Removing stickers from DVD/Video Game inserts

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Removing stickers from DVD/Video Game inserts; How to remove stickers and sticker glue from inserts
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SolitudesGrace	Jan 7 2011, 06:43 PM Post #1
Level 1 Posts: 28 Group: Members Member #1,621 Joined: Feb 20, 2010	There are plenty of techniques on-line for removing stickers and sticker residue from plastic game and movie cases, but I was wondering if anyone had any easy techniques for safely removing stickers from the paper inserts behind the clear plastic. I have several video games and several DVDs that actually have stickers on the paper (courtesy of GameStop and Wonder Book respectively). The paper is much more delicate than the clear plastic, so I was wondering if using finger nail polish would be more effective than simply gingerly peeling the sticker away with my fingers.



KingJames88	Jan 7 2011, 06:50 PM Post #2
Ds Games! Posts: 3,129 Group: Moderator Member #511 Joined: Apr 6, 2009	I've had to deal with this when gamestop still put them under ds game plastic covers and right onto the paper. My only advice is take it really slow and use your nail to push up a little bit at a time, making sure to get the glue.
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Yung_Gandhi	Jan 7 2011, 06:50 PM Post #3
Level 4 Posts: 331 Group: Members Member #921 Joined: Jun 29, 2009	I am not sure about the nail polish method because I have never tried it before. I recommend getting a blow dryer, set it to hot, and blow dry the sticker until the glue drys up. It peels right off if this has been done right. This technique has worked for me several times with my games.
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majinpowers	Jan 8 2011, 01:17 AM Post #4
Sega Does What Nintendon't Posts: 3,285 Group: Moderator Member #792 Joined: May 25, 2009	I agree with -Yung_Gandhi- that a blow/hair dryer is the best for paper.
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browland1	Jan 8 2011, 01:27 AM Post #5
Posts: 3,481 Group: Admins Member #719 Joined: May 12, 2009 Currently Playing Bloodborne.	I use lighter fluid in cases where there is "sticker gunk" because it is able to break down the residue without damaging the paper. This is also useful for getting stains and marker off various surfaces, including cartridges. Nail polish remover could work as well, but it can be caustic and react badly, potentially causing discoloration or buckling of the paper.



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