Ferdinand Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I have some old sticky labels that came with my ex-demo fridge freezer. They have been on for a couple of years The finish is stainless steel,and I need to remove them. The initial advice from several directions has been to soften them with olive oil or baby oil then remove carefully. Is it Ok to use a razor-blade glass scraper once I have softened the labels for a week or two? I am currently using the edge of a plastic card and it will take weeks of chipping away at it. Has anyone done this and can confirm that scratches are unlikely? Cheers Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 DON'T use a scraper. Stainless is generally a very soft steel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 WD40 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 not sure I'd risk a razor blade scraper just in case - 1 slip I know WD40 is very good in removing labels but no idea what it would be like on SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Multisolve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hecateh Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 cheapest solution is nail varnish remover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Would acetone do it? I am sure that Nail Varnish Remover is a very expensive way of buying a slightly different version of a common product. Will try WD40, then order some Multisolve ... which is quite pricey. Can I buy that at any standard outlets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Peel the top edge if you can and spray WD40 above it so it starts to run into the label. Keep doing this and peeling it down a bit more each time. It will soon come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysimon Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 stickystuff remover, smells of oranges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Looks like WD40 will do it over a couple of days. One label is a 9”x9” triangular gloss faced bugger at the top corner. Epilation of a bear would be easier. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) I've just actually used Multisolve to remove some gummy labels and the residue of super sticky double sided tape from stainless steel control cabinets. Looks spotless but in a certain light there's still a "shadow". I might try WD40. Got a feeling I'll end up doing the whole panel! Gentle heat is sometimes the trick on a full label if you can peel one corner and heat as you go. I use a hot air gun on its lowest setting. Hairdryer might work too. Edited May 1, 2018 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 Seems to be working, but destroying a series of old store cards used as scrapers :-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 My handyman recommends lighter fuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 1 hour ago, lizzie said: My handyman recommends lighter fuel Is that so you can torch it when you get fed up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yzzy Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Olive oil and an old toothbrush :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 It's a matter of finding the right solvent for the adhesive on the label. Once you get the right one they usually come off easily. In the past I've tried Meths or even petrol. 6 hours ago, lizzie said: My handyman recommends lighter fuel Try that before petrol as it stinks less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Old spice usually works for me if I haven’t got any gun cleaner in the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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