Clean label residue from mask lens?

[Artimas]

I just purchased an Atomic frameless mask. There was a plastic static-stick warning label on the outside of one of the lenses. After cleaning the mask with toothpaste 5 or 6 times, the edge of the rectangle where the label was attached is still visible. When I run my fingernail along the area I can feel an indentation, but can't see it.

Any idea how to remove it without damaging the lens?

Thanks.

 

[Scubastud16]

Use a toothbrush.

 

[miketsp]

Carbonize it with a lighter flame (carefully to not burn the silicone) then rub with toothpaste until smooth.

 

[alcina]

Dishwashing liquid. Squirt a little on, rub it in,leave it for a minute or two and use hot water (not boiling but good and warm). Rub your finger over it, rinse.

It's how we take the stickies off ours and works a treat.

 

[fisherdvm]

My understanding is that the lenses are glasses, and solvents wouldn't hurt it. But it might hurt the bicarbonate frame or the silicone skirts.

I would carefully use a little WD-40, or some GOOoff. Or your wife's fingernail polish remover. Rub a small amount on the label, and remove it with your fingernail. If the gum is still left, apply a little more solvent, and again, use your fingernail to scrape it off. Or you can use the edge of a plastic putty knife, or the edge of a plastic disposable spoon.

 

[Papa_Bear]

Try some WD-40 first that will melt the label residue then the dish soap and I use a sonic tooth brush and non-abrasive tooth paste!

 

[jiml]

I just had to remove some old sticker glue from an Equivalent Air Depth table. I tried dish soap, toothpaste, nothing worked. Then I remembered the old gum in the hair trick, and tried some peanut butter. Worked like a charm.

 

[Papa_Bear]

Yes it will, it has peanut oil in it and acts lick the WD-40! The WD also has solvents that help! It works great for new windows and car stickers as well!

 

[Artimas]

Thanks for the replies.

I already tried the toothbrush, dishwashing detergent, and soft scrub to no avail.

I'll give the goof-off/WD-40 a try. I'll save the burning as a last resort, the mask is pretty expensive and I don't want to accidently burn the skirt.

I'm not sure it's residue from the sticker, since the sticker didn't have any adhesive. It was just a plastic sticker held on by static, like you get when you change the oil in your car.

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[Dive Junky]

Does'nt sound like an adhesive. You say you feel an indentation. Sounds more like a chip or scratch in the mask. If you cant see it what is your concern? If it bothers you why not just return it to your shop?