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BillA · 6 December 2022, 02:40 AM

Just bought an older piece with some of the green hologram sticker attached.
The top plastic like piece peeled off easily.
It left a gummy/goo on the case back.
What is the best way to remove this residue without scratching the case back?
thank you.

beshannon · 6 December 2022, 02:42 AM

WD40 on a towel

tifosi · 6 December 2022, 02:43 AM

I normally use a paper towel with alcohol on it. Just kinda dab it on a bit. It'll loosen right up. Then I use my favorite watch cleaner (baby shampoo) to clean the entire watch.

BillA · 6 December 2022, 02:46 AM

Anyone ever use "Goo Gone"?

tifosi · 6 December 2022, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BillA

Anyone ever use "Goo Gone"?

That would work for sure. I just never have that on hand, but I always have rubbing alcohol.

BillA · 6 December 2022, 03:02 AM

Used Goo Gone, worked perfectly, then cleaned watch with Wrist Clean.

DJ2020 · 6 December 2022, 05:40 AM

Alcohol is great..... For drying out rubber seals. Would not use that.
Use a cotton ball dry to grab most of the goo. Then soap and water with another to finish the job.

Watch seals are made to prevent water ingress. Not chemicals. Even perfumes and lotions are hazardous. As stated in the owner's manual.

tifosi · 6 December 2022, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ2020

Alcohol is great..... For drying out rubber seals. Would not use that.
Use a cotton ball dry to grab most of the goo. Then soap and water with another to finish the job.

Watch seals are made to prevent water ingress. Not chemicals. Even perfumes and lotions are hazardous. As stated in the owner's manual.

Maybe a concern if you are submerging it in alcohol. LOL

Dabbing a bit on with a paper towel is harmless.

CarlOver · 6 December 2022, 08:08 AM

I would sparingly use goo gone.

BillA · 6 December 2022, 08:30 AM

Just dabbed it on, then used wrist clean
Worked fine

Tools · 6 December 2022, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BillA

Just dabbed it on, then used wrist clean
Worked fine

You did good. It's stainless steel, you will have trouble harming it with almost any solvent. You would also have to be a magician to get any fluid that could damage them, anywhere near the seals.

ltmgeller · 6 December 2022, 03:15 PM

Mine just fell off

pwcres · 6 December 2022, 04:06 PM

Just grind it off with a Type 27 grinding wheel. Will save time and cleans it right up!!

Seriously, just use any gentle solvent then wash and rinse with mild soap...

fskywalker · 6 December 2022, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pwcres

Just grind it off with a Type 27 grinding wheel.

7enderbender · 7 December 2022, 04:06 AM

A hair dryer. And naphtha (lighter fluid). I’d stay away from WD40 and goo-gone.

BillA · 7 December 2022, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 7enderbender

A hair dryer. And naphtha (lighter fluid). I’d stay away from WD40 and goo-gone.

Too late
Goo gone worked just great

Pop Art Suzy · 7 December 2022, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BillA

Anyone ever use "Goo Gone"?

I was just going to suggest that. I have some at home and it works wonders for removing sticky-like goo. I can't imagine it would harm the watch either.

6 December 2022, 02:40 AM	#1
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,878	Removal of green hologram on case back Just bought an older piece with some of the green hologram sticker attached. The top plastic like piece peeled off easily. It left a gummy/goo on the case back. What is the best way to remove this residue without scratching the case back? thank you.

6 December 2022, 02:42 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	WD40 on a towel __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

6 December 2022, 02:43 AM	#3
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I normally use a paper towel with alcohol on it. Just kinda dab it on a bit. It'll loosen right up. Then I use my favorite watch cleaner (baby shampoo) to clean the entire watch. __________________ Russ

6 December 2022, 05:40 AM	#7
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	Alcohol is great..... For drying out rubber seals. Would not use that. Use a cotton ball dry to grab most of the goo. Then soap and water with another to finish the job. Watch seals are made to prevent water ingress. Not chemicals. Even perfumes and lotions are hazardous. As stated in the owner's manual. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

6 December 2022, 03:15 PM	#12
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Mine just fell off __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

6 December 2022, 02:46 AM	#4
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,878	Anyone ever use "Goo Gone"?

6 December 2022, 03:02 AM	#6
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,878	Used Goo Gone, worked perfectly, then cleaned watch with Wrist Clean.

6 December 2022, 08:08 AM	#9
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,219	I would sparingly use goo gone.

6 December 2022, 08:30 AM	#10
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,878	Just dabbed it on, then used wrist clean Worked fine

6 December 2022, 04:06 PM	#13
pwcres "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Eastern US Watch: 16610 Posts: 62	Just grind it off with a Type 27 grinding wheel. Will save time and cleans it right up!! Seriously, just use any gentle solvent then wash and rinse with mild soap...

7 December 2022, 04:06 AM	#15
7enderbender "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 976	A hair dryer. And naphtha (lighter fluid). I’d stay away from WD40 and goo-gone.

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