Hard to say without seeing what you got. Post pics of what you are up against? I'm not an expert on this but I have removed paint accidentally by using alcohol and goo gone and goof off on the wrong paints. Maybe try to find out what the paint finish that Wang used, and knows what is safe to use. My god, this is perhaps one of only a few units in existence? It would be a damn shame if after all this time the unit was preserved so well and it in our hands it gets its finish flawed. You gotta slow down and do it right on this one. On 3/19/2018 12:33 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic wrote:

Thank you Doug/David.

I only used a small amount of Goof Off but it didn't work anyhow. Maybe because the instructions say to let it dissolve the residue for a couple of minutes, however, this is a vertical panel so when I put it onto the residue most of it just dripped down. What's a better method, other than removing the panels (not so easy to do; it requires removing whole components not just typical latch-on panels.)

On Mon, Mar 19, 2018 at 12:33:24AM -0400, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic wrote:

Thank you Doug/David.

I only used a small amount of Goof Off but it didn't work anyhow. Maybe because the instructions say to let it dissolve the residue for a couple of minutes, however, this is a vertical panel so when I put it onto the residue most of it just dripped down. What's a better method, other than removing the panels (not so easy to do; it requires removing whole components not just typical latch-on panels.)

Some of the citrus oil products like goo gone come in different thicknesses. The thicker ones stay in place better. You can also tape in place a rag wet with the stuff though since it disolves adhesive you need to keep it away from where the tape is taped down. This is what I do as I move through my removal products. For the first removal test pick a spot where it will be less visible if any problems. Do it by hand wiping with a rag frequently that will show the paint color. As long as its only mildly attacking the paint you can normally see some residue on the rag before the damage becomes that noticable. If there is actual plastic film left from the tape the products won't work well since they can't get to the adhesive. I put it on and let it work under a little then carefully work at the edges with fingermail trying to loosen it so the stuff can work its way under more. Really old masking tape also seems to get hard to disolve. Similar products I have round De-Solv-it. Quite runny. Goo gone pro power is thicker. Haven't used it much yet. I think I got it at home depot.