Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.


Anyone please?

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

"JMS" wrote in message
...

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.


Anyone please?


WD40 or White Spirit?

Tom

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

Tom wrote:

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

WD40 or White Spirit?

I've seen WD40 recommended for this before.
But won't it normally mark whatever the label is on,
eg wood or cardboard?

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

"JMS" wrote in message
...

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.


Anyone please?



I usually use lighter fuel, but have heard of "Sticky stuff remover"
mentioned before, but never needed it personally!

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/51059

Toby...

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

JMS wrote:

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

http://www.desolvitshop.co.uk/acatal...er_Liquid.html

also available as an aerosol, smells of orange too.

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

Timothy Murphy wrote:
Tom wrote:

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

WD40 or White Spirit?

I've seen WD40 recommended for this before.
But won't it normally mark whatever the label is on,
eg wood or cardboard?

I have a range of solvents, staring with water, then methylated
(surgical) spirits going uup through petrol, cigarrette lighter fuel,
MEK (cellulose thinners) and finishing with acetone (nail varnish remover).

possibility of plastic attack increases with each one.

I found that MEK is ideal for getting molten chewing gum off cutlery.
SHE will shove it in the sink on the plates with the washing up..

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

In message , JMS
writes

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

Err ...

Label remover?

Google it

Maplin, RS and CPC all sell it


--
geoff

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

On 09/08/2010 22:44, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Timothy Murphy wrote:
Tom wrote:

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

WD40 or White Spirit?

I've seen WD40 recommended for this before.
But won't it normally mark whatever the label is on,
eg wood or cardboard?

I have a range of solvents, staring with water, then methylated
(surgical) spirits going uup through petrol, cigarrette lighter fuel,
MEK (cellulose thinners) and finishing with acetone (nail varnish remover).

possibility of plastic attack increases with each one.

I found that MEK is ideal for getting molten chewing gum off cutlery.
SHE will shove it in the sink on the plates with the washing up..

I thought that MEK had been taken off the market nearly 20 years ago.

Is this the real methyl ethyl ketone that is absorbed through the skin
and affects the kidneys? If so, where can I get it in small quantities
(1L etc)

Dave

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

In article , JMS
writes

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

The successful benign label removal products all appear to have citrus
oil in common, look or google for 'citrus oil' and/or 'label remover'
and you should find low cost generic stuff to do the job.

Snowboard de-waxing products are about the ultimate concentrated product
in this respect.

Use detergent to remove the any oily residues.
--
fred
FIVE TV's superbright logo - not the DOG's, it's ********

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

In message , Tim Watts
writes
Timothy Murphy
wibbled on Monday 09 August 2010 22:37

Tom wrote:

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

WD40 or White Spirit?

I've seen WD40 recommended for this before.
But won't it normally mark whatever the label is on,
eg wood or cardboard?

I've had a lot of success with surgical spirit and reasonable success (ie
100% but takes a little more elbow grease) with IPA alcohol (which in my
view is more generally useful than meths so I buy litres at a time now).

The problem with IPA is the evaporation rate

LR lingers for much longer


--
geoff

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

"JMS" wrote in message
...

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.


Anyone please?



Er, the proper stuff ?


http://uk.farnell.com/servisol/10001...0ml/dp/3821468


Arfa

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

In message _t08o.61550$X%4.58389@hurricane, Arfa Daily
writes


"JMS" wrote in message
.. .

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.


Anyone please?



Er, the proper stuff ?


http://uk.farnell.com/servisol/10001...0ml/dp/3821468

Keep up at the back, please


--
geoff

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

Dave wrote:
On 09/08/2010 22:44, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Timothy Murphy wrote:
Tom wrote:

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

WD40 or White Spirit?

I've seen WD40 recommended for this before.
But won't it normally mark whatever the label is on,
eg wood or cardboard?

I have a range of solvents, staring with water, then methylated
(surgical) spirits going uup through petrol, cigarrette lighter fuel,
MEK (cellulose thinners) and finishing with acetone (nail varnish
remover).

possibility of plastic attack increases with each one.

I found that MEK is ideal for getting molten chewing gum off cutlery.
SHE will shove it in the sink on the plates with the washing up..

I thought that MEK had been taken off the market nearly 20 years ago.

Is this the real methyl ethyl ketone that is absorbed through the skin
and affects the kidneys? If so, where can I get it in small quantities
(1L etc)

Dunno. cellulose thinners. Might be xylene I suppose
Dave

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

In message , JMS
writes

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

Goo Gone?

http://tinyurl.com/28rtc75
--
Graeme

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

On Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:39:11 +0100, fred wrote:
In article , JMS
writes

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

The successful benign label removal products all appear to have citrus
oil in common, look or google for 'citrus oil' and/or 'label remover'
and you should find low cost generic stuff to do the job.

Snowboard de-waxing products are about the ultimate concentrated product
in this respect.

Use detergent to remove the any oily residues.

You've tried petrol already? That's my "solvent of last resort" for any
sticky labels that won't come off with meths/white spirit. It seems to
be particularly effective against a certain type of printer label that's
been stuck for long periods of time.

--
www.thisreallyismyhost.99k.org/page1.php

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"geoff" wrote in message
...
In message _t08o.61550$X%4.58389@hurricane, Arfa Daily
writes


"JMS" wrote in message
. ..

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.


Anyone please?



Er, the proper stuff ?


http://uk.farnell.com/servisol/10001...0ml/dp/3821468

Keep up at the back, please


--
geoff

Yessir ! Right away sir ! Just 'elpin out wiv a link sir !

Arfa

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

On Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:07:49 GMT, pete wrote:

You've tried petrol already?

Lighter fuel is better as it doesn't have all the yukky additives
that leave an oily residue. You can use lighter fuel for the sticky
left behind on shed timber without staining or marking the timber.

--
Cheers
Dave.

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On Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:48:19 +0100, Graeme wrote:

In message , JMS
writes

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

Goo Gone?

I was waiting for that - wasn't sure if it was available in the UK, but
it's common stuff over here. Seems to do the job pretty well. In other
words, seconded :-)

cheers

Jules

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

JMS wrote:
I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.


Anyone please?

nail polish remover, IE acetone.

--
Phil L
RSRL Tipster Of The Year 2008

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

"fred" wrote in message ...
In article , JMS
writes

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

The successful benign label removal products all appear to have citrus oil
in common, look or google for 'citrus oil' and/or 'label remover' and you
should find low cost generic stuff to do the job.

Snowboard de-waxing products are about the ultimate concentrated product
in this respect.

Use detergent to remove the any oily residues.
--
fred
FIVE TV's superbright logo - not the DOG's, it's ********


Go to local pharmacy and ask for a bottle of Isopropanol. It will cost you
about £5 for 600ml. Works a treat.
Jim

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

In message ,
the_constructor writes

"fred" wrote in message ...
In article , JMS
writes

I have just had the mother of all sticky label problems - tried
absolutely everything in the garage (except the emulsion).

I recall people recommending a particular product which will remove
*all* remnants of sticky after labels have been removed.

The successful benign label removal products all appear to have citrus oil
in common, look or google for 'citrus oil' and/or 'label remover' and you
should find low cost generic stuff to do the job.

Snowboard de-waxing products are about the ultimate concentrated product
in this respect.

Use detergent to remove the any oily residues.
--
fred
FIVE TV's superbright logo - not the DOG's, it's ********


Go to local pharmacy and ask for a bottle of Isopropanol. It will cost you
about £5 for 600ml. Works a treat.


Pay attention at the back there



--
geoff

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In message , Jules Richardson
writes
On Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:48:19 +0100, Graeme wrote:

Goo Gone?

I was waiting for that - wasn't sure if it was available in the UK, but
it's common stuff over here. Seems to do the job pretty well. In other
words, seconded :-)

grin Thanks, Jules. My wife has a bottle, which came from Goodness
knows where. I don't think I have ever seen it for sale here in the UK,
but a quick Google shows that it is certainly available here. Good
stuff.
--
Graeme

Remove sticky after sticky labels
 

I usually use lighter fuel, but have heard of "Sticky stuff remover"
mentioned before, but never needed it personally!

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/51059

Toby...

I thought no-one would ever suggest this! IME these work well even when the
traditional solvents fail (and it is relatively plastic-friendly). Sometimes
need to soak for a while.