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Removing blu-tack?

BlazeBall - 24-4-2011 at 11:10

Got horrible blu-tack stuff in the metal mesh of my computer case, can't remove it physically, but is there any way I can remove it chemically without damaging the steel case? Maybe some kind of plastic solvent?

[Edited on 24-4-2011 by BlazeBall]

blogfast25 - 24-4-2011 at 12:26

Chewing gum remover should do it. See hardware store...

[Edited on 24-4-2011 by blogfast25]

ScienceSquirrel - 24-4-2011 at 12:47

I would suggest light petrol as commonly sold for use in cigarette lighters, etc.
Ronsonol sell their product for use in lighters but also as a solvent in the workshop, studio, etc.
It will not dissolve the material completely but it may break it up sufficiently to make removal easy.

psychokinetic - 24-4-2011 at 23:52

More blu-tack.