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    Default Sticker Removal question

    what do you think would be the best way to get off a barcode sticker off a manual without ripping or ruining the picture/paper on a manual.

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    Either just peel it off reeeeelllllly slow, or stick it in the freezer. The freezing makes the adhesive less sticky.

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    Hmmm I just had an idea, it may be stupid though, what do you think? Now what if I was to put this manual with the sticker on it in the microwave. Wouldn't that make the sticker glue soft and a lot easier to get off? I mean I put paper towels in the microwave all the time and there fine. I wonder, if the Ink would cause problems. I doubt it. I would try it but I just bought the game on ebay and have yet to obtain the game.

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    Hair Dryer...

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    yeah a hair dryer, good call will defintley give that a try. probably will do that and use a razor blade.

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    Hair dryer and WD40 is what I always use. Works great and never does any damage.

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    Some stickers can also come off with Goo-Gone.
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    The microwave won't work, it doesn't create "heat" persay. You could steam them off, if you are carefull the manual shouldn't wrinkle.

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