I don`t know if it is available in Canada but I use Goo Gone. It is a thick liquid that is really good at removing all types of sticky messes. I have had good luck with old residue from tape and decals etc. without harming the paint.
Here is a link:
http://www.magicamerican.com/
Karen Rawls Winchester VA
On 4/9/06, vjp@telus.net <vjp@telus.net> wrote:
>
> I have a couple of 60+ year old frames that I am not going to re-paint bu
t
> that I want to preserve in all their faded glory. They both have residue
> left from various bits of adhesive tape that when pulled off basically
> turned to dust.
>
> The residue is like crust, it is not coming up easily with polishing
> compound and the areas are over top of box lining and decals in areas.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Victor Penner
>
> Vancouver BC Canada