Slab stickers put on by the auction house

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by QUAVIET, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. QUAVIET

    QUAVIET New Member

    This question has probably been answered many times and if so please bear with me.
    When I peal off the auction house slab sticker there is glue left behind on the slab. How do I remove this glue without damaging the plastic slab? I have industrial solvents but am afraid to try them until I hear from someone who knows how do do this. Thanks
     
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  3. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    Rubbing alcohol works good, so does Goo Gone.
     
  4. kitchmed

    kitchmed Likes shiny things

    I'm a big fan of goo gone.... the orange colored liquid that smells like starburst candy.

    You could also use peanut butter, it works well enough and wont do damage.
     
  5. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    I don't recommend rubbing alcohol.
    It can damage plastic if the % is high enough.
    Bestine is a product often used to remove rubber cement.
     
  6. Vroomer2

    Vroomer2 Active Member

    Goo Gone has worked for me.

    I also have plastic polish if the slab is scratched and needs a small touch up.
     
  7. Merc Crazy

    Merc Crazy Bumbling numismatic fool

    Goo gone is awesome stuff.
     
  8. QUAVIET

    QUAVIET New Member

    Thanks for your responses, Goo Gone is the consensus but I have peanut butter handy and will give it a go.
     
  9. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    I've used rubbing alcohol for years, no damage to the slabs.
     
  10. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Goo Gone works great, but DON'T let it get around the seams on the edge of the slab
     
  11. lkeigwin

    lkeigwin Well-Known Member

    Plastic polish used to remove scratches works great for removing any remaining adhesive. PlastX is popular.
    Lance.
     
  12. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    I leave 'em. Never touch 'em. Serves as a reminder to let me know where they came from......:)
     
  13. zekeguzz

    zekeguzz lmc freak

    Try mineral spirits. Very gentle stuff but can even remove old duct tape dried up tracks.. I used it on critical machine part to remove adhesives using Q-Tips. Worked wonderfully.
     
  14. Vroomer2

    Vroomer2 Active Member

    Yes, yes, and again, yes.

    Goo Gone and a PCGS rattler holder.... :(
     
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