clean sticker goo off carbon can

[VladTepes]

I removed the damaged sticker from my Akro carbon can.

It left a lot of gooey residue behind and I'm wondering how best to clean it off.

Something that will clean the goo but not damage the finish on the can.

Any tips?

[Kiwifruit]

Sandpaper is popular in Australia.

or citrus cleaner should work. 

[Sweaty]

Preferred option would be eucalyptus oil, or citrus cleaner.

[KiwiCol]

Thinners or nail polish remover also dissolve & remover that residue.  Shouldn't hurt the finish on the carbon can at all.

[Sweaty]

The main reason I prefer eucalyptus oil, is that I know it doesn't contain any chemicals etc, so there is no risk and works great.
Just make sure you get the 100 % eucalyptus oil & not the other watered down versions.
Local Coles/Woolworths stock them 

[Del]

Acetone - put it on a cloth lay it on the glue for about 5 to 10 seconds then scrape off it'll come off in seconds - if it doesn't remove all of it repeat and once all off give it another wipe with clean cloth and acetone to clean it all up as you can get some residue where the edges of the decal were - just did Seth's tail panel & Tank this way with no damage to the paint

be careful if using a blade as it can sometimes gouge the paint I use plastic blades for this reason

Del

[Batkwaka]

I used a Ryobi hobby tool with a buffing attachment and autosol to remove the sticky remains of a ladies shoe heel. Did the job nicely.

[Tony Nitrous]

I use some stuff called. "Prep-Sol".
I'm not sure if the public can buy it.
Works well, similar to thinners, I have used it on lots of brand new cars where removing badges or stickers has left the glue behind.

[Mister Fishfinger]

As there is no paint to worry about, paint thinners would be my favourite. My local auto store sells it in 5 litre cans but I don't think they are supposed to because it's marked "Professional use only". The fumes are incredibly toxic, maybe that's why it works so well. Great for cleaning carbs etc.

Failing that, as Del mentioned - acetone. My wife and daughters also know it as nail varnish remover, so I have a readily available supply.

[VladTepes]

Thanks all.

Tony yep anyone can buy prep-sol. Good stuff it is.  I think I may have some.
Sweaty - I don't have any Euc. oil (I had considered that) but I'm pretty sure I have some of the citrus stuff somewhere...
Del - pretty sure I do have acetone so I'll give that a whirl. Thanks.

[grog]

Prepsol been around ages. Car painters used it back in 80s as final wipe over b4 painting.

[Tony Nitrous]

I use it every day. Heaps of us have a bottle near where we work.
I use it on brand new cars every day.

[VladTepes]

Prepsol been around ages. Car painters used it back in 80s as final wipe over b4 painting.

I assume they still do use it?

[Del]

Prepsol been around ages. Car painters used it back in 80s as final wipe over b4 painting.

I assume they still do use it?

here in the UK it is called panel wipe

[shanered6]

Lighter fluid and a soft cloth