Removing paper labels off dvd
Dec 10, 2019 19:30:04 #
Over the years I have created many slideshows for family members. I dressed them up with disk labels. Now I’ve discovered that with the new optical drives the paper disk covers do not spin in the drive properly.
Does anyone know how to carefully remove these paper covers?
Does anyone know how to carefully remove these paper covers?
Dec 10, 2019 19:44:47 #
Dec 10, 2019 19:47:21 #
Dec 10, 2019 19:53:53 #
Naptha, which is the same as lighter fluid, works well on labels. Plastic razor blades will help get car stickers off with the naptha.
Dec 10, 2019 21:22:45 #
bsprague wrote:
Naptha, which is the same as lighter fluid, works well on labels. Plastic razor blades will help get car stickers off with the naptha.
You probably won’t use enough to matter, but be careful with Naptha. It’s heavier than air and can accumulate at floor level where it can be easily ignited by a spark.
Dec 10, 2019 22:39:47 #
TriX wrote:
You probably won’t use enough to matter, but be careful with Naptha. It’s heavier than air and can accumulate at floor level where it can be easily ignited by a spark.
That's what propane does. A little leak and your RV goes kaboom next time you light a joint!
Dec 10, 2019 22:49:28 #
bsprague wrote:
That's what propane does. A little leak and your RV goes kaboom next time you light a joint!
Oh my 🙀
Dec 11, 2019 05:22:27 #
exakta56
Loc: Orford,New Hampshire
I have had good luck by spraying WD-40 over a tissue laid upon the tag, etc intended to be removed. Even the toughest ones come off, if you are patient.
Dec 11, 2019 06:12:53 #
chippy65
Loc: Cambridge
be careful when scratching the labels to remove, the silver "optical" layer is very easily damaged
Dec 11, 2019 06:14:24 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Moomoo48 wrote:
Over the years I have created many slideshows for family members. I dressed them up with disk labels. Now I’ve discovered that with the new optical drives the paper disk covers do not spin in the drive properly.
Does anyone know how to carefully remove these paper covers?
Does anyone know how to carefully remove these paper covers?
I have used a hair dryer and start peeling back from one edge, make sure you heat that sucker up well before peeling.
Dec 11, 2019 06:59:48 #
(1) I would get a razor blade scraper. It's a metal gadget that holds a one-sided razor blade that can be retracted for safety. You can find them at hardware stores, maybe in the paint department. Yes, it will scratch up your disk. The scratches will be on the side you aren't using for the data so they won't hurt anything.
(2) the wd40 suggestion is good. Any oil will loosen adhesives. Even vegetable oil. Whatever you have in the kitchen (although I would avoid using oil infused with garlic or hot peppers). You have to give it time for the oil to soak through the paper label. The only problem with this approach is that it's difficult to use if the label is plastic.
(2) the wd40 suggestion is good. Any oil will loosen adhesives. Even vegetable oil. Whatever you have in the kitchen (although I would avoid using oil infused with garlic or hot peppers). You have to give it time for the oil to soak through the paper label. The only problem with this approach is that it's difficult to use if the label is plastic.
Dec 11, 2019 07:15:57 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
I agree with reburning if these are important. If you decide to try with chemicals, try on the 1 that you wouldn't mind loosing least or reburn that 1 before you try. Make sure your in a well vented area if your using a lot of chemical.
Good luck, Tom
Good luck, Tom
Dec 11, 2019 07:47:35 #
Dec 11, 2019 07:48:17 #
twowindsbear wrote:
Reburn them onto lableless DVDs - don't risk damaging your existing discs.
Interesting thanks
Dec 11, 2019 07:49:04 #
TriX wrote:
You probably won’t use enough to matter, but be careful with Naptha. It’s heavier than air and can accumulate at floor level where it can be easily ignited by a spark.
Good tip better to be safe than sorry
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