dlandau69
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posted on May 30, 2001 01:25:09 PM new
I need to know how to get this stuff off a number of books and of porcelain china before I list them. Someone's suggested WD-40. Anybody have any experience with this? Any other hints from Heloise?
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katzname
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posted on May 30, 2001 01:31:29 PM new
WD40 works ~ great for crayon marks too......however on something like fine china I use something called Goo Gone ~ buy it at Walmart...........years ago when I worked in a china store ~ we used lighter fluid ~ it works too.
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circuitmatter
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posted on May 30, 2001 01:35:34 PM new
Yes, she's right. Goo Gone works wonders. I use it all the time on kids books, it gets some crayon off also.
Jonathan
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twinsoft
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posted on May 30, 2001 01:59:01 PM new
Lighter fluid. Put a couple of drops on, wait two minutes, remove sticker. Then a little more fluid to remove the residue. 'Haven't tried Goo Gone. Thanks for the tip!
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joanne
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posted on May 30, 2001 02:04:51 PM new
I love Goo Gone, it works wonders and it's got a great citrusy smell!
edited to add - I've never tried it on books... it would probably work on a glossy dustjacket but I'd be hesitant to try it directly on a book cover or any type of paper.
[ edited by joanne on May 30, 2001 02:06 PM ]
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cherrytreegirls
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posted on May 30, 2001 02:11:45 PM new
WD-40 & lighter fluid could also melt some items.
On plastic try a few drops of lemon oil ( used on dust cloths )
Any thing you try on books could be absorbed into the paper, glossy or not.
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busybiddy
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posted on May 30, 2001 02:14:17 PM new
Goo Gone is the best and it is fairly benign, unlike lighter fluid.
It works on harcover books and the cover of most paperbacks, but on absorbent paper, it leaves a greasy stain.
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dman3
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posted on May 30, 2001 02:25:52 PM new
WD-40 will work but will be a big problem on books
lighter fluid on book can remove more then the glue as well.
http://www.Dman-N-Company.com
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dlandau69
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posted on May 30, 2001 02:26:19 PM new
Thanks for the tips. The WD-40 seems to be working on the books. I'll take another swipe to get the WD-40 residue off in a little bit. I'll go buy some Goo Gone and give that a shot, too.
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estatesalestuff
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posted on May 30, 2001 02:41:27 PM new
another great 'mild abrasive' and adhesive remover is a dab of peanut butter on a paper towel .... it also has oils and works great on wooden items...
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taintboy
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posted on May 30, 2001 03:11:14 PM new
A hair dryer set on low will loosen the glue
and make it easy to remove the sticker and residue. No harmful chemicals to worry about. I have used this method on all sorts of items including Comic Book covers and it works great.
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lamps4u
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posted on May 30, 2001 03:25:21 PM new
Carefully take an exacto knife and cut away sticky part from item. You will then have two separate and distinct items to list on eBay.
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seyms
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posted on May 30, 2001 03:29:44 PM new
Hair dryer to soften the glue/residue.
Then a couple of drops of paint thinner on a rag, quick wipe-voila!-all gone.
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skip555
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posted on May 30, 2001 03:38:12 PM new
lamps
no you ship the item and then offer the cut out piece to the high bidder for a addtional 19.95 !!!
and threaten to neg him if he dosen't buy it
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lamps4u
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posted on May 30, 2001 07:03:29 PM new
skip: Ayyyyyyyyyy! Great idea! I like it! I REALLY like it!
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veebee
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posted on May 30, 2001 07:20:33 PM new
I deal in records..we always have sticker problems..goo gone stains paper so i use un-du from staples..more expensive but worth it to me..goo gone works fine for dishes.
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pab53
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posted on May 30, 2001 08:21:46 PM new
I use steam on books and paper, carefully, of course. It works very well. On every thing else, good old WD 40!
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kudzurose
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posted on May 30, 2001 08:34:22 PM new
Goo-Gone works great on books or dustjackets if they are very shiny, with no scuffs or abraded spots - in other words, you should be safe using it on a new dustjacket. On older dustjackets or books without the bright, shiny coating you are taking a real chance if you use it. It can ruin anything absorbent.
It does contain petroleum distillates, and is combustible, but not as dangerous (I don't think) as lighter fluid.
Sometimes alcohol works on a kind of glue that seems resistant to Goo-Gone.
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katz032851
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posted on May 30, 2001 08:51:30 PM new
WalMart sells a product called De-Solv-it. It is a citrus solution and much safer to use than Goo-Gone. 100% organic. It even removes old masking tape. Just put it on the sticker and let it soak for just a few minutes. It will slide right off. This product is safe to use on skin and does not harm packages such as Hot Wheels. Has a pleasant orangy odor too.
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