11 Oct
2002
11 Oct
'02
9:30 a.m.
On Wed, 9 Oct 2002, Philip Pemberton wrote:
OK, so here I am sitting at my computer with a
stack of 100 or so
disks to reformat. Unfortunately most of said disks have been labelled
using felt-tip pen. And the labels are the nasty kind that don't come
off without a fight. Sooo... Has anyone got a method that will get these
stupid things off without leaving a gummy, sticky residue or damaging my
disks? I've tried WD40 (didn't work at all), 3-in-1 oil (don't ask), an
upside down airblaster (freeze spray for half the price) and a few other
things and nothing works!
Any citrus-based cleaner will generally work. The trick is to leave it
on long enough for the chemical to soften up the sticky goo long enough to
make it clot up and roll off with a paper towel or whatnot.
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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