Re: Unsticking

In article <Xns9A676A37F392Ccotd@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Andy  <q> wrote:
> Neal Eckhardt said...
> 
> > On Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:14:24 +0000, Nick Spalding <spalding@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> > wrote:
> > 
> >>Daughter has asked me how to get a barcode sticker off her new shower
> >>unit.  The surface to which it is stuck is hard, rigid white plastic. 

> She
> >>has tried nail-polish remover without success.
> > 
> > Well, now that the structure of the label has been destroyed by all of
> > the solvents that everybody else has recommended, I always use a hair
> > dryer. Heat it up before touching it and SLOWLY peel it back from a
> > corner directing the hot air right at the surface with the glue on it
> > as you are peeling it back.
> > 
> > I haven't found much that can resist the heat.
> 
> 
> From The Vinegar Institute:
> http://www.versatilevinegar.org/usesandtips.html#1g
> 
> Bumper stickers
> (Possibly bar code stickers on shower units?):
> Remove bumper stickers by repeatedly wiping the sticker with white 
> distilled vinegar until it is soaked.  In a few minutes, it should peel
off 
> easily.  Test on a small invisible area of the car to ensure there will
be 
> no damage to the paint.

BTW, you can trust them.  After all, they'd never recommend a method
which works poorly just to sell more product.

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