How to clean adhesive residue or haze left by masking

Adhesive residue or haze left by masking can be difficult to remove. It usually occurs when the masking's latex adhesive gets old or is exposed to moisture, high temperature, or sunlight.

The residue or haze may be removed using kerosene or aliphatic naphtha (VM&P naphtha) followed by a thorough rinse with water. A product specifically formulated for removing adhesive residue is:

D&K Unstik Adhesive Releasing Solvent, Part #470
D&K Group Inc.
1795 Commerce Dr
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
https://www.dkgroup.com/product/cleaners/

Anti-Static Cleaners and Polishes
**Craftics® Inc.
PO Box 91930
Albuquerque, NM 87199
(505) 338-0005

210 and 210 Plus
Plastic Cleaner
Sumner Laboratories
186 Lincoln St.
Boston, MA 02111
617-542-8656
Fax: 617-482-9001

Plexus Plastic Center
Plexus
638 Lindero Canyon Rd.
#371
Agoura, CA 91301
800-405-6495
Fax: 818-879-0697
www.plexusplasticcleaner.com

Scotch-Brite High
Performance Cloth
3M Corp – Home Care
Division
2100 Wilson Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55119
877-362-5684
Fax: 651-733-0914
www.3m.com