Removing plastic protection from a door handle

Question

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!

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Try rubbing a oily substance(corn,or olive oil)on it leaving on long enough to peel the plastic but not harm the metal.

William · Answer

I would try Goo Gone. Let it soak a while before wiping and removing. You can also try WD 40.

Marie Alesi Caruana · Answer

Goo Be Gone worked--then I spray painted the handles black to match the rest of the door. So far, holding up very nicely.

Betsy Wilson · Answer

Thanks, bu

Teresa · Answer

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

Kirstie · Answer

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. :-(

Fugategloria · Answer

Try a hair dryer

Jackie Lange · Answer

use very fine steel wool.

SPYKE · Answer

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.

Sandy · Answer

There is a product called Goo-Gone, works great. Available at most drugstores

Cindi · Answer

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.

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