What works on removing old stickers or tape from lenses.

Jun 18, 2013
3,709
PA
So not trying to screw up a vintage dome, that some IDIOT note the capitalization stuck a tag on the dome and does not want to come off.

What works? tried some Isopropyl alcohol but didnt really get anywhere.
 

stansdds

Member
May 25, 2010
3,533
U.S.A., Virginia
I sometimes wonder if the adhesive on some labels and stickers slightly softens the surface of some plastics, making removal really difficult and leaving behind an imprint of the label or decal.
 

Nolines

Member
Apr 5, 2018
1,678
Margate, FL
Have you tried rain x?? I have recently found it helps to remove glue residue off paint, it might work on the lenses since it's denatured alcohol.
 

redrdr67

Member
May 21, 2010
72
USA CA/LA
Try duct tape. Stick on the residue, pull off. Repeat with new piece of duct tape every time, until all of the residue is gone. Worked on a lot of sticker/label residue
 
Jun 18, 2013
3,709
PA
Tried the Duct tape trick, no dice, then went with the Novus 2 and again no dice. Dabbled some WD-40 on it and let it sit for about 10 min. Came right off, I don't see any adverse effects to the dome, but will probably give it a polish with Novus 2 just to wrap it up.
 

bpollard

Member
Jun 13, 2010
422
USA, SC
Tried the Duct tape trick, no dice, then went with the Novus 2 and again no dice. Dabbled some WD-40 on it and let it sit for about 10 min. Came right off, I don't see any adverse effects to the dome, but will probably give it a polish with Novus 2 just to wrap it up.
WD 40 will fix anything
 

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