OT--by a mile! Copier toner on plastic

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I suspect a number of you have encountered this before--placed copies
produced by copier that uses toner and electrostatic process next to a
plastic binder surface. The copy left behind a beautiful mirror image
of itself, which is well nigh indestructible!

Anyone know how to get that stuff off of the plastic? I've tried
alcohol with no luck--drank the rest of it! Then, tried acetone--that
works, but takes the plastic with it as well! Then, tried wifey's
Greased Lightning--also no luck.

OK, I know, a plastic notebook--what's the big deal? They're a dime a
dozen at Staples. Well, this one has some sentimental value, and I'd
just as soon it not be messed up.

Thanks for the help.

Lakeside
 
I suspect a number of you have encountered this before--placed copies
produced by copier that uses toner and electrostatic process next to a
plastic binder surface. The copy left behind a beautiful mirror image
of itself, which is well nigh indestructible!

Anyone know how to get that stuff off of the plastic?
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Perhaps a mechanical removal is best. Very mild abrasives may remove it.
I would try mild abrasives such as flour, talcum powder, and finally
some of the mild "Comet". You might test the mild abrasives against
similar plastic covers to see if the abrasive effect ruins the
appearance of your object.

Jim
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Been there done that. A lot :)

I started putting one blank sheet of paper at the front of my spiral-bound
stuff and that solved the problem.

-Larry
 
A co-worker of mine discovered years ago that cigarette lighter fluid will
remove transferred toner from vinyl notebooks. (Of course, be very careful
about the fumes and flame when using it for this purpose!) She'd pour just
a little on the affected area and remove both the stain and the fluid with a
paper towel. (Be careful also where you discard the fluid-wet towel.) With
safety precautions, I've used lighter fluid for this purpose with complete
success for years.

Larry said:
Been there done that. A lot :)

I started putting one blank sheet of paper at the front of my spiral-bound
stuff and that solved the problem.

-Larry
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Hmmm... I wonder if Goo-Gone will work ?

-Larry

Richard L. George said:
A co-worker of mine discovered years ago that cigarette lighter fluid will
remove transferred toner from vinyl notebooks. (Of course, be very careful
about the fumes and flame when using it for this purpose!) She'd pour just
a little on the affected area and remove both the stain and the fluid with a
paper towel. (Be careful also where you discard the fluid-wet towel.) With
safety precautions, I've used lighter fluid for this purpose with complete
success for years.
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Hmmm... I wonder if Goo-Gone will work ?

-Larry >>

Goo Gone is for glue residue, it's not strong enough for toner. You want
their sister product Goof Off. I'll try both of them and let ya know.

Raymond
 
Richard L. George said:
A co-worker of mine discovered years ago that cigarette lighter fluid will
remove transferred toner from vinyl notebooks. (Of course, be very careful
about the fumes and flame when using it for this purpose!) She'd pour just
a little on the affected area and remove both the stain and the fluid with a
paper towel. (Be careful also where you discard the fluid-wet towel.) With
safety precautions, I've used lighter fluid for this purpose with complete
success for years.

Larry said:
Been there done that. A lot :)

I started putting one blank sheet of paper at the front of my spiral-bound
stuff and that solved the problem.

-Larry
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George,

MANY THANKS!!! The lighter fluid worked like a champ. Binder restored!

And, I remember having used Larry's trick of putting a piece of blank
paper between the plastic and the copy, but I learned to do that AFTER
this particular binder had been marred.

I KNEW I could count on the collective expertise and experience of this
group!

Best regards to all,

Lakeside
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Larry said:
Hmmm... I wonder if Goo-Gone will work ?

-Larry
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Larry,

Didn't think to try that, but I will, and will report the progress.
Gettin' too sleepy to try it tonight!

Thanks again,

Lakeside
 
Larry said:
Ah, yes. And the rampant abuse of Oranges continues :)

-Larry
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Yeah, and I'll bet all those greedy developers in Phoenix that cleared
their orange groves so they could build houses will be sorry one day,
when the demand for orange products outstrips the demand for housing!!
Tongue planted firmly in cheek!

But, I did hate to see all those wonderful orange trees go. As we in GE
used to say "Progress is our most important PROBLEM!"

Lakeside
 
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