Walker Lace Release Vs Rubbing Alcohol

[cottonReville]

I've no difficulty removing systems from my head, but I'm wondering if Walker's Lace release will make tape removal from my lace base any easier.

I want to be as delicate as possible with my units. I've heard Lace Release is primarily alcohol, but I noted it does have mineral oil in it...

 

[Noah]

The active removal ingredient is the alcohol - the mineral oil is just to make it feel nice. But rubbing alcohol is not pure enough to work well. I think it is about 90% isopropyl alcohol. For the best result you need 99% purity, which you can buy cheaply in bulk from pharmacies and DIY stores, although you may need to order it.

Noah

 

[cottonReville]

Is there enough oil in the spray to add lubricity and aid in the breakdown of product?

I know from experience that disgusting C22 removes adhesive like there's no tomorrow but creates an oily mess...

91 and 99 made no noticable difference to me.

Should I just add a little oil to my 99 spritz?

"Noah, post: 1842612, member: 11468"]The active removal ingredient is the alcohol - the mineral oil is just to make it feel nice. But rubbing alcohol is not pure enough to work well. I think it is about 90% isopropyl alcohol. For the best result you need 99% purity, which you can buy cheaply in bulk from pharmacies and DIY stores, although you may need to order it.

Noah[/QUOTE]

 

[Noah]

It doesn't work like that for me. The alcohol soaks through the lace, and after a few minutes it breaks the bond between the lace and the glue. Then I lift the piece off, and all being well the glue stays on my head and the piece is glue-free. Once the piece is off, I can just scrub the glue and tape off my head in the shower.

I don't really want lubricity (if that means the glue residue gets all gooey or oily).

The extra 8% makes a big difference to me as to how cleanly the piece comes off. Interesting that you don't get the same result.

 

[cottonReville]

How do you spray through the hair and onto your adhesive w an all-poly system?

I thought it's non porous.

So far, that unit, I've only peeled the unit off my head. Any attempt to remove tape w alcohol was unsuccessful. Of course I was spraying onto the PU base then trying to peel...

It doesn't work like that for me. The alcohol soaks through the lace, and after a few minutes it breaks the bond between the lace and the glue. Then I lift the piece off, and all being well the glue stays on my head and the piece is glue-free. Once the piece is off, I can just scrub the glue and tape off my head in the shower.

I don't really want lubricity (if that means the glue residue gets all gooey or oily).

The extra 8% makes a big difference to me as to how cleanly the piece comes off. Interesting that you don't get the same result.