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Used WD40 do clean my case, how fucked am i?

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So im building a PC inside a suitcase. I peeled all the foam off inside the suitcase but there was still some pieces stuck and there was alot of sticky residue from holding the foam. i googled how to get sticky residue off things and alot of people said WD40, so i used it (not knowing how flamable it is). I know im an idiot but ive never used a garage full of tools before i started this project. Do i clean it off or let it dry out? Or is the suitcase ruined? Also if its still usable how can i get the sticky residue the foam left behind? I was going to plasti dip the whole inside the case, would that just create a layer over the residue and feel smooth after im finished?

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WD40 evaporates fairly quickly. 

FYI WD stands for water displacement, its not a cleaner but it does work as one when in a pinch.

Wipe it down with a soapy water and rag and you should be fine.

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4 minutes ago, SansVarnic said:

WD40 evaporates fairly quickly. 

FYI WD stands for water displacement, its not a cleaner but it does work as one when in a pinch.

Wipe it down with a soapy water and rag and you should be fine.

OK nice, Thank you so much

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I would dab with a paper towel and let it air out for a few days with a fan next to it and perhaps attempt to replace the cloth if you can with new material and add a waterproof coating to it to prevent flames however before you put a coating on it make sure the stickiness is gone you can use a substance called "Goo Gone" then put the waterproof sealant over that to prevent flames in your Pc (although that would look amazing) Providing a picture of it would also help me diagnose your problem further to see if the suitcase is beyond repair or not.

https://www.amazon.com/Goo-Gone-Surface-Adhesive-Remover/dp/B00006IBNJ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498192189&sr=1-1&keywords=goo+off 

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You now have a well lubricated PC. Those electrons should be moving much smoother now.

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