So, I tried asking this question on Reddit, and all I got back were trolls and unserious replies. 😒

So, does anyone know how I can remove the sticker residue on these games without accidentally rubbing the factory codes off?

  • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
    5·
    3 months ago

    I generally recommend Goo Gone for stuff like this (NOT Goof Off!), but it may remove the original printing (it’s a very light solvent).

    I think the idea from other posters - WD40 and a plastic razor blade is probably the best approach. It’s good at softening adhesives, and the blade won’t damage anything.

    • hoch@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      I used to be a professional sticker remover at a used textbook company, and we used Goo Gone and heat guns

      • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
        2·
        3 months ago

        Impressive on textbooks, that’s really tricky.

        I’m continually surprised at what Goo Gone can remove without damaging the surface.

        • hoch@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          3 months ago

          Yeah, you obviously wouldn’t want to use it directly on the paper, but we’d use a rag covered in Goo Gone to clean/polish the laminated covers of books before shipping. Worked very well.

          The heat gun was able to remove most stickers, but some of the more stubborn ones we’d soak in Goo Gone and scrape off with a plastic scraper.