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Gear Talk => Other => Topic started by: Jyda on June 18, 2019, 11:44:47

Title: Cleaning carbon fiber
Post by: Jyda on June 18, 2019, 11:44:47

I have tape residue on my carbon fiber tripod legs. Is it ok to use white benzene to clean or should I use something else?

Title: Re: Cleaning carbon fiber
Post by: Erik Lund on June 18, 2019, 12:21:19

Most tape glue residues comes off with oil and a soft rag, after a bit of soaking :)

Title: Re: Cleaning carbon fiber
Post by: Mikes on June 18, 2019, 13:28:46

Also eucalyptus oil is excellent for removing sticky residues. It is usually available from pharmacies.

Title: Re: Cleaning carbon fiber
Post by: Jyda on June 18, 2019, 14:18:20

Thanks. I will have to check what kind of oils I have at home. :)

Title: Re: Cleaning carbon fiber
Post by: Jyda on June 18, 2019, 15:18:46

Ok, I tried rapeseed oil and baby oil (essentially the same) with little or no effect. I finally resorted to white benzene which seemed to be the ticket. No ill effect on the carbon fiber that I could see.