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Post by poptrash on Nov 7, 2014 6:13:20 GMT -5
Hey,
Does anyone have suggestions on how to remove stickers from sleeves without damaging the sleeves?
Thanks!
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Post by redmumba on Nov 7, 2014 6:36:18 GMT -5
Depends on the age of the sticker. What you might try is using the blade of a razor / exacto knife or a regular sharp knife and see if you can work your way under the sticker to peel it off.
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Post by poptrash on Nov 7, 2014 6:59:41 GMT -5
Good suggestion, however dangerous as you easily touch the ink of the sleeve or the film layer of coated sleeves... I heard a blowdryer might help? Or maybe a liquid solution is the answer?
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Post by missing on Nov 7, 2014 8:39:32 GMT -5
fear not fellow fans, follow this link and behold great words of wisdom: lpcoverlover.com/restoration-tips/and by the way, a hairdryer works great for MOST stickers/sleeves - be sure to take the vinyl out of course; but for the VERY ancient sleeves, sometimes the hairdryer doesn't work at all. knives will only damage...
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Post by redmumba on Nov 7, 2014 8:43:50 GMT -5
I would not do liquid. I would only use liquid (goo gone) if the sticker is on a CD case. Even using a blowdryer kinda has its drawbacks as you could warp the sleeve. If you use a razor / knife to take the sticker off, you have to be very patient and go slow. Yes, there's always a chance the ink might get damaged, so if you're in the process of taking it off and start to notice, then I would stop and leave the sticker on there. If you don't see any damage occurring, then proceed.
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Post by redmumba on Nov 7, 2014 8:45:51 GMT -5
fear not fellow fans, follow this link and behold great words of wisdom: lpcoverlover.com/restoration-tips/and by the way, a hairdryer works great for MOST stickers/sleeves - be sure to take the vinyl out of course; but for the VERY ancient sleeves, sometimes the hairdryer doesn't work at all. knives will only damage... thanks for that link!
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Post by missing on Nov 7, 2014 9:14:21 GMT -5
of course my friend! happy collecting!
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Post by poptrash on Nov 7, 2014 9:21:13 GMT -5
Great! Thanks for the link!
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