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    Remove sticker residue from Inspiron 14r

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rustyosaurus, Feb 17, 2011.

  1. rustyosaurus

    rustyosaurus Notebook Guru

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    Hi there. Just a 14r today. Tried to remove all the stickers from the front but two of them left behind residue. i've read about alot of possible things i can do like use alcohol or goo be gone or whatever that stuff is called. i love the brushed aluminum stuff on the palm rest - not sure what material is but i would be super sad if i ruined the finish or color.

    what should i use to remove the residue?

    thanks!!!!
     
    rustyosaurus, Feb 17, 2011
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Alcohol's generally the safest bet, but also the substance with the least "kick". Goo Gone works pretty well too, but often leaves just as nasty a residue as the stuff you just got off. A combo, GG to alcohol, is probably safe.
     
    Commander Wolf, Feb 19, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Goo Gone leaves like an orange scent behind...

    I would try alcohol first.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 19, 2011
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  4. rustyosaurus

    rustyosaurus Notebook Guru

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    thanks - i happened to have an alcohol wipe and although it took awhile, i got it all off. i was really worried it would mess things up.
     
    rustyosaurus, Feb 20, 2011
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  5. OneCool

    OneCool I AM NUMBER 67

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    I have used WD-40 too.

    It works
     
    OneCool, Feb 20, 2011
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