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7th Mar 2018, 2:10 pm | #1 |
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Removing labels
I have a Dansette Bermuda MK1 which I am going to have a go at recovering. I've got the rexine for it but it has it's original labels and I wondered if anyone has every tried to remove them without damaging them.
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7th Mar 2018, 3:58 pm | #2 | |
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Re: Removing labels
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The following may be completely wrong for what you have in mind ... but here goes anyway! In the past I've used one of these paint scrapers: https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Personna-PS...d=302195537868 Results depend upon technique but in the majority of cases (pun intended) I've been able to remove old labels from test gear etc. (such as those nice Tektronix / HP ones) in one go without damage. There are some labels e.g. 'calibration void if removed' sticky decals that will always break up no matter what you do or how you do it but obviously that's a good thing. No connection with the vendor ... just a satisfied user. Watch the pinkies when using as the blades are fer-fer-flipping sharp! I hope this helps, Best wishes Guy
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7th Mar 2018, 4:10 pm | #3 |
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Re: Removing labels
A slowly evaporating solvent works well, for removing and not reusing labels I use cooking oil, takes a while (days) to keep the label try paraffin, they do dry out eventually.
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7th Mar 2018, 6:47 pm | #4 | |
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7th Mar 2018, 8:02 pm | #5 |
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Re: Removing labels
As you are recovering the cabinet you could cut round the labels complete with the rexine on the back. Maybe they will separate soaked in warm water.
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8th Mar 2018, 12:21 pm | #6 |
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Re: Removing labels
It probably won't work on something very old, but with many more modern labels, where I used to work, I used a hot hair gun to soften the adhesive. The label then can be often carefully peeled off. This is especially useful on equipment on which someone has plastered paper labels. Beware though, that some labels are heat sensitive and turn black when heated.
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8th Mar 2018, 2:12 pm | #7 |
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Re: Removing labels
Maplin's label remover aerosol works well on modern self-adhesive labels. Perhaps I'll get another tin while my local shop is still open!
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8th Mar 2018, 4:21 pm | #8 |
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Re: Removing labels
I used to get very irritated with those price stickers on CD cases. Any attempt to peel them off resulted in the paper tearing and leaving some of the label still in place and a sticky mess.
I found that heat was the answer, and later discovered that only a slightly elevated temperature was required. Even a few 'hot breaths' on the label would enable it to be peeled off with no sticky residue.
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8th Mar 2018, 5:52 pm | #9 |
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Re: Removing labels
Thanks for all the good ideas. Will let you know which one works the best.
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8th Mar 2018, 11:48 pm | #10 |
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Re: Removing labels
I use WD40 or RP7 !!! Both are basically "fish oil". With really sticky labels it can take a few hours, with the sticky price labels on CD cases ( I get them on LP sleeves) they will come off in a few minutes and it doesn't leave any gummy gunk afterwards.
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9th Mar 2018, 8:11 pm | #11 |
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Re: Removing labels
I presume you're talking about the foil "Dansette" labels in the lid? If so, they are stuck on with animal glue, so should respond to heat which will melt the glue. Put a cloth over the labels, and hold a fairly hot domestic iron on it for a few seconds.
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9th Mar 2018, 9:13 pm | #12 |
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Re: Removing labels
My late mum's hairdryer is very useful for peeling labels off old envelopes so I can re-use them!
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9th Mar 2018, 10:20 pm | #13 |
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Re: Removing labels
I would agree with joebog1. WD40. If you spray some into a small container and then use an artist's brush to paint it on to keep it moist with the oil, the glue will slowly dissolve . WD40 doesn't attack most plastics but it is brilliant at dissolving sticker glue and in can be applied to most electronic parts/connectors/pcb's etc without damage... But there is one big exception: never let it near an assembly or circuit with miniature adjustable ceramic or insulated vane capacitors. It gets into them and increases the dielectric constant altering their values variably. I have seen this mistake made with scope attenuators, then it can be a long job to wash it out. Otherwise WD40 is a miracle compound.
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11th Mar 2018, 3:21 pm | #14 | |
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Re: Removing labels
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An unmarked one?
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11th Mar 2018, 5:30 pm | #15 |
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Re: Removing labels
Sorry! Unclear statement lol.
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