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jajaja
05-12-2006, 03:56 AM
Is there an easy way to remove stickers and glue from boxes without damaging the box? Im thinking of games that have cartboard boxes like NES/SNES etc. Tearing them off might leave nasty marks.
CosmicMonkey
05-12-2006, 04:42 AM
Lighter fluid and cotton buds (Qtips?) gets rid of most gunky residue.
jajaja
05-12-2006, 05:20 AM
Is it safe to use it or will it damage the box?
CosmicMonkey
05-12-2006, 05:39 AM
I used this method to clean some sticker residue off my Zelda:OoT gold box. Didn't damage the box at all. Just put the lighter fluid on the cotton buds and be very delicate.
Maybe test on one of the end flaps if you're unsure.
jajaja
05-12-2006, 06:06 AM
Ok, thanks for the tip :)
Griking
05-12-2006, 09:02 AM
I'm hesitant to use any kind of liquids on a game box, mayby a clamshell case but not a cardboard box. I've always used a hair dryer to remove stickers from boxes. The heat loosens up the glue which allows you to peal off the sticker.
All Things Sega
05-12-2006, 11:32 AM
You can also use those glue removers you find in offices or mailing stores. Just make sure you only put a tiny amount on a q-tip. In no time it comes right off.
c0ldb33r
05-12-2006, 12:50 PM
Do you mean goo-be-gone?
scorch56
05-12-2006, 05:11 PM
I'm hesitant to use any kind of liquids on a game box, mayby a clamshell case but not a cardboard box. I've always used a hair dryer to remove stickers from boxes. The heat loosens up the glue which allows you to peal off the sticker.
Exactly what I do. If there's any gum residue left.. I use Orange Waterless to take that off.. but you have to be fast about it.. because that stuff MAY damage a box's finish the longer you leave it on.