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NexGen: Tech Tip V. Remove Labels and Adhesives

phoenixcomm

Ever try and remove a label from plastic? Yep, WD-40, Goo Gone, and others including yep peanut butter well just don't really work, or damage the plastic that the label is attached to. Most of you have used the old stand by a hair drier as well. But that tends to leave a residue, and you cant use it on PCB boards as its way too hot.image

Well, you got to check this stuff out. Motsenbocker's LIFT OFF Tape, Label, and Adhesive Remover. I have this old Milwaukee too case that had some fool put masking Duck tape on. And I could never get it cleaned up. Squirted a little on the mess and bingo it came off with a scratcher sponge. A little soap and warm water and it looked factory fresh.image

On-line it is about $10, but at Walmart, it is about $6.

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATES:

Sorry Fix: not masking tape but Duck Tap!

Added the third and fourth sentences starting with: "Most of you have used the"

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  • What helps with older labels that have been there for a long time, in particular paper ones:

    Heat them with a hair drier on a temperature that you normally use to dry your hair. This often makes the glue sticky again and then the label can be removed without damaging the area it was put on.

    It sometimes helps to make the glue sticky enough that you can roll it into a gummy ball that's easier to remove.

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  • What helps with older labels that have been there for a long time, in particular paper ones:

    Heat them with a hair drier on a temperature that you normally use to dry your hair. This often makes the glue sticky again and then the label can be removed without damaging the area it was put on.

    It sometimes helps to make the glue sticky enough that you can roll it into a gummy ball that's easier to remove.

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