I have in a pinch tried "Corn Huskers" hand lotion as an adhesive
remover--it works great on most adhesives and does not mar plastics.
Follow it up with a plex cleaner to remove any greasy residue.

Julia Moore
Indianapolis Art Center

William Low wrote:
>
> Chris,
> A small amount of mineral spirits, if applied carefully, should help with adhesives without doing too much damage especially if you clean it off quickly. I have found plexi buffing/cleaning solutions to be worthless. I am told that automobile buffing compounds are the thing to use
> but I have not used them (anyone else?). For general polishing I really like C.R. Laurence's "Work Site" plastic cleaner (better than others I've tried - Brillianize, etc.).
>
> Bill Low
> Bates College Museum of Art
> 75 Russell St.
> Lewiston, ME 04240
> www.bates.edu/acad/museum
>
> Chris Woodson wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have a suggestion for some sort of solvent or cleaner that is
> > good for removing adhesive from plexiglass without damaging the plexi?  We
> > are changing around some graphics in our exhibit hall but want to use the
> > original plexi panels with new graphics.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris Woodson
> > Roanoke Island Festival Park (Elizabeth II state historic site)
> > Manteo, NC
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