[maybe OT]: Removing pesky floppy disk labels

From: Joe <rigdonj_at_cfl.rr.com>
Date: Wed Oct 9 17:15:08 2002

At 09:00 PM 10/9/02 +0100, you wrote:
>Hi all,
> OK, so here I am sitting at my computer with a stack of 100 or so disks
>to reformat. Unfortunately most of said disks have been labelled using
>felt-tip pen. And the labels are the nasty kind that don't come off without
>a fight. Sooo... Has anyone got a method that will get these stupid things
>off without leaving a gummy, sticky residue or damaging my disks? I've tried
>WD40 (didn't work at all), 3-in-1 oil (don't ask), an upside down airblaster
>(freeze spray for half the price) and a few other things and nothing works!
> Anyone want to share their secret?

   Sheesh, I have trouble getting them to stay on! There's nothing worse than opening a big box of old disks and having all the labels laying in the bottom of the box! You might try Goo-Gone or one of the other solvents made from orange oil.

    Joe
Received on Wed Oct 09 2002 - 17:15:08 BST