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Dartful Dodger:
I tried to peel the auction sticker off my cabinet, but some of it wont come off.  The sticker was on the marquee and the marquee isn't glass, so I'm afraid to scrape it off or to use harsh chemicals.  I tried Goo Gone, but that didn't work.  I don't want to scrub it with anything that'll scratch it either.

What's the best way to take this thing off?

Thanks
BobA:
Can you apply a bit of heat with a hair dryer to help loosen it?

Luckydevil:
Use a rag and get some rubbing alcohol on it. Let it sit for a few seconds and then gently rub it off. You can also buy those small yellow plastic paint scrapers from Home Depot that won't hurt the marquee.
bleemus:
With stickers in general, 91% alcohol seems to work pretty well at breaking down the glue.

I have an older sticker that won't come off with a scraper, the next step is trying the alcohol.

Problem is, if it is not a paper sticker, the alcohol won't soak in and start breaking down the glue... not sure what the best way to do those would be.

Good luck!
RandyT:
Goo Gone is similar, but i have used WD-40 with good success.  You have to soak it pretty good and let it sit for a while, but it shouldn't hurt the plastic/paint underneath.


Another thing to try, but also to BE VERY CAREFUL WITH, is some stuff called "oops!"    It's a cocktail of all kinds of aromatic solvents that you will definitely want to test on an inconspicuous area of the cab before use.  Some plastics it doesn't bother, other will cloud or get gooey from it. 

If your test shows that it is compatible with the plastic, lightly wet the sticker with the stuff and when it soaks in, try to peel it off.  Afterward, use some some soapy water on it, rinse and let it dry.  If there is a little haze, some plastic polish will fix that.

The above should be used only as a last resort, BTW ;)

Good Luck.

RandyT
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