Hi, I got a used laptop from an family member. It did have this this annoying sticker on it (see picture). Apparently for years already.
So, how can I remove it without scratching the metal body or leaving residue behind?
Edit: Having some problems with picture upload, but here’s a similar photo for reference: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jDV7-ehqF38/maxresdefault.jpg
You don’t need a specialized product (like Goo Gone several comments mention) to remove sticky residue. Any kind of cooking oil will do. I usually use a small dab of whatever is on hand (which in my house is olive oil, but avocado, canola, corn, etc would also be fine). Start with a very small amount, like one drop: a little can go a long way and it can be a huge mess if you overestimate how much you need. Rub it in with your finger and the gunk should come right up. Paper towel the rest off. Repeat if necessary. Extra bad spots might require a touch of gentle fingernail action.
Hand sanitizer works better, actually.
Also: OP; How dare you remove those stickers!
Rubbing alcohol too
It does, but because it evaporates so quickly, hand sanitizer normally works better.
Baby oil works wonders too, but if it’s safe to do so I usually just crack into a bottle of 91%+ isopropyl.
15 sticks of dynamite should do the trick
I always use 99% Isopropyl alcohol for stuff like this
Same. Maybe hit it with a heat gun first to help the sticker peel off.
I’d just peel it off and maybe rub it with my finger to get rid of leftover adhesive.
Heat. Not a lot. But heat. Line a blow dryer.
Then an exacto knife to separate the adhesive from the plastic/metal.
Then googone to clean.
Then alcohol wipes to finish.
A heat gun is also inexpensive and very useful. 3M mount you need to remove (and/or reuse)? Heat gun. Sticker? Heat gun. Frazzled threads on clothes? Heat gun. No time to properly blow dry? Heat gun! (the last one is a joke, don’t do that).
Also the most satisfying thing is putting plastic over windows to winterize and erasing all the wrinkles with the heat gun.
I find wd40 also works well for removing grease or sticker residue
I find wd40 also works well for removing grease
That’s what it’s made for after all
I just rub the residue with my thumb until it’s gone, worked perfectly for me
Sure, but now you’re down a thumb, so…
Remove the sticker, and remove the leftover glue with an eraser.
Removing those is a war crime.
They get eliminated at first sight!
I’d use ipa to break down the glue or at a pinch some hand sanitiser and a cloth to get rid of stickers.
A plastic ice scraper will help get the bulk off, then you can get a variety of solvents for removing any residue. If it is metal then it should be fine with most solvents but check the instructions and do a test patch somewhere discreet to be sure.
A little bit of lighter fluid on a paper towel works great for getting sticker residue off easily!
A lot of lighter fluid and a lighter works great too!
Goodbye stickers!.. and house…
Haha yeah that’s one way of doing it for sure!
If you’re careful and can’t just get it off with your fingernails, a razor blade is young best friend for scraping off stickers, if you’re less careful they sell plastic razor blades for scraping stuff that also work pretty well.
For residue, goo gone, cooking oil, isopropyl alcohol, lighter fluid, or just some soap and water if you’re careful. Or just let the residue wear off on its own if you’re lazy.
