To make a long story short, a can of clear spray paint spilled on my 3DS. I've gotten most of it off but it has "glued down" my L and R buttons. Anyone know of a way to clean out the gunk without having to take it apart? I don't trust myself to be able to properly put it back together..

 

I'd probably use an x-acto knife and try to cut through the gunk around the buttons, and gently scrape it away. If that doesn't work, maybe try dipping a rag in paint thinner and very carefully with the rag barely damp just wiping over the affected area.

May want to change the title, too. "Sticky residue on 3DS" made me think you were watching that evil pornography.

 

Ahhhh I thought this topic was going to be about something different than it is...... fnarr fnarr!

 

just two quick and simple steps:
1. don't update
2. use paint thinner