Cleaning carbon fiber

[Jyda]

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?

[Erik Lund]

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

[Mikes]

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

[Jyda]

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

[Jyda]

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.