How Do I remove decals from glass?
Gare Bear
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Thursday, 5th of August 2010 10:59:46 PM
l have an oldset of clear glass canisters from my mother. l wanna keep them Gare Bear because they have sentimental value but each has an unattractive decal on Registered User them. l tried removing them with a razor blade but the glass Joined: Wednesday, 26th of May 2010, 12:47:16 scratched..What else can l do?
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boyfiie
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Friday, 6th of August 2010 03:44:37 PM
Try using WD 40 boyfiie Registered User Joined: Thursday, 13th of May 2010, 06:08:44 Posts: 1457 Viewed 12474 times
BunniCakez
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Saturday, 7th of August 2010 02:25:15 PM
Hi i have 3 suggestions for you. BunniCakez Nail polish remover Registered User Babby oil Joined: Wednesday, 12th of May 2010, 07:16:24 Ligter fluid if really bad Posts: 1920 Good luck. Viewed 10185 times
Punkin
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Sunday, 8th of August 2010 08:24:47 PM
If the decal came with the glass, originally (i.e., it wasn't a Punkin decoration put on afterwards by ur mom), then you might want to leave them Registered User alone, as they may have some intrinsic value. I would also argue that if Joined: Thursday, 10th of June 2010, 14:09:57 they were put there by ur mom, that you might want to leave them as-is, Posts: 832 anyway! Viewed 906 times
But, if you have ur heart set on it, there are two methods I can think of,
but it depends on how old & thick the glass & decals are, so use caution
(if you're a child, please get an adult to assist you), & make sure the
glass is at room temperature:
1) Soak the glass in a hot ''bath'' of epsom salt & lemon juice for a full
24 hours. Do ***NOT*** boil or microwave the water or glass as it may
shatter (mix 1 part salt, 1 part lemon juice, 10 parts water; I used the
word ''part(s)'' because I don't know what it will take to completely
engulf the canister, or, at least, the area with the decal on it).
2) Rent a professional grade heat gun (the kind used to remove paint),
but, again, use extreme caution if the glass is thin (i.e., don't
concentrate the heat on any one spot for more than a couple of seconds).
pappee
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Monday, 9th of August 2010 12:29:41 AM
wd 40 or rubbing alcohol of lighter fluild-with light scraping pappee Registered User Joined: Wednesday, 12th of May 2010, 17:21:14 Posts: 90 Viewed 8050 times
snookiums
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Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 11:59:48 AM
rub cooking oil (any kind; veggie oil, butter, olive oil, lard) snookiums all around the decal Registered User leave it on there for 30 minutes Joined: Saturday, 5th of June 2010, 10:29:54 wash it off Posts: 423 Viewed 11688 times
Livi Lu
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Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 01:27:13 AM
I have to agree with answer number 2.those really are the best Livi Lu ways to remove decals. I swear by nail polish remover. Registered User Joined: Monday, 14th of June 2010, 22:34:58 Posts: 430 Viewed 2360 times
Starbust
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Thursday, 12th of August 2010 09:23:18 AM
There are different companies that supply industrial spray Starbust containers, and one in particular that remove sticker gum. Ask you Registered User friendly hardware man. Joined: Tuesday, 1st of June 2010, 20:04:44 Posts: 1569 Viewed 1787 times
Squiggles¦
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Friday, 13th of August 2010 06:54:33 PM
WD-40, Goo-gone, nail-polish remover, or similar solvent may Squiggles¦ make it easier. Test them in a small area though to make sure they don't Registered User damage the glasses. Joined: Saturday, 8th of May 2010, 12:08:47 Posts: 1839 Viewed 13665 times
Princesita Bonita/Pedasito/Bebita/Preciosa/Bonita<33
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Saturday, 14th of August 2010 09:32:33 AM
soak in hot water . help the decal to soften and hopefully u Princesita Bonita/Pedasito/Bebita/Preciosa/Bonita<33 can then use finger nails to remove. Registered User Joined: Sunday, 13th of June 2010, 06:52:21 Posts: 1012 Viewed 6369 times
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