Asked on Apr 05, 2016
Removing plastic protection from a door handle
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Betsy Wilson
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Apparently, the door handle we installed several years ago was protected by a plastic film. It's spotty & yellow, now. Oops... the finish underneath looks great, but how do I remove excess the baked on plastic without ruining the handle? Vinegar & magic erasers do not work! HELP!
Door handle
11 answers
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Try rubbing a oily substance(corn,or olive oil)on it leaving on long enough to peel the plastic but not harm the metal.
Janet Pizaro
on Apr 05, 2016
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I would try Goo Gone. Let it soak a while before wiping and removing. You can also try WD 40.
William
on Apr 05, 2016
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Goo Be Gone worked--then I spray painted the handles black to match the rest of the door. So far, holding up very nicely.
Marie Alesi Caruana
on Apr 06, 2016
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Thanks, bu
Betsy Wilson
on Apr 06, 2016
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I have had good luck with bartender's friend it works without scratching and it works on so many others things! https://www.barkeepersfriend.com
Teresa
on Apr 06, 2016
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Our brushed finished on a similar exterior door handle has done the same thing in just a few years. Unfortunately, there's nothing (other than replacing it) that you can do. :-(
Kirstie
on Apr 06, 2016
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Try a hair dryer
Fugategloria
on Apr 06, 2016
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use very fine steel wool.
Jackie Lange
on Apr 06, 2016
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Try using Acetone to remove the plastic film. Test with a Q-Tip on a small area to see if it removes the plastic film and doesn't affect the finish of the handle itself.
SPYKE
on Apr 06, 2016
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There is a product called Goo-Gone, works great. Available at most drugstores
Sandy
on Apr 06, 2016
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I use AVON Skin So Soft bath oil, the original, to remove tags, and the goo under it, and have done it to tags that have been there for years (I resell things at our antique mall). The more stuck on it is, the harder it is to remove, but if you just keep working it, it will come off. It works like Goo Gone, so either will probably do it, but it'll take some elbow grease.
Cindi
on Apr 07, 2016
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