Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > DVD Discussions > DVD Talk
Reload this Page >

Best way to take sticker residue off of DVDs

Community
Search
DVD Talk Talk about DVDs and Movies on DVD including Covers and Cases

Best way to take sticker residue off of DVDs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-19-07 | 12:24 PM
  #1  
Jaymole's Avatar
Thread Starter
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 11,097
Received 618 Likes on 357 Posts
From: N.Y, N.Y
Best way to take sticker residue off of DVDs

Hi

I just bought a few DVDs that regretably had security stickers on them. After removing the stickers I was left with quite a bit of sticker residue that is very hard to remove. I made the mistake of inserting one of the DVDs into my machine that still had residue, and it promptly got stuck!

I saw a thread about taking stickers off of boxes, but I wanted to know what is the best, safest way of taking sticker residue off of DVDs themselves. I don't want the art on the DVD to be taken off, or have any damage to the DVD so I am unsure of how to proceed.

Many thanks in advance for any help!
Old 03-19-07 | 12:33 PM
  #2  
speedyray's Avatar
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 2,309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Kingston, TN
goo gone - that stuff is amazing
Old 03-19-07 | 12:53 PM
  #3  
Mr. Cinema's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 18,044
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by speedyray
goo gone - that stuff is amazing
100% agreement
Old 03-19-07 | 12:54 PM
  #4  
riotinmyskull's Avatar
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 9,175
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
From: portsmouth, va
how'd you get sticky residue on the actual dvd itself?
Old 03-19-07 | 01:03 PM
  #5  
Jaymole's Avatar
Thread Starter
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 11,097
Received 618 Likes on 357 Posts
From: N.Y, N.Y
Thanks...Is Goo Gone readily available at stores, I have never seen this before?

how'd you get sticky residue on the actual dvd itself?
I removed stickers that the rental store placed on them. They were security stickers, so that when you remove them, they leave residue on the DVD.

I bought these off of Half.com and the sellers did not mention that the DVDs had stickers on them. I would never have bought them if I knew.
Old 03-19-07 | 01:13 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 644
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
I use goo gone as well, but am I the only one who sees how it kind of lightens up the plastic outer that holds the insert? It looks almost a little more worn down or something.
Old 03-19-07 | 04:24 PM
  #7  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: Rockville, MD
Originally Posted by Jaymole
Thanks...Is Goo Gone readily available at stores, I have never seen this before?


.

You can get it at Home Depot.
Old 03-19-07 | 04:25 PM
  #8  
OldBoy's Avatar
TOTY Winner 2018 and Inane Thread Master
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 54,132
Received 1,723 Likes on 1,413 Posts
From: "Are any of us really anywhere?"
the lick of a good cat always works for me.
Old 03-19-07 | 04:44 PM
  #9  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,459
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mineral spirits (aka paint thinner) works well for me, just don't use "Gum Spirits of Turpentine". The Goo Gone I haven't tried for this purpose and it seems like overkill since I use rubber/disposable gloves when working with it; but to each their own.
Old 03-19-07 | 05:40 PM
  #10  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 10,521
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: Lower Beaver, Iowa
You can get Goo Gone at Wal-Mart, Target or just about anywhere else.
Old 03-19-07 | 05:51 PM
  #11  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,786
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I just use the DVD's own security sticker(s), the sticky parts on them will take off the remaining goo in most cases.
Old 03-19-07 | 07:27 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Un-Du works great
Old 03-19-07 | 09:15 PM
  #13  
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
wd40
Old 03-19-07 | 09:23 PM
  #14  
davidlynchfan's Avatar
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 4,702
Received 196 Likes on 161 Posts
Originally Posted by jmj713
I just use the DVD's own security sticker(s), the sticky parts on them will take off the remaining goo in most cases.
yep,i just use the very same security sticker that causes the residue by re-sticking it and peeling it off mulitple times on the residue.
Old 03-20-07 | 07:32 AM
  #15  
Jaymole's Avatar
Thread Starter
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 11,097
Received 618 Likes on 357 Posts
From: N.Y, N.Y
Thanks for the tips everyone!
Old 03-20-07 | 08:07 AM
  #16  
matome's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 12,304
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: NY
Another vote for Goo-Gone. That stuff is amazing.
Old 03-20-07 | 03:10 PM
  #17  
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: On the penis chair
Eh. Goo Gone is too expensive. I just use zippo fluid and they works just fine.

I saw some people who works in CD stores use transparent tape to take them off and it also works.
Old 03-20-07 | 03:27 PM
  #18  
Mr. Cinema's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 18,044
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Goo gone is like $3.00
Old 03-20-07 | 03:29 PM
  #19  
Guest
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
I have Goo Gone at home, too. I know it works. But the unanswered question here is - Is it safe to use on a DVD itself?
Old 03-20-07 | 04:58 PM
  #20  
asianxcore's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 20,841
Received 443 Likes on 366 Posts
From: California
another vote for Goo Gone.

I bought a 12 oz spray bottle of it at the local market. Probably cost me around $4 and you don't need that much anyway.
Old 03-20-07 | 05:44 PM
  #21  
GoldenJCJ's Avatar
DVD Talk Hero
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 32,743
Received 4,835 Likes on 3,026 Posts
From: Colorado
Originally Posted by scott1598
the lick of a good cat always works for me.
In Russia, pussy licks you!
Old 03-20-07 | 09:30 PM
  #22  
Pressplay's Avatar
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,447
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: Montreal
They should just sell Goo Gone in DVD stores, really. The market is there!
Old 03-21-07 | 10:49 AM
  #23  
mxv
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Combustion Manor - DG, IL
I like Un-Du because it is like Goo Gone but its clear. I used to use goo gone on record sleeves but it once discolored a sleeve, which is why I switched to Undu and have never looked back.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.