Tech/maintenance Removing glue from Meyer MP

[SaxinNZ]

So, I got a pack of new mouthpiece protector pads and started to peel off the old one which I had chewed through, and wow, was I surprised at the amount of sticky residue left by it!
I tried gently cleaning it with a soapy water solution, but it doesnt touch the stuff. I dont want to damage the Hard Rubber Meyer No.6, and so I'n not sure what solvent I should apply. Any idea folks?

 

[saxmad]

try isopropyl alcohol.

 

[SaxinNZ]

try isopropyl alcohol.

I did think about that, and I have some in the workshop, but wasn't sure if it would effect the hard rubber.
When you say "try", do you know if it is okay to use on hard rubber? Thank you.

 

[skeller047]

I would use naptha (lighter fluid) before isopropyl alcohol. It might work better.

Both of those thinks are OK to use on hard rubber, but don’t soak the mouthpiece in them. Just apply a little with a soft cloth and wipe.

You probably know this but don’t let warm water near it, it will discolor the piece. Lukewarm, like for baby formula is OK, but no hotter.

 

[SaxinNZ]

I would use naptha (lighter fluid) before isopropyl alcohol. It might work better.

Both of those thinks are OK to use on hard rubber, but don’t soak the mouthpiece in them. Just apply a little with a soft cloth and wipe.

You probably know this but don’t let warm water near it, it will discolor the piece. Lukewarm, like for baby formula is OK, but no hotter.

Thank you. Yes, I did learn that the hard way. I have a discoloured Yani MP from trying to clean it under the hot water tap. I could have kicked myself!

 

[turf3]

Olive oil. The majority of these adhesives are non-polar in nature so non-polar solvents work best. Olive oil won't harm the hard rubber or you.

Then wash it with ordinary soap and water before you put the new pad on.

 

[PigSquealer]

Olive oil or pink rubber pencil eraser. Warm-tepid water & cotton towel.

 

[SaxinNZ]

Tried Olive oil...didnt touch the glue at all. Didnt have naptha availabe so went with isoprop alcohol. That worked but still had to scratch at the glue with finger nail..... god knows what it is but it was tough to remove!
Cleaned off with cold water and polished off with olive oil. What a job!
Thank you all for the help and advice.

 

[Targa]

I'd have used turps or substitute, seems to work on anything like that without damage.
Always use it for getting the glue off that's left behind by labels, like on the new washing up bowl this morning.