Removing 'stick on' thermometer adhesive.

[fishhugger]

When I bought my tank off craigslist, they had one of those crappy thermometers stuck in the center of the tank on the front, which was hideously looking...even more then the adhesive that was left behind. Its never really bothered me before until now. I can't remember why I didnt just turn the tank around, but I know there was a reason for it...so thats out of the question.
I was thinking maybe a some hot water/steam a box cutter blade? Has anyone ever done this before? I have no tank inhabitants yet so no need to worry about that.

 

[meowzer]

baby oil is a good adhesive remover
we used it to get some nasty glue stuff off our floors once....

 

[flower]

Goof off

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Flower http:///forum/thread/382495/removing-stick-on-thermometer-adhesive#post_3338453

Goof off
WHAT??????

 

[hrheyne]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/382495/removing-stick-on-thermometer-adhesive#post_3338454
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flower http:///forum/thread/382495/removing-stick-on-thermometer-adhesive#post_3338453

Goof off
WHAT??????
lol its a goop remover - there is also something called goo-gone
here is the link - u can get them at walmart
http://www.goofoffstainremover.com/

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Flower http:///forum/thread/382495/removing-stick-on-thermometer-adhesive#post_3338453

Goof off
Goof Off works awesome for getting sticky substances off.

 

[2quills]

Goof Off will work no doubt. A bowl of hot water, a rag and a razor blade probably would as well.

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by hrheyne http:///forum/thread/382495/removing-stick-on-thermometer-adhesive#post_3338467
lol its a goop remover - there is also something called goo-gone
here is the link - u can get them at walmart
http://www.goofoffstainremover.com/
OH...LOL.....
I still say baby oil

 

[al&burke]

hairdrier and razor blade

 

[al&burke]

Quote:Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/382495/removing-stick-on-thermometer-adhesive#post_3338469
Goof Off will work no doubt. A bowl of hot water, a rag and a razor blade probably would as well.

 

[acrylic51]

I would try lubing the adhesive with water and a razor blade and scrape it off, or if that doesn't remove it totally a bit of Goof Off and then the razor blade back over it. I think both will work.

 

[meowzer]

I need to go buy some goof off.....just so I could say I own something called GOOF OFF

 

[fishhugger]

Well I work at walmart so I know where too look for the 'goo gone'. And I have an endless supply of boxcutter blades, so Ill try that first ^_^
Meowzer....you cracked me up, I was thinking the exact same thing =D