Removing sticky foam pad adhesive?

[arby]

Anyone have any tips on how they remove the sticky adhesive from gyro mounting pads/servo tape etc?

Currently trying acetone and a lolly stick as a scraper but is a slow messy business - is there an easier way?

Bob

[trvo]

Use a knife that is shaped like a wallpaper scraper

Trev

[jamiem]

i find if you use original futaba pads then they come off in one piece i know it doesnt help you now, but one to remember i personally use a sharb blade and scrap it off it needs be.

[fatmantom]

WHITE SPIRIT!

dip a cotton bud into a bottle of white spirit and then u only need a little bit and it will all disolve and come loose for you to simiply wipe it away with a washing up sponge thing... (with the abrasive side)

cheers,

[richieclarkie]

It can take a while but normally working your thumb accross the edge or even your fingernail eventually even the most stubborn stuff comes away.

I don't like using blades as it damages the surfaces.

[heliward0]

wifes nail varnish re-mover!!

[3dx]

Best stuff I found to shift the goo is Isopropyl Alcohol-otherwise known as record cleaner fluid or on mediswabs, and sharp fingernails ,,,,,,

[TrexMADuk]

Lighter Fluid and a rag...plus elbo grease....works a treeat and leaves the surface nice and clean...

[arby]

Thanks for all the suggestions,

Cotton bud and acetone made fairly quick work of it (No white spirit to hand - as it could be misinterpreted as a desire to do some painting/decorating)

Bob.

[Boggy]

a wallpaper scraper shaped like a knife and nail varnish remover!!