Soul Stream Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 (edited) So it took me a few years, but I finally figured out the 100% sure and easy way to remove that sticky thing on top of a new CD. 1. Unhinge the CD case 2. Take the CD out 3. Take a hot hair dryer and stick it up close to that damn sticky thing for about 10 seconds until you see it getting kind of melty. 4. Peel off the f@#!!@ sticky thing...no problem 5. Put your CD back in the hinge the case together ....this really works great and is easy to do. I bought all the new RVGs today and did them all in just a few minutes and was glad to have nice, clean cases from a Blue Note product for the first time in years. Edited August 15, 2006 by Soul Stream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherbored Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 is it me or does it seem like those strips are more sticky and difficult to remove than ever...? we should never have complanied about those prism colored dogbones. -e- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 So it took me a few years, but I finally figured out the 100% sure and easy way to remove that sticky thing on top of a new CD. 1. Unhinge the CD case 2. Take the CD out 3. Take a hot hair dryer and stick it up close to that damn sticky thing for about 10 seconds until you see it getting kind of melty. 4. Peel off the f@#!!@ sticky thing...no problem 5. Put your CD back in the hinge the case together ....this really works great and is easy to do. I bought all the new RVGs today and did them all in just a few minutes and was glad to have nice, clean cases from a Blue Note product for the first time in years. Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Clugston Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I found another way..... Buy old vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 So it took me a few years, but I finally figured out the 100% sure and easy way to remove that sticky thing on top of a new CD. 1. Unhinge the CD case 2. Take the CD out 3. Take a hot hair dryer and stick it up close to that damn sticky thing for about 10 seconds until you see it getting kind of melty. 4. Peel off the f@#!!@ sticky thing...no problem 5. Put your CD back in the hinge the case together ....this really works great and is easy to do. I bought all the new RVGs today and did them all in just a few minutes and was glad to have nice, clean cases from a Blue Note product for the first time in years. Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Have you guys noticed how easily the strips peal off the OJC CDs? Why can't EMI/Blue Note harness that technology? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John L Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 So does this method give a guarantee against any sticky fingernail grit fallout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I just split them open along the backside and leave 'em on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 The ones I really hate are the strips on Black Saint/Soul Note releases. Those things are designed to be a pain in the ass. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Not certain, but I bet the ones that are a pain in the ass and leave glue residue all over the jewel case are ones that have been sitting on the shelf for a long time. Newer ones peel off for me, no problem. Or maybe it's a matter of the temperature they were stored at during shipment/on shelves, since a hair dryer is helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connoisseur series500 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Not certain, but I bet the ones that are a pain in the ass and leave glue residue all over the jewel case are ones that have been sitting on the shelf for a long time. Newer ones peel off for me, no problem. Or maybe it's a matter of the temperature they were stored at during shipment/on shelves, since a hair dryer is helping. Cool avatar photo, Nojjy. Are those your cigs rolled up at the top of your sleeve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 a new jewel case costs 20 cents. i have better things to do with my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted August 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 a new jewel case costs 20 cents. i have better things to do with my time. I think this actually takes less time than going out and buying new jewel cases, breaking down the case, putting in the inserts, ect.... Unless you just hire your butler to do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morganized Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 So it took me a few years, but I finally figured out the 100% sure and easy way to remove that sticky thing on top of a new CD. 1. Unhinge the CD case 2. Take the CD out 3. Take a hot hair dryer and stick it up close to that damn sticky thing for about 10 seconds until you see it getting kind of melty. 4. Peel off the f@#!!@ sticky thing...no problem 5. Put your CD back in the hinge the case together ....this really works great and is easy to do. I bought all the new RVGs today and did them all in just a few minutes and was glad to have nice, clean cases from a Blue Note product for the first time in years. Hey SS................ever tried a little lighter fluid on a paper towel or rag????? Try it.....you'll like it! Of course, remove the sticky thing first. Clean up the residue per above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 The worst are the stickers Sony puts on the front of jewel cases. I can get them off, if I'm very careful. But sometimes the old ones rip and are a bitch to remove. HATE those things. The plastic strips on the top I never have any trouble getting off. I just slice 'em with a razor. The peel off real nice after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Stream Posted August 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 (edited) Hey SS................ever tried a little lighter fluid on a paper towel or rag????? Try it.....you'll like it! Of course, remove the sticky thing first. Clean up the residue per above. Yeah, I have tried that. But I think this method is really a lot easier, more effective and cleaner overall since it's less of a hassle to avoid the mess in the first place than clean it up after the fact imho. Actually just takes seconds since most people have a hair dryer already plugged in and ready to go in the bathroom. I've always been bummed about buying a brand new RVG or $16 Conn. just to be wiping lighter fluid or goo-gone all over it the second I get it home. To anybody who has the same attitude, I would highly suggest trying this out as it leaves the CD and it's contents in mint shape and doesn't leave a lingering petroleum smell . Anyway, I'll get off my soapbox now. Edited August 17, 2006 by Soul Stream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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