cleaning decades of icky-sticky off of epoxy lacquer

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David A. Goldfarb
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Re: cleaning decades of icky-sticky off of epoxy lacquer

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I've used naphtha to remove adhesives and other gunk from various kinds of finished wood surfaces, and I'd think epoxy lacquer could withstand it. Obviously, try a small amount in an inconspicuous area first.
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Re: cleaning decades of icky-sticky off of epoxy lacquer

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Zep Citrus Degreaser, available at Home Depot in gallon bottles for about $12. Great stuff.
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no to the solvents!
Yes to the degreaser...pick your poison, I'm guessing they all work. Simple Green Crystal is amazing in the scum in can remove from any surface.
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I've used purple power. It's my go to heavy duty degreaser, and works decently in that regard, but I usually go to it because it's easy to find.


I also like that it's purple.
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