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| mgb:
--- Quote from: jennifer on April 05, 2013, 09:48:24 pm --- Scratching the finish off with a scraper sounds like a good way to destroy an otherwise original finish... A heat gun, and a steady hand with a blade is what removes the sticker. --- End quote --- I should clarify, I don't mean a typical paint scraper but a stiff putty knife. are you going to be sanding afterword anyway |
| jennifer:
Fursphere has the right idea (although Jennifer has never tried using flour) But working in small areas let that spot breath and dry while you work another... Non destructive would be key here, cause if your going to refinish it too, aircraft stripper will strip it right down to the wood, paint, glue, sticker and all. (neutralize with water). |
| silar:
--- Quote from: jennifer on April 05, 2013, 09:48:24 pm --- Scratching the finish off with a scraper sounds like a good way to destroy an otherwise original finish... A heat gun, and a steady hand with a blade is what removes the sticker. --- End quote --- He said he was sanding and painting over, so the original finish doesn't matter.. |
| mgb:
--- Quote from: jennifer on April 06, 2013, 10:33:58 am --- Fursphere has the right idea (although Jennifer has never tried using flour) But working in small areas let that spot breath and dry while you work another... Non destructive would be key here, cause if your going to refinish it too, aircraft stripper will strip it right down to the wood, paint, glue, sticker and all. (neutralize with water). --- End quote --- There's a huge difference between pulling Mylar off a pinball play field and stripping an arcade can. When working on a pinball play field, you need to be very cautious not to ruin the artwork. Correct if I'm wrong but the op just wants to strip down and redo an arcade cabinet. Why over complicate it. He's not redoing fine furniture. |
| epetti:
Goo Gone and a good metal scraper worked great although I had to do about three passes with it to get everything off. Thanks everyone for the suggestions. |
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