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Best solvent to clean Vibrapod marks?

I "used" Vibrapods to isolate my gear on my audio rack. Well, come to find out, they leave a rubber like substance on the surface when you remove them to clean, etc. Does anyone know the best solvent that will remove this stuff, that won't take the stain or finish off the wood? I have tried some mild solvents to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I looked through the threads, but could not find any other references. Thanks!
blueman
blueman OP
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Thanks everyone for responding..I guess it is time for a new rack...:) I have already switched to Herbies Tenderfoot isolators and I highly recommend them. Nasty stuff..that Vibrapod goo....:(
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nsgarch
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Ronsonal Lighter Fluid (naphtha) the universal cleaning solvent. Won't hurt finishes, leaves no residue, even cleans NOS vacuum tubes without removing the delicate printing! Yes, it removes sorbothane (Vibrapod) markes cleanly, no problem.
dopogue
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Sorry, just tried Ronsonol on the only item I still have (Audiosource amp) that suffered from the Viprapods. Sorry, no effect. The stuff had actually etched the (metal) surface. Maybe if you catch it early enough.
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nsgarch
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Ronsonal has no effect on metal Dopogue (or did you mean the Vibrapods etched the surface?) Anyway, the 'metal' surface must have some kind of coating on it. Some of these clear coats are resin (epoxy) based and will absorb the solvents in sorbothane (or from rubber feet, if you stack other components on them.) Don't know why this happens with these clear coated surfaces (as opposed to painted surfaces) but it often does.
dopogue
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Sorry, I meant to be clear that the Vibrapod goo did indeed etch the (metal) top of the amp. So Ronsonol (or anything else) had no chance to correct the problem. Dave
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