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    How to remove stickers safely?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Cakefish, Jun 12, 2012.

  1. Cakefish

    Cakefish ¯\_(?)_/¯

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    The generic 'Windows 7', 'Intel Core' & 'NVIDIA' stickers?

    I sure don't want to damage the paintwork of this new laptop (laptop is plastic, painted with metallic paint).

    I have already managed to successfully remove the 'Energy Star' sticker by simply peeling it off but before I continue I want to see if there's a better/less damaging way to do this process.

    Cheers!
     
    Cakefish, Jun 12, 2012
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  2. truekiller28

    truekiller28 Notebook Consultant

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    The remaining sticky thing on the laptop is actually glue ! the good way to remove it is an hydroalcoholic solution (Anti-mosquito, Apaisyl,hand washing gel) ! :D
     
    truekiller28, Jun 12, 2012
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  3. Maelwys

    Maelwys Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I remove all my stickers with Goo Gone. It's a citrus adhesive and marker remover. Doesn't damage paint, at least I've never had it do so and I've used it on some crazy things. It does leave behind a pretty strong citrus odor, but that's not so bad either.
     
    Maelwys, Jun 12, 2012
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  4. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

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    And I use my nail.
     
    James D, Jun 12, 2012
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  5. baii

    baii Sone

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    then rub it with my fingertip.
     
    baii, Jun 12, 2012
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    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    I did this. A hair dryer really does the trick as the glue "melts"
     
    jaug1337, Jun 12, 2012
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  7. Kinghong1970

    Kinghong1970 Notebook Deity

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    lighter fluid, tooth pick, q tip
     
    Kinghong1970, Jun 13, 2012
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