Goo Gone

[molotovwars]

So I've read about the wonders of goo gone here on the forums and other places on teh interweb, but I've got a couple of questions before I start rubbing it all over my prized possessions. Like with any cleaning product you have to be careful what materials you put it on, so I want to make sure I don't damage my things.

Is it safe to use on the plastic used in Playstation Controllers and N64 controllers (may be different plastics but I know I'll be using it on both)?

If I am using it to remove stickers should I first try to remove the sticker (even if I know its going to make a mess) then use the goo gone to clean up the residue, or can I apply it directly on the sticker and remove the sticker and any potential residue all at the same time.

More questions to come, thanks in advance.

[HoboJoe]

I've used it on N64 controllers and consoles...so it works on them fine...i dont know about PS1 though...prolly the same though.

[Scooter]

I've found it works best if you remove as much of the sticker as you can then use the Goo Gone on the residue. If the sticker is paper without a glossy or plastic coating, you can apply it directly to the sticker before trying to peel it up and it will loosen the gum but will also make the paper easier to tear.

[racketboy]

It should be fine on plastics.
The only exterior things you should worry about it labels and areas that could leak into the insides since you are dealing with a liquid.
If you are nervous about certain areas/surfaces, put the Goo Gone on a cloth first and then apply it, then you don't have a bunch of liquid on your surface.

[nightwalker]

Can goo gone work to try and give back some color to my snes that is all yellow on top?

[ott0bot]

I would first try to clean as much dirt as possible with some rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth and q-tips.

Goo gone works on most surfaces, but do not use it on rubberized plastic or on cart labels. It can give the rubber and odd texture sometimes and it will discolor the paper on on the label. Any hard plastic or smooth non-absorbent surface and it should work wonderfully, but like racket said test it out first. Put some on a cotton cloth and rub it in a small unseen area if you see color coming off with the dirt of residue, you should try something else. Thats why its important to clean it first.

[racketboy]

Can goo gone work to try and give back some color to my snes that is all yellow on top?

Not thinking so....

[HoboJoe]

Yellow has to deal with the plastic fading....it's like jeans....once they fade they don't go back.

[obi-shawn]

Here is a good article on why the plastics turn yellow.

Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines

As to the original question about removing stickers.
You can apply goo gone directly on the sticker to loosen it.

Here is a little tutorial which deals with removing price stickers on Star Wars figures, but would work the same here.

Price Sticker Removal Instructions

[extrarice]

Be careful with the Goo Gone. I have heard legend about it warping plastics...