The only one time I buy the plastic and not the coin, I get screwed...

OffMetal · June 25, 2008 8:17AM

I see this and think... "HEY, THAT'S COOL" and buy it...

It comes today, the back side well TAPED down well onto a piece of plastic foam. I carefully remove the tape and... you guessed it... TAPE RESIDUE

Now my question is... what is the best way to remove such residue from a slab, because I'm SURE that PCGS will not reslab it the way I want it

I think it's still cool and all, but not with the FRIGGIN residue

Now... is goo-gone safe for slabs/coins? Is there a way I could remove this residue? Thanks for any suggestions!

LeeG · June 25, 2008 8:19AM

Goo-Gone should take care of it with no problem to the holder.

SilverEagles92 · June 25, 2008 8:21AM

I use Goo-Gone all the time, and have experience no problems or long-term effects.

JZrarities · June 25, 2008 8:21AM

I use Lighter Fluid

(in a well ventilated place; away from flame)

direwolf1972 · June 25, 2008 8:22AM

So now that its arrived if you dont mind me asking what did you pay for this?

OffMetal · June 25, 2008 8:22AM

Thank you very much!

I need to go and find some goo-gone now

OffMetal · June 25, 2008 8:23AM

<< So now that its arrived if you dont mind me asking what did you pay for this? >>

LINK to auction

BECOKA · June 25, 2008 8:23AM

Post the results after you try.

coindeuce · June 25, 2008 8:49AM

WD-40 applied to a soft cloth. Works every time.

YaHa · June 25, 2008 9:03AM

Weed eater, wood chipper, chainsaw, these will take care of it, once you use these the residue will be gone, I wish you luck.

Broadstruck · June 25, 2008 9:08AM

<< WD-40 applied to a soft cloth. Works every time. >>

erroid · June 25, 2008 9:08AM

I use WD-40.

19Lyds · June 25, 2008 9:24AM

To remove tape residue, always try using scotch tape to try and dab it off first. You might be surprised at how easy it actually is.

notwilight · June 25, 2008 9:29AM

That slab looks kindo beat up anyway. You may want to use some plastic polish on it too. --Jerry

NumisOxide · June 25, 2008 9:37AM

rogo1941 · June 25, 2008 9:40AM

My wife uses peanut butter to get tape glue off anything. I tried it and it works really well. Just a dab on your finger, rub it around and then wipe it off. Works fine.

LindeDad · June 25, 2008 9:47AM

Denatured Alcohol, WD40, Nose oil/grease you know that stuff that's there when it's hot and sweaty time.
And Meguiars PlastX have all worked at one time or the other for me.

BECOKA · June 25, 2008 9:56AM

<< My wife uses peanut butter to get tape glue off anything. I tried it and it works really well. Just a dab on your finger, rub it around and then wipe it off. Works fine. >>

Thats a new one for me. I'll have to try it. I have some stubborn residue on some metal that is dried and caked. Even WD40 does not work.

DNADave · June 25, 2008 10:17AM

From the auction.....

"That's right, PCGS isn't as perfect as thier inflated price guide might suggest."

Bayard1908 · June 25, 2008 10:46AM

Simple Green

tahoe98 · June 26, 2008 12:07AM

salad oil works great too!!

direwolf1972 · June 26, 2008 1:07AM

Nice price I would have bid at least that if I'd have seen it.

Shamika · June 26, 2008 2:08AM

<< To remove tape residue, always try using scotch tape to try and dab it off first. You might be surprised at how easy it actually is. >>

I do the same thing and it works most of the time. Nose grease also works.

SaorAlba · June 26, 2008 2:14AM

The Lettered Edge 1795 Cent had tape on the slab, I cannot understand why someone has to mark up the slab with tape and garbage.

ricko · June 26, 2008 2:17AM

Peanut butter also takes chewing gum out of kids hair. Cheers, RickO

tahoe98 · June 26, 2008 4:59AM

<< Peanut butter also takes chewing gum out of kids hair. Cheers, RickO >>

hey ricko! does it work on extra chunky too?.....

BobGreene · June 26, 2008 5:44AM

Try soaking it in gasoline

Shamika · June 26, 2008 5:59AM

<< The Lettered Edge 1795 Cent had tape on the slab, I cannot understand why someone has to mark up the slab with tape and garbage. >>

This is often a sign that the dealer is not and never has been a collector. Otherwise, he would know better.

OffMetal · July 3, 2008 4:33AM

I managed to get out to buy some goo-gone, and it cleaned up like a charm!

Before:

AFTER:

Thanks for all the help!

-Ben

The only one time I buy the plastic and not the coin, I get screwed...

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