Does Goof-Off leave residue??

[treimers]

Hi all --

I scored this tool cabinet at our local scrap yard for $13.50

I'm planning to use Goof-Off to remove adhesive residue on it.
You might be able to see where the owners had stuck Xs of electrical tape on it,
and there are some other spots where duct tape was on it.

Will soap and water remove all the leftover residue from the Goof-Off
before painting?

The top is quite rusty, and will probably need sanding and then some EvapoRust
or something like that.

I guess for all the other specks and scratches that have rusted slightly, I'll just sand it and paint.

Planning on going back with basic red Rustoleum. A spot check seems to show that's a match.

Based on the handle hardware, does anyone know who might've made this?

Reason I ask is that I'm looking for the drawer slide clips you see in the second pic.

The last two pics are of the bottom door and it's rail.
I also don't know what's missing on either the lower door or it's rail. It just falls right out - looks from the wear marks on the door like there was some sort of clip on the top of each side of the door, that rode on those rails going into the cabinet.

 

[jakemac]

Water alone should neutralize any leftover solvent, but will leave any leftover adhesive residue. Flip your rag to a clean face often during the cleaning, and go over it with a completely clean rag for the last pass. It should be fine after that. Wait 24 hours after using it before priming, so that the painted area has a chance to re-cure before painting again. Then scuff and prime.

Goof-Off / Oops! (same stuff) is great stuff, I go through a lot of it on projects.

 

[Outlawmws]

No clue on the goof off, but lighter fluid/Naphtha/White gas doe not (It's Called "Panel Wipe" in the UK as painters use it for the final pre paint wipe down...), and does a good job removing adhesives.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Personally, I use WD-40 for stuff like that.

I use goof-off for brand new price tags on wood handles and bubble gum on my boot.

 

[celticbhoy]

I've had no luck with goof-off. Have much better results with degreaser or wd-40, or even brake cleaner.

 

[mmack66]

Yes. You need to use Goof-Off-Off to remove the residue.

 

[CWP1616L]

Will soap and water remove all the leftover residue from the Goof-Off
before painting?

Goof-Off will leave an oily residue behind. Wipe it off with lacquer thinner.

 

[treimers]

OK ---

Sounds like I should use the laquer thinner, since everyone is either saying
Goof leaves a residue, or doesn't work for them

I think I might have to start another thread to ask about the cabinet
and it's doors...
Seems like the title is what people are answering, understandably enough..

 

[rlitman]

No clue on the goof off, but lighter fluid/Naphtha/White gas doe not (It's Called "Panel Wipe" in the UK as painters use it for the final pre paint wipe down...), and does a good job removing adhesives.

+1

It does, but Goo Gone (very similar to Goof Off), is still a little better at dissolving adhesive. If you already have the Goo Gone or Goof Off, use it, and then wipe with VM&P Naphtha. If not, just use the naphtha. It may be a tiny bit slower, but it will NOT leave any residue.

 

[treimers]

+1

Goo Gone (very similar to Goof Off), is still a little better at dissolving adhesive.

Interesting... now I'm gonna have to check the can!
I'm now not sure which one I have out on the shelf...

 

[rlitman]

Just to be clear, I was saying that these products were better at dissolving sticker adhesive than naphtha. Not that one was better than the other.

Lacquer thinner is better yet at dissolving sticker adhesive, but is a stronger solvent in general (dissolves gloves too).

 

[Outlawmws]

Not to mention you can absorb it through your skin, and of course it strips all the oils from said skin...

 

[CWP1616L]

Interesting... now I'm gonna have to check the can!
I'm now not sure which one I have out on the shelf...

There's also a product called Lift Off.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Be careful with Lacquer thinner. I noticed on older boxes like that it will damage the paint in quick-fast ways. Ask me how I know.

I don't know if the paint loses something over time, or if it was just different chemicals in the paint back then...maybe someone can chime in.

 

[Ben Buck]

Treimers, you might try Waterloo with your inquiry on the rail clips. They look like the ones on my Waterloo and Sears boxes. E mail that photo to customer service, just my .02.

 

[Erampu]

Yes. You need to use Goof-Off-Off to remove the residue.

Now, that thar is plumb humorous...