7 Feb
2007
7 Feb
'07
9:53 a.m.
Chuck Guzis wrote:
On 7 Feb 2007 at 9:11, Barry Watzman wrote:
Remember that I'm not removing labels from just any old surface, I'm
removing them from floppy disk jackets. Won't generic paint thinner
warp/dissolve/erode/ruin the jacket?
Even if it won't, what's the best way to apply it so that it won't run
onto the media? Soak a rag and start rubbing?
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[Do not use it on the screen ... I will use
Windex on an LCD
screen, however. It's harsh and frequent use is definitely not recommended,
but very occasionally, it's ok and works very well.]
Probably any moderate weight petroleum fraction from kerosene to
mineral spirits will work for labels. In Goo-Gone, I suspect it's
the naptha that's doing the bulk of the work in removing labels.
WalMart paint thinner at $1.99 per gallon should be about as
effective as anything. You definitely want to steer clear of strong
solvents, such as toluol, MEK, acetone, etc.