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Permalink Reply by Paul Doug on December 30, 2009 at 5:35am

I just successfully removed a label using mineral spirits. I soaked it good, let is sit for about 20 minutes and it lifted right off. I am not trying to reuse the label so I'm not sure I could but you might try it on a label you don't care about and see.

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Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on December 30, 2009 at 7:22am

I've taken off quite a few labels from the inside of boxes - my technique is to soak the labels using wadded-up damp paper towels left in place for an hour or two, then use a steam iron (over the damp paper towels). I then try lifting a corner..if it shows the least sign of resistance, then it's a matter of repeating the procedure. You need to be very careful peeling the label off as it will be VERY fragile...but after a couple of attempts you'll get the hang o it. Most of these are stuck on with some sort of water-soluble gum, so moisture, a bit of heat and a great deal of care seem to work.

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Permalink Reply by Bluesheart on January 3, 2010 at 6:12pm

Thanks David. I will try that for sure! Great tip.

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Permalink Reply by Bluesheart on January 3, 2010 at 6:25pm

Thanks all for the advice. The one I tried to get out did not work well. I tried heat, more heat, no go. Tried soaking in goo-gone, more goo-gone, no go. It soaked through label but did not loosen glue. I then tried steam, this made the colors in the ink go weird and the whole label hazed over. I finally gave up and just scraped the label out which was no small feat. The box smells nice though from all the goo-gone! I guess it just depends on the brand and the glue they use.

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