel so that it can be peeled away easier. * Other, somewhat specialized, protective films are made with either polypropylene, MDPE, vinyl/PVC or latex saturated papers. After trying everything from De-Solve-it to the blow dryer to remove it I Googled and ended up at your site. Surface should be completely clean and dry before refinishing. Please call us at: 1-800-HOME-DEPOT (1-800-466-3337), Please enter in your email address in the following format: you@domain.com. We are presently working with a stainless-steel material that comes from the metal suppler covered with a protective plastic film. It takes a *long* time to do this. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful. Pour into a container and apply with a paint brush. The homeowners bought and installed small Delfield Refrigerator and freezers that were installed around the stone. link to info/product on Amazon] as a last resort as I'm afraid that I may wipe any protective coating which will induce rust. Read this post, found some household ammonia, used it on the blue plastic on the doors to my new BBQ. A. link to info/product on Amazon] and a citrus cleaner worked fine. © 2000-2020 Home Depot Product Authority, LLC. [affil. "text": "#237afc" }, Q. Buffing or other treatments may be required to get rid of the stain. The damn stuff is indestructible - any ideas from anyone would be welcome Didn't work. You can see it best when you look at the fridge from an angle. Kindly provide us a suitable solution at the earliest. We have metal garage doors where the previous owner/builder failed to remove the plastic protective film and it has now sun-baked onto the surface. Removes multiple layers of any finish without raising wood grain. I'm now left with this huge double garage door with a cracked, dirt filled plastic shell finish that seems to be bomb proof. link to info/product on Amazon]. Be sure to work in the directions of the polishing to minimize surface damage. Use a blowtorch, melt the plastic and wipe off with a cloth. I didn't get the hoped for melt-away on my Vermont Castings barbecue. t took the loose bits off but the majority remains firmly adhered to the painted metal surface. new LazyLoad(); This function: What do we need to remove this residue? Mine issue is what Rick P from Texas called "twice baked'. new LazyLoad({ Products shown as available are normally stocked but inventory levels cannot be guaranteed, For screen reader problems with this website, please call 1-800-430-3376 or text 38698 (standard carrier rates apply to texts), Use CITRISTRIP Paint & Varnish Stripping and Removing. There's a lot of residue to remove so I'm looking for something quick but not too stinky. Should I consider just painting over it? ft. lobby area. Local store prices may vary from those displayed. link to info/product on Amazon]). * Water based acrylic adhesives are pressure, UV light, dwell time and heat sensitive adhesives. I am trying to remove glue residue from supposedly removable little foam stickers off the stainless panels and it's taking a long time and the fumes are just about killing everyone. I worked on a very small area for over an hour and finished all of it including polishing the over in 15 minutes . Looks like we've all be scratching our heads on how to remove the 'baked on' plastic film. A. } Port Manteaux churns out silly new words when you feed it an idea or two. coating makes it very hard to get at the glue with anything that can soften it. I still had to scrape with my fingernail through the soaked paper towel to get some stubborn parts off, but it was spotless after 15 minutes of work. I have heard to try WD-40, goo-gone and xylene. Thanks all. Net-Net: the odds of getting a plastic film to literally dissolve without lots of applied heat, are not in your favor. This is the slow part. ----Ed. The ammonia worked like a charm! Not for sale in California. - Use a heat gun (mine is a B&D Heat and Strip) and a 1 1/2" putty knife, to heat the plastic coating and gently scrape it off the surface. I have tried a number of solvent based product with no success. [affil. Tenemos algunas fotos, ebavisen ikya asr llama a las acciones de las niñas por una cierta historia islámica, salimos de una categoría con nombre, tenemos algunas fotos, eile lover ama a los jóvenes chwanz en otze y rsch und jede eutschsex sin ornofilme auf de u around um die zugreifen kanst, las fotos de liaa agdy lmahdy se han convertido en gitanas. I have tried the orange stuff, nail polish remover, gasoline, cooking oil, heat gun (Started to damage the surface), wonderwheel (Automotive pinstripe remover, which just smeared the plastic) and finally ammonia. Unfortunately I got busy and after a couple of months the sun got to the doors before I could. [affil. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: 1) Protect hands with chemical-resistant gloves and eyes with chemical splash goggles. The plastic I am talking about is the white kind that is standard from the mill to protect polished SS. link to info/product on Amazon]. Let's hope that those other people's helpful suggestions will work .... but when you mentioned a slew of aromatic hydrocarbons, I was a-wondering if the protective sleeving was Polyethylene which had somehow 'heat bonded' itself to the sheeting ... in which case, Oh Dear ... maybe heat would have to be used. I haven't tried any solvents except a quick dab with ammonia which did nothing. "background": "#237afc" So I tried it, but alas, it wasn't to be. thanks. * As noted by Tim, stainless steel can be stained and/or discolored. Thanks ©1995-2021 finishing.com, Inc., Pine Beach, NJ   -   About finishing.com   -  Privacy Policy After about 40 minutes of soaking via ammonia covered paper towels, however, it was easier to scrape off. in commercial construction. Premium Paint Remover and Stripper. - Buff out the remaining residue with a paper towel soaked in Jasco. vanilya: efsaneleri, bitkisi, tarihi, etimolojisi ve hayatımızdaki olmazsa olmaz yeri vedat ozan ile ufkun 2 katı’nın yeni bölümünde günlük hayatımızda çokça kullandığımız "vanilya"yı inceliyoruz. I'm at my wits end with this project, but will not give up. 1/2 Gal. link to info/product on Amazon] made by Orange-sol. The manufacturer says to use soapy water and a sponge...tried that. It takes an English sentence and breaks it into words to determine if it is a phrase or a clause. Actually, I probably would have been pissed thinking about all of the work I could have avoided. Figure 30 mins for 2 x 2 ft sheet of stainless sheet; Consult'g, Train'g, Software Environmental Compliance. A dictionary file. For tutoring please call 856.777.0840 I am a recently retired registered nurse who helps nursing students pass their NCLEX. Nothing has worked. I tried the ammonia, but did not see the plastic dissolve. Good luck! * LDPE plastic cannot be dissolved by most chemicals. I also made direct inquiry to the 3M company and they suggested if the adhesive resists organic solvents like toluene, MEK, xylene, etc., as well as citrus-based products, the adhesive may be acrylic-based and it might be attacked with household ammonia. I'll let ya know how it works! [affil. link to info/product on Amazon] It's hard to predict consequences ("For want of a nail ... the battle was lost"), but perhaps it may create pockets of rainwater that become stagnant and smelly, or accelerate the corrosion. I have tried warm water, heat gun, ammonia, goof off, goo gone with no luck. SHOULD I USE AMMONIA? window.addEventListener("load", function(){ If the surface has a texture that the adhesive can get into, consider it to be twice baked. "button": { I had to pour the orange concentrate on the remaining blue plastic, spread it around, and wait for a few minutes. This film is removed at the job site after installation. An ongoing discussion from 2003 through 2020 Are you referring to a plastic protective film? We tried cleaning with WD 40, thinner, etc., but failed. Thanks. A A's AMD AMD's AOL AOL's AWS AWS's Aachen Aachen's Aaliyah Aaliyah's Aaron Aaron's Abbas Abbas's Abbasid Abbasid's Abbott Abbott's Abby Abby's Abdul Abdul's Abe Abe's Abel Abel's Read entire label prior to use or storage. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. I have been a nurse since 1997. Concentrate on finding a [mechanical] method of removing the film then address the adhesive mess that got left behind. Q. Thanks so much for keeping this information out on the web. to see localavailability, Need Help? link to info/product on Amazon] work in a situation where the plastic coating has baked on to a primed metal door over a 10 year period of time? 3) After 30 minutes (up to 24 hours), scrape a small test area to see if finish is ready for removal. To the people asking about removing the protective plastic film stuck on stainless steel appliances, nail polish remover with acetone works perfect. Q. Would Shellac, Kilz Toronto. 1. Not for sale in California. It is very tough and, if left exposed to sunlight, is almost impossible to remove without trashing the underlying surface. Easy. A. I just purchased a new stainless wall oven and put it in. Household ammonia removed the adhesive residue easily. Still nothing. Can someone please let me know how they used the ammonia on their grill. Many successes were reported with hot/boiling water, ammonia, or acetone. Q. I guess I used the stove before taking the blue protective cove off the face of the door, so after a painful time removing it I find a glue cloud mark on the front but I can not seem to remove it with paint thinner or soup and water. Q. My greatest appreciation to Bill D for his tip about household ammonia dissolving plastic film on stainless steel. I am trying to remove glue residue from supposedly removable little foam stickers off the stainless panels and it's taking a long time and the fumes are just about killing everyone. Goof Off Concrete Cleaner and Oil Stain Remover cuts through the toughest concrete grease, oil, and dirt – satisfaction guaranteed. A. I use "Unseal adhesive releasing solvent". I have a feeling that I am not applying it properly. ! Wow, I thought, is this what I have been missing! For Pro’s and DIY’ers, Klean-Strip® is the leading brand of solvents, thinners, removers, and cleaners that are dependable for reliable results. It took me 15 minutes to get all of it off, and I am pleased to say it really works. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: 1) Protect hands with chemical-resistant gloves and eyes with chemical splash goggles. The more you have of each of these variables, especially in combination with each other, the "better" these adhesives perform ... to the point where they won't let go of either the surface being protected nor the carrier film they rode in on. link to info/product on Amazon] and then Scrubs Graffiti and paint remover [affil. Gently scrape in direction of wood grain with a plastic stripping tool. This is MAJOR double baked! Strips multiple layers in 15 minutes. I intend to grind this stuff off and mar this finish up then use the compound then buff it out with metal polish. Incidentally, NEVER use mild steel tools or steel wool on a SS surface. I am buying ammonia tomorrow. Notes: I HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN THIS. Len, A. I have had to remove the plastic film from stainless steel on many occasions over the years so was surprised/happy/delirious when I came across this site suggesting that ammonia would remove the film. We are Stainless steel fabricators in Dubai, UAE. [affil. the , . or Goof Off [affil. [affil. Someone else here suggested a blow torch, but I have found that that can damage/distort the surface. Q. I have a painted metal roof where the plastic protective coating has fused to the metal panels. I was able to peel some of the plastic off, however most has embedded itself where without using solvents it's a millimeter by fingernail process. For overnight stripping, after applying, cover application with plastic until ready to scrape. link to info/product on Amazon] Thanks again. Works great but is very expensive. Klean-Strip® Premium Stripper & Remover strips paint, epoxy and polyurethane from wood, metal and masonry. WORDS.TXT - Free ebook download as Text File (.txt), PDF File (.pdf) or read book online for free. If your liquid adhesive-remover arrived in a plastic bottle, chances are pretty good that that particular liquid isn't going to dissolve a plastic film ;-) If that doesn't work well, try ammonia. A. Hi Dov. We left the protective coating on thinking we were protecting the roof from contractors who were working on it but didn't realize the work was going to take this long so we left it on too long and now it is almost impossible to remove. - The result will be a mottled, greasy-looking surface, the remains of the plastic and the glue. OR ANOTHER PRODUCT? (50 points)The textarea shown to the left is named ta in a form named f1.It contains the top 10,000 passwords in order of frequency of use -- each followed by a comma (except the last one). The grill looks brand new, has been appropriately installed and just this weekend broken in! I need help in direction or products, solvents, heat gun, anything that may work. Thanks for all the suggestions, I suspect a lot depends on how long it's been stuck on. [affil. elements_selector: "iframe" I said I would go check on the net and voila - there was the solution. & Install'n Chemicals & Consumables I first tried low odor Goof Off 2 [affil. Then and then only could people make suitable suggestions. So someone PLEASE HELP with an answer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Q. This was indeed the case. paint. If that doesn't work, try Acetone note: If you're not weary yet, letter 30965 addresses pretty much the same topic :-). You can get small container (32 Fl.Oz) from your local picture frame molding supplier. As I believe someone said earlier in this thread, the adhesive and/or plastic becomes "baked" onto the surface. For Pro’s and DIY’ers, Klean-Strip® is the leading. Keep out of reach of children. A toothbrush, toothpick or stripping brush will help remove old finish buried in recesses. They had used it for a while without removing the protective file, and it was hopelessly stuck and leaving a gluey residue. A. Keep out of reach of children. Our company manufactures and installs sheet-metal systems for enclosing piping, wiring, etc. None of these solvents have any significant effect on the adhesive residue. As the price was way more than I could budget, I caressed it fondly every visit and kept cooking away on my old Wal-Mart grill. THE COLOR OF THE BREAD WRAPPER ACTUALLY SEEMS TO BE EMBEDDED IN THE STAINLESS STEEL. Slow but effective. Q. Dear Sir, Thanks. As a vendor of temporary surface protection films, I may be able provide some insights on this topic. I too bought a house where the previous owner had installed an insulated white finished steel wood grained look of a garage door where the previous owner listened to installer and his suggestion to 'leave on the plastic film as it will just protect the doors finish'! I have the same problem with a corrugated powder coated steel roof. UNFORTUNATELY, A LOAF OF BREAD WAS ACCIDENTALLY LEFT ON THE TOP OF OUR STAINLESS STEEL CONVECTION TOASTER OVEN WHILE IT WAS BAKING AT ABOUT 400°F. The manufacturers of the door don't even know what to do, other than tell me that the guy should have removed the film on installation. Thanks. Goof Off 2 Also tried vinegar, ammonia, and orange degreaser. Q. I recently (may 2009) purchased a name brand refrigerator that came with the standard, protective shipping film, that when removed, left an almost invisible residue. I've tried just about everything mentioned above. We have tried to remove this residue using MEK / methyl ethyl ketone, lacquer thinner The film is sometimes extremely difficult to remove, often leaving a heavy adhesive residue on the metal. Use of this site is subject to certain Terms Of Use. A combination of Goof Off [affil. - Next, using rubber gloves, apply a generous film of Jasco water based paint stripper, all over the surface. 2) Shake well. Extruding two thin layers of molten plastic in contact with each other makes a stronger, more abrasion resistant film for the same amount of plastic as one thicker layer. My brother-in-law (who knows everything) stumped. Use CITRISTRIP Paint & Varnish Stripping and Removing Gel to remove dried latex and oil-based paint. Thanks! Keep out of reach of children. They had left the protective plastic on and displaying it in the Texas heat melted it to the steel ... a discounted price of $300+. A. Q. Hi fellow sufferers of the accursed plastic cling foil to metal surfaces. After Christmas THE grill was put on clearance. [last name deleted for privacy by Editor], -- this entry appended to this thread by editor in lieu of spawning a duplicative thread, ©1995-2021 finishing.com, Inc., Pine Beach, NJ, How Google uses data when you visit this site. I soaked a washcloth with lemon ammonia and let it set on the door (set horizontal) for 15 minutes. A. We happened to have a bottle of Orange TKO "super concentrated cleaner", and it worked like a charm. And if you don't do it now, Ken warns that it will only get harder :-(. } Q. I have the same Vermont Casting Grill from Home Depot with the plastic baked on. Helpful Tips: Test in an inconspicuous area before use on any synthetic surface as strippers can damage these surfaces. link to info/product on Amazon]. Any ideas what might work? 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