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« on: February 27, 2020, 01:03:29 am »
Hello everyone!
I obtained this fairly sturdy (cardboard) game box set circa 1994. The box itself is in pristine condition - no damage whatsoever - and is still in its original (fully intact) factory shrink wrap. That said...there's a snag: the presence of some minor adhesive residue on the front, on the wrap itself. I would like to remove it, but I want to be sure my chosen method doesn't end up backfiring in some way. My adhesive remover of choice is Goo Gone. I plan to use a cotton swab with a minute amount of the liquid soaked on one end and gently move the soaked head on the adhesive in a circular pattern until it is solidly broken up. Finally, I will dampen a tissue in water and slowly wipe up the softened residue-Goo Gone mixture.
Questions are as follows:
1. Should I be concerned that this citrus-infused solvent is going to corrode/erode the shrink wrap?
2. Will the shrink wrap be stained?
and
3. Will the scent of the adhesive remover be permanent or should it completely dissipate if all bits are properly wiped up?
I am happy to hear suggestions of alternative chemicals/solvents that won't eat at or stain the shrink wrap. Optimal methods of going about this task are also welcome.
I obtained this fairly sturdy (cardboard) game box set circa 1994. The box itself is in pristine condition - no damage whatsoever - and is still in its original (fully intact) factory shrink wrap. That said...there's a snag: the presence of some minor adhesive residue on the front, on the wrap itself. I would like to remove it, but I want to be sure my chosen method doesn't end up backfiring in some way. My adhesive remover of choice is Goo Gone. I plan to use a cotton swab with a minute amount of the liquid soaked on one end and gently move the soaked head on the adhesive in a circular pattern until it is solidly broken up. Finally, I will dampen a tissue in water and slowly wipe up the softened residue-Goo Gone mixture.
Questions are as follows:
1. Should I be concerned that this citrus-infused solvent is going to corrode/erode the shrink wrap?
2. Will the shrink wrap be stained?
and
3. Will the scent of the adhesive remover be permanent or should it completely dissipate if all bits are properly wiped up?
I am happy to hear suggestions of alternative chemicals/solvents that won't eat at or stain the shrink wrap. Optimal methods of going about this task are also welcome.