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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? |
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... 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 |
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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? |
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"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... |
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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. |
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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.. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 ******** |
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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 |
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"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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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 |
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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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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 |
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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. |
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