but it does a hell of a job getting gumming stuff off.
Goo Gone Mishap.........
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Goo Gone Mishap.........
I was cleaning up my car for a car show and had a spot on my ashtray cover from a velcro tape I had removed and was preparing to clean it off with Goo Gone...........I spilled a small amount on the console and tried to wipe it up quickly but too late......the more I wiped I noticed the protective coating on the console was peeling up as I wiped. Not sure what the coating is but now have a mess, anybody know if I remove the console and clean the rest off what is the prouct they use on this? I know it cuts the glare because the sopts where it came off is very shiny. Maybe now a good time to go with the painted versions. Looks like a no-show for the car show as I'm now too sick to go.............the stock market crash and now this...........not my week.
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Here's one for sale (minor blemish included)...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2148832
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2148832
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I've used it for years with no problem and that is the reason I posted the thread. I didn't know the coating was even on the console and once the Goo Gone got on it, it started to peel and and is like a satin rubbery substance. I can take the piece out and finish taking the rest off but don't know what they used as it doesn't appear to be a clear coat............anyone out there know what the protective coating is?
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I did a quick search and found that the thread and info listed below maybe the stock look you might be after.
Hope this helps.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=paint+console
http://www.yourautotrim.com/semteco.html
http://www.yourautotrim.com/semsaglcl.html
Hope this helps.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=paint+console
http://www.yourautotrim.com/semteco.html
http://www.yourautotrim.com/semsaglcl.html
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Painted versions would look good. 
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Goo Gone has powerful solvents...I think I recall xylene and toluene make up part of the formula...these 2 will damage (dissolve) painted surfaces...I wouldn't go near my C5 with it!!!!
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Nasty stuff. I tried using it on the door sill panels to remove scuff marks and melted the plastic. WD 40 works well for sticky gummy stuff like velcro and stickers.
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I use denatured alcohol for that sort of thing.........haven't damaged any type of surface yet If I'm not sure, I try it on a very small surface first though.
If I'm not sure, I try it on a very small surface first though.
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Dang that sucks 
I hope it works out well for you, you could go to the Parts For Sale section and see if anyone has a console for sale!
Thanks,Matt
I hope it works out well for you, you could go to the Parts For Sale section and see if anyone has a console for sale!
Thanks,Matt
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PETROLEUM NAPHTHA and CITRUS OIL are the 2 ingredients in GooGone.
Naphtha is also known as White Gas or Coleman lantern fuel. Add a bit of citrus oil to hide the odor and slow the evaporation rate and you have GooGone (and a few less $ in your wallet).
Don't need a gallon? Cig lighter fluid is Naphtha, and it comes in a handy dispenser can.
I have used it for many years and never had a woops with it.
Naphtha is also known as White Gas or Coleman lantern fuel. Add a bit of citrus oil to hide the odor and slow the evaporation rate and you have GooGone (and a few less $ in your wallet).
Don't need a gallon? Cig lighter fluid is Naphtha, and it comes in a handy dispenser can.
I have used it for many years and never had a woops with it.
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