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  • Author Author: phoenixcomm
  • Date Created: 21 Aug 2019 4:49 PM Date Created
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NexGen: Tech Tip V. Remove Labels and Adhesives

phoenixcomm
phoenixcomm
21 Aug 2019

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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  • Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps over 7 years ago +5
    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…
  • colporteur
    colporteur over 7 years ago +4
    OK, I shelled out $ 38.22 Canadian to Amazon on your commentary for 32oz of the label removing elixir. Your pic of the removal products looked like it was taken from the shelf in my garage. I am hoping…
  • colporteur
    colporteur over 6 years ago in reply to phoenixcomm +4
    As I have gotten older or as my patience has gotten shorter, I'm skeptical when I hear the expressions, it's easy or it works. I discover it is easy, if you have a Phd in the subject and it works, provided…
  • michaelkellett
    michaelkellett over 7 years ago

    I can't easily buy it in the UK - can someone please read what it says on the bottle and let me know what's in it so I can aim for a close alternative.

     

    I usually use IPA but it doesn't always work.

     

    MK

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  • koudelad
    koudelad over 7 years ago

    I haven't tried any special liquid, yet. Sometimes I can't be sure if it won't damage the underlying surface. (And I don't want to use chemicals on anything getting in touch with food.)

     

    Removing labels is one of the first things I do when getting my hands on anything. Some stickers can be peeled off easily without leaving residues. Slowly and gently. These stickers can help then with the tougher ones. Just stick them on the residues again and peel off (usually multiple times).

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  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 7 years ago

    Hi Cristina,

     

    Thanks for the tip. I will check out a bottle.

     

    John

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