Tips for removing stickers from Labels

[aaron]

use a hair dryer to heat up the adhesive then just peel it off. don't leave it in one place too long otherwise on a cartridge you'll heat up the adhesive for the actual label or on a DVD case you'll warp the plastic cover. depending on the type of adhesive and the type of paper the offending sticker is made of, you can use the removed sticker and apply it to the sticky residue and there's a good chance it will stick to the sticker. gamestop labels are good examples of this. good luck, i've removed plenty of stickers like this and never had any issues. it really depends on the age of the sticker as well as the conditions it's been through (heat, cold, sunlight, etc).

[Gamerforlife]

I have found that peanut butter works miracles not just for removing stickers, but completely annihilating residue as well

It's all I'll use now. The leftover smell can be an issue though, but it is not very strong and goes away with time. Plus, you could probably just use a little rubbing alcohol or something to make the smell go away.

[Crabmaster2000]

use a hair dryer to heat up the adhesive then just peel it off. don't leave it in one place too long otherwise on a cartridge you'll heat up the adhesive for the actual label or on a DVD case you'll warp the plastic cover. depending on the type of adhesive and the type of paper the offending sticker is made of, you can use the removed sticker and apply it to the sticky residue and there's a good chance it will stick to the sticker. gamestop labels are good examples of this. good luck, i've removed plenty of stickers like this and never had any issues. it really depends on the age of the sticker as well as the conditions it's been through (heat, cold, sunlight, etc).

This sounds like a good idea. I've got some games I wont mind so much if they get wrecked I can practice on too. Do you think it'll work with a game thats at least ten years old? The sticker has been on there for an awful long time. Even if it works I suppose there'll be discoloration on the label. Anyway thanks for the idea.

And im just curious as to how you apply the peanut butter to get rid of a label?? Im allergic to peanuts so its not going to happen im just curious.

[Niode]

Hairdryer.

Heat the labels up, they'll both come apart but at least you can just re-attach the ninja-gaiden label. I've done that tons of times. Why do shops insist on putting those stupid labels over existing labels on carts! ARGH! I'd rather them just write the price on in marker. At least thats easier to get off.

It also works for removing tamper proof warrenty stickers on hardware. Also works for those pesky tamper proof returns stickers that a certain UK Games retailer slaps on the boxes.

OOPS!

I didn't notice the 2nd page of the posts. Oh well at least thats two people recomending it

[Crabmaster2000]

Hairdryer.

Heat the labels up, they'll both come apart but at least you can just re-attach the ninja-gaiden label. I've done that tons of times. Why do shops insist on putting those stupid labels over existing labels on carts! ARGH! I'd rather them just write the price on in marker. At least thats easier to get off.

It also works for removing tamper proof warrenty stickers on hardware. Also works for those pesky tamper proof returns stickers that a certain UK Games retailer slaps on the boxes.

OOPS!

I didn't notice the 2nd page of the posts. Oh well at least thats two people recomending it

What kind of adhesive do you use to re-attach the game label?

[Niode]

You don't if you're quick the adhesive will still let the label stick back to the cartridge. You're not removing the adhesive you're just heating it up to a more pliable state.

[diehllane]

I have found that peanut butter works miracles not just for removing stickers, but completely annihilating residue as well

It's all I'll use now. The leftover smell can be an issue though, but it is not very strong and goes away with time. Plus, you could probably just use a little rubbing alcohol or something to make the smell go away.

Jelly also works great. Now if they just start making cartidges out of wheat bread, we'll be set!!!

(note: This is strictly a joke. Don't blame me if you actually stain your cartridge/label with jelly)

[ott0bot]

The solvents in most sticker adhesive will discolor the labels even if removed. It's better to just leave them on and find another copy if you want one in better shape. With that said you can get a rubber cement pick-up from an art or craft store and you just gently rub it off. Don't use any solvents like goo gone or you will take out the color on the original label.

[Crabmaster2000]

Thanks for the tip on removing adhesive from the label. Its sure to come in handy. Ill post my sucess (or failure) with these methods some time in the near future when I get a bit of time to restore some of my more homely games.