Seller sent a used lens; inventory sticker did not come away cleanly.
sinatraman wrote:
I use goo gone when I have to remove sticker residue from camera equipment
Well said. The same caution about using the minimal amount to prevent it getting inside the lens applies to any kind of solvent.
billnikon
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forjava wrote:
So I got some free sticker gum and paper when I remote-bought a used 60mm micro D AF lens. The barrel's flat surfaces and a non-flat ring exterior are contaminated but at least I know the seller's inventory number.
I'm looking to UHH for advice on how to get the rest of this generic sticker off of the lens so that the result is as if the label had never been there.
I could have returned the lens but I feel responsible to a well-crafted item. My goals are to not scuff or otherwise degrade the finish while getting the adhesive all off so the lens looks and feels (to my fingertips) as it should.
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Next time use a hair dryer on it. Hit it until it get hot and then peel off. It works well. The other product that works well is nail polish remover and goof off. Be careful how hard you rub. And mineral spirits.
works great at sticker removal of rubiks cubes too ...
I fully agree with this. Goo gone is a very good product for this type of situation. It will not harm surfaces and will clean almost any type of adhesive from them.
aellman wrote:
A product named Goo-Gone is specifically made to remove adhesive labels. It is available at any hardware store and Amazon. Use a Q-tip with just a little of the solvent (not soaking wet) so that it doesn't get inside the lens. Alternate the application of the Goo-Gone with gentle scraping with a plastic instrument (plastic ball point pen cap works). It may take several applications, but the label will come off cleanly in a few minutes. If the label if off but there's still some advesive left, just go through the process once more. Should take care of it. Follow the label directions carefully. >Alan
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aellman wrote:
Rubbing alcohol absolutely does not work on sticker adhesive. That's why they sell Goo-Gone.
It does if you soak a rag and hold it on the label for a bit, we use it all the time removing stickers. (if the sticker was meant to be removed) Being it evaporates quickly and some don't have the patients to let it soak for about 30 seconds to a minutes...BTW the same holds true on some labels with warm water.
When I was working in the sign business, we used to fill flat pans with alcohol to remove old dried up protective paper (which you couldn't peel off due to age) from all types of plastic / after cutting letters.
And they sell GooGone (which I use for removing contact cement when I replace bumpers on pool table rails, it's stronger and can and does damage certain surfaces and Ive had it dull shinny surfaces,
forjava wrote:
So I got some free sticker gum and paper when I remote-bought a used 60mm micro D AF lens. The barrel's flat surfaces and a non-flat ring exterior are contaminated but at least I know the seller's inventory number.
I'm looking to UHH for advice on how to get the rest of this generic sticker off of the lens so that the result is as if the label had never been there.
I could have returned the lens but I feel responsible to a well-crafted item. My goals are to not scuff or otherwise degrade the finish while getting the adhesive all off so the lens looks and feels (to my fingertips) as it should.
So I got some free sticker gum and paper when I re... (
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Take the paper off. Residual glue will likely easily come off using "Goof Off" put on a cloth and wiped on the glue. Then just wipe clean. I use it all the time on many surfaces and it never fails.
forjava wrote:
I'm looking to UHH for advice on how to get the rest of this generic sticker off of the lens so that the result is as if the label had never been there.
Some stickers seem impossible to remove. You'd think manufacturers would give that consideration. You're smart to seek advice before damaging the lens. Let us know how this works out.
WD-40 was mentioned above. I have found it is great for taking road tar off your vehicle as well as spray paint and will not hurt you vehicle paint job. I have also used it on a swelled door due to humidity, will make it open easier. There are in fact many uses for WD-40.
we have a product here in the states called "goo gone" that I have used with out issue. sold in grocery stores, walmart, and the like... it is just few dollars and works well for this kind of problem.
WessoJPEG wrote:
Small amount of WD-40 works great.
Got to add a big "Amen" to this suggestion. I have yet to find a label that WD-40 can't remove. I'd just be careful about using it too sparingly on the lens.
You might try using masking tape - repeatly put it on the label remains and pull off, then again and again. Sometimes this works for me.
ron
aellman wrote:
A product named Goo-Gone is specifically made to remove adhesive labels. It is available at any hardware store and Amazon. Use a Q-tip with just a little of the solvent (not soaking wet) so that it doesn't get inside the lens. Alternate the application of the Goo-Gone with gentle scraping with a plastic instrument (plastic ball point pen cap works). It may take several applications, but the label will come off cleanly in a few minutes. If the label if off but there's still some advesive left, just go through the process once more. Should take care of it. Follow the label directions carefully. >Alan
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Usually, if you dampen the left on adhesive and let it sit a minute, it will easily just wipe off with a rag or paper towel. No scraping needed. Just remove the sticker first, then apply the Goo Gone.
cucharared wrote:
Got to add a big "Amen" to this suggestion. I have yet to find a label that WD-40 can't remove. I'd just be careful about using it too sparingly on the lens.
You might try using masking tape - repeatly put it on the label remains and pull off, then again and again. Sometimes this works for me.
ron
This too. Just don't spray directly on the lens.
For scraping grooves, before or after, using Goo Gone, try a round wood toothpick. The point will bend so no damage.
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