@MasonG said:
I was removing labels from some slabs eight years ago or so and the glue remover I used hazed/melted the plastic somewhat. Unfortunately, I don't remember what brand of slabs they were or what the glue removal product was- not real helpful, right? Anyway, moral of the story- go slow and start small until you're sure it's working okay.
Sounds like you may have used acetone which will melt slab plastics.
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@MasonG said:
I was removing labels from some slabs eight years ago or so and the glue remover I used hazed/melted the plastic somewhat. Unfortunately, I don't remember what brand of slabs they were or what the glue removal product was- not real helpful, right? Anyway, moral of the story- go slow and start small until you're sure it's working okay.
Sounds like you may have used acetone which will melt slab plastics.
@MasonG said:
I was removing labels from some slabs eight years ago or so and the glue remover I used hazed/melted the plastic somewhat. Unfortunately, I don't remember what brand of slabs they were or what the glue removal product was- not real helpful, right? Anyway, moral of the story- go slow and start small until you're sure it's working okay.
You could always try taco bell sauce. I hear it works wonders creating those monster rainbow toners. lol
@MasonG said:
I was removing labels from some slabs eight years ago or so and the glue remover I used hazed/melted the plastic somewhat. Unfortunately, I don't remember what brand of slabs they were or what the glue removal product was- not real helpful, right? Anyway, moral of the story- go slow and start small until you're sure it's working okay.
Sounds like you may have used acetone which will melt slab plastics.
No, it was a product similar to goo-gone.
There is a "stronger" form of goo gone that comes in a metal container.
Whatever you used had acetone. Acetone is no bueno. Get the goo gone in the plastic containers.
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@oldabeintx said:
I always remove them. If you want to easily keep track of purchases, stick the labels in a notebook or just keep a record. And buy a bottle of Goo Gone.
Is goo gone safe for cleaning residue off slabs? Are there other safe alternatives?
Yes, it is safe.
Other alternatives are plastic polish, like PlastX or Novus. They have an oily lubricant. Work it around with your finger until the residue is loose and wipe clean with a cotton cloth.
Lance.
Plastic polish will also remove the hologram if that's where the sticker was stuck.
Sorry, Perry. Not so. I've never had that happen. The residue is removed, never the hologram.
Lance.
For some reason, I remove the ones from Heritage but keep the ones from Stack's. It's because the ones I have from Heritage are just a bar code and lot number while the Stack's ones come with a card and potentially older envelopes.
@oldabeintx said:
I always remove them. If you want to easily keep track of purchases, stick the labels in a notebook or just keep a record. And buy a bottle of Goo Gone.
Is goo gone safe for cleaning residue off slabs? Are there other safe alternatives?
Yes, it is safe.
Other alternatives are plastic polish, like PlastX or Novus. They have an oily lubricant. Work it around with your finger until the residue is loose and wipe clean with a cotton cloth.
Lance.
Plastic polish will also remove the hologram if that's where the sticker was stuck.
Sorry, Perry. Not so. I've never had that happen. The residue is removed, never the hologram.
Lance.
I was referring to using plastic polish rather than Goo Gone. The older NGC no line fatty slabs have the hologram on the outside of the slab and since plastic polishes are mildly abrasive, I've seen them hurt some holograms. I'm just suggesting to be cautious using polishes on slabs.
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...no problem...they are trapped in my collection motel...coins go in..,they can't get out.
Eventually they will get out, or you will lol. It's fine if you prefer a raw coin for your own reasons, just don't convince yourself that it's "just as good" as one slabbed by a trusted source.
Eventually they will get out, or you will lol. It's fine if you prefer a raw coin for your own reasons, just don't convince yourself that it's "just as good" as one slabbed by a trusted source.
How is the coin not "just as good as one slabbed by a trusted source" when it came out of a slab from a trusted source?
Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
@MasonG said:
I was removing labels from some slabs eight years ago or so and the glue remover I used hazed/melted the plastic somewhat. Unfortunately, I don't remember what brand of slabs they were or what the glue removal product was- not real helpful, right? Anyway, moral of the story- go slow and start small until you're sure it's working okay.
Sounds like you may have used acetone which will melt slab plastics.
No, it was a product similar to goo-gone.
Goo-Gone works good,,,,
Don't use GOOF-OFF,,,, that stuff will eat the paint off your car,,,,,
@oldabeintx said:
I always remove them. If you want to easily keep track of purchases, stick the labels in a notebook or just keep a record. And buy a bottle of Goo Gone.
Is goo gone safe for cleaning residue off slabs? Are there other safe alternatives?
Yes, it is safe.
Other alternatives are plastic polish, like PlastX or Novus. They have an oily lubricant. Work it around with your finger until the residue is loose and wipe clean with a cotton cloth.
Lance.
Plastic polish will also remove the hologram if that's where the sticker was stuck.
Sorry, Perry. Not so. I've never had that happen. The residue is removed, never the hologram.
Lance.
I've had it happen. Depends on the generation/TPGS
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Sounds like you may have used acetone which will melt slab plastics.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
No, it was a product similar to goo-gone.
You could always try taco bell sauce. I hear it works wonders creating those monster rainbow toners. lol
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
Easiest way is simply to crack out the coin from the slab. No stickers...no glue residue.
There is a "stronger" form of goo gone that comes in a metal container.
Whatever you used had acetone. Acetone is no bueno. Get the goo gone in the plastic containers.
"It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
....no slab....no authenticity guarantee....no grade guarantee....no liquidity....
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
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"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Sorry, Perry. Not so. I've never had that happen. The residue is removed, never the hologram.
Lance.
For some reason, I remove the ones from Heritage but keep the ones from Stack's. It's because the ones I have from Heritage are just a bar code and lot number while the Stack's ones come with a card and potentially older envelopes.
I was referring to using plastic polish rather than Goo Gone. The older NGC no line fatty slabs have the hologram on the outside of the slab and since plastic polishes are mildly abrasive, I've seen them hurt some holograms. I'm just suggesting to be cautious using polishes on slabs.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
...no problem...they are trapped in my collection motel...coins go in..,they can't get out.
Eventually they will get out, or you will lol. It's fine if you prefer a raw coin for your own reasons, just don't convince yourself that it's "just as good" as one slabbed by a trusted source.
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How is the coin not "just as good as one slabbed by a trusted source" when it came out of a slab from a trusted source?
I think the only one I've left on was a Lincoln Cent purchase from Charmy!
Goo-Gone works good,,,,
Don't use GOOF-OFF,,,, that stuff will eat the paint off your car,,,,,
That could have been the stuff. The name was similar to Goo-gone.
The damn CAC stickers are hard to get off.
I've had it happen. Depends on the generation/TPGS
I have removed them all.