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What are the best methods for sticker removal from G1 bots so they can be replaced by reprolabels?

I was going to use WD40 to loosen up the old stickers, but will that effect reapplication later?

let me know what you guys do to solve this problem.

I'd use goo gone or wd40. Just wash the plastic parts well with soap. However, I am not sure if WD40 is a good idea or not. I understand wd40 causes cancer in the family jewels... so a guy might want to take that into consideration.

Goo-gone works well. Just apply a dab, then use the bottle-top scraper.

A swab of rubbing alcohol should clean up the area and remove any leftover residue so new stickers can be applied.

I do this on diecast.. and as gross as it sounds, it works. I got the idea from a detailer on my web site.
get the stickers off the best you can even the white flakes of it. Then the goo thats left over... this is how you get it off without buying any remover...

rub your finger over your forhead a few times... then rub that same finger over the goo on the figure, and in about 30 seconds its off... gross sounding i know, but the smallest bit of oil in our own skin does the trick...

-Barricade- wrote:I do this on diecast.. and as gross as it sounds, it works. I got the idea from a detailer on my web site.
get the stickers off the best you can even the white flakes of it. Then the goo thats left over... this is how you get it off without buying any remover...

rub your finger over your forhead a few times... then rub that same finger over the goo on the figure, and in about 30 seconds its off... gross sounding i know, but the smallest bit of oil in our own skin does the trick...

ugh, I think I will stick with the googone.

Thanks for the suggestion though

Googone wont in any way harm the transformer right?

goo gone works realy well, unless it starts stripping paint, and yes, this does happen. Use some on G1 overdrive and you'll see what I mean.

Msotly googone is the best way. Peal as much as you can off and use just a dab on a clot and rub. However, check the cloth after a couple of passes for signs of paint!!!!

Bonger wrote:goo gone works realy well, unless it starts stripping paint, and yes, this does happen. Use some on G1 overdrive and you'll see what I mean.

Msotly googone is the best way. Peal as much as you can off and use just a dab on a clot and rub. However, check the cloth after a couple of passes for signs of paint!!!!

Thats not good, that would keep me away from it altogether. I have used WD40 in the past without any paint issues.
Guess I will stick with that. Unless there is some kind of horror story for WD40 (doubt that though)

Sid Burn wrote:

Bonger wrote:goo gone works realy well, unless it starts stripping paint, and yes, this does happen. Use some on G1 overdrive and you'll see what I mean.

Msotly googone is the best way. Peal as much as you can off and use just a dab on a clot and rub. However, check the cloth after a couple of passes for signs of paint!!!!

Thats not good, that would keep me away from it altogether. I have used WD40 in the past without any paint issues.
Guess I will stick with that. Unless there is some kind of horror story for WD40 (doubt that though)

I wouldn't be too worried about goo gone. On occasion the rag has come away with paint on it. However, I am always careful to check for this and have never done any noticeable damage to the paint job. As long as you are careful, it should not be an issue.

I like the idea of using skin oils. It adds a personal touch.

Yeah I know it sounds gross, but it works and it wont strip the paint lol....

I tear off the old labels the best I can, then clean off the remaining paper and residue using lighter fluid or rubbing alcohol. It works quite well, and evaporates quickly without leaving any residue, so the new stickers will adhere just fine. As with most substances, be careful on painted areas, you wouldn't exactly want to scrub at it.