I have a question about labels on stuff?

[david bailey]

Dear modelers i have a question i like to ask.How do you remove labels from containers and such?.I have tried several methods.Some labels are easy and some are a hard bear to remove.I use all kinds of different containers for my scratch builds.I have tried soaking them in hot water weighted down to loosen up the labels/followed by using rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover.Is there something esle to use to make getting the labels and the sticky mess off easier?.

[Ziz]

It depends on what material the container is made of and what kind of glue was used to stick the label on. Can you give specific examples of ones you're trying to remove?

[hotrodnz]

Hi

I found that using masking tape (the normal-tack stuff from hardware stores etc) removes the nasty sticky gluey blobs quite well.

Quickly press a short strip of masking tape on and off the sticky surface and the little sticky blobs will be pulled off onto the tape. Repeat with a fresh strip when the blobs don't lift off any more.

This works well after you've cleaned off all of the paper bits of the label by water / alcohol.

Cheers

[david bailey]

Most of the containers are diferent shaped pill bottles, and genreal bottles with labels that are glued on with some real sticky glue to attach the labels.The hardest part is removing the label and glue.I use what ever bottle that has a weird shape to it for starship scracth bulids. I don't know what the plastic is. I would say its tough plastic type.I am not taking about drink bootles though.,the plastic is to soft.Most of the containers are generally bottles that hold stuff and i use with different shapes.I am just looking for a easier way to remove the label and glue,the glue is the worst part.

[Stu Pidasso]

Two words: Goo-Gone.

[USSARCADIA]

I've always used WD-40. Most people have it in their home already. Try soaking the outer "paper" part for a while, then try to peel it off. After that, spray more on and rub residue with an old cloth rag. Repeat as needed. Wash off WD with dish soap.

[tonyG2]

There are some labels that you can't remove. There is an increasing tendency when using clear food packging - bulk ice cream tubs for example for the label to be printed on a clear plastic sheet. That is then inserted in the mold and the plastic injected. The label and the package become a single item.

Reason I know this is I just completed a case where the label manufacturer used a defective batch of ink and this wasn't discovered until the tubs were made. Hundereds of thousands wasted. Fortunately we were able to counter claim against the supplier of the ink.....

Otherwise. (1) Hot water (2) rubbing alcohol or (3) WD40

[Wug]

A soaking in lamp oil will remove most but not all labels.

Mike

[rocketrider]

Either Bestine or Rapid Remover.

Both can be found at a sign supply store such as www.wensco.com

Glen

[david bailey]

Thanks for the replys.I plan on doing some experimenting and found out what works better than what i have been doing to make it easier.Some of the stuff mentioned i never would have thought about useing.I have lots of chemicals in my garage.I have goo gone,wd-40 and lamp oil.I always keep lamp oil in case the lights go out with the wind and winters we have. As for the other stuff mentioned i have never heard of it and the nearest sign shop is 50 miles away.I plan on trying different stuff to see what works good.If anyone has any any other ideas&methods,please let me know. thanks to all.

[rocketrider]

Might be able to get the Bestine at an Art Store as well. Maybe even a hardware store.