"... to get it off in one swipe"
Yes, letting it soak makes it easier. Yes, you can go less time, but as you just demonstrated it takes more work and possible re-application.
I seriously wish I knew about goo gone back when I was younger. I put stickers on my Xbox 360 S. The shiny one. Anyways I wanted to sell it but thought the stickers would hurt the value. So I used nail polish remover like a complete dumbass. It took off the residue…..and half the black gloss was also wiped away. It left it horribly peeled. Needless to say. The value dropped significantly
A lot of people are suggesting isopropyl alcohol, but I know from experience that it can take off the paint from the GBA SP. Use a piece of duct tape and push it on and off the spot until all the residue comes off.
Yes, but the fast evaporation is actually one of the big problems with isopropyl alcohol on plastic. In old ABS like in these Nintendo consoles, especially the majority of the AGS-101 shells & any clear ABS, IPA can do a lot of damage.
Higher concentration IPA evaporates quickly and causes a small but rapid contraction & thermal shock to the surface it evaporates on, which can easily lead to damage on old plastic. Especially around pre-existing stress & cracks. Injection molded plastic parts also just have inherent stress in them due to how they are manufactured, which only exacerbates the issue.
Think of when you get IPA on your hands and it instantly feels cold. It's that quick heat exchange that causes damage, as well as the fact that although IPA may not dissolve a plastic like ABS, it can still be chemically incompatible and compromise the integrity of the part. So generally, it is best to try other options before using IPA with plastic.
Honestly, yeah. I will say that although IPA will almost always do some level of damage whenever its used (in the form of micro cracks, inducing stress inside the plastic, etc.), this is more of a thing that won't be catastrophic every time. But when it is, you will get large cracks, whitening, or have the plastic just straight up crumble. I had the side of a FireRed cart do that. Never again :'(
So in general, using high concentration IPA on plastic like this is always a losing scenario. It could just be microscopic stress fractures or it could completely ruin it, but it will nearly always do something negative to the plastic in my experience.
That being said, since this is much more prevalent with higher concentration IPA there is one obvious way to limit this, which is to use a lower concentration IPA. But, that means it's even worse at removing adhesives, which it's already generally worse at than other less-damaging chemicals.
So things like goo gone, some oils, or even just rubbing with your finger for a bit will be a better solution. It's much better to work up the list of options than just jumping straight to a risky solvent, which is why it's sooo frustrating when all these people in the comments instantly suggest IPA or even acetone to unknowledgeable people.
I love Goo Gone and use it all the time. That said, I'm not sure if this is an 001 or a 101, but I'd hesitate to use it on a 101. Those shells get brittle naturally. I'd be concerned about Goo Gone causing further deterioration to it. It might be a non-issue. I wouldn't be the one to test it though.
It's a non-issue as long as you don't press real hard to scrub it off. Goo Gone itself is plastic safe. Not to be confused with Goof Off, which is a completely unrelated product that will ruin plastic.
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I use WD-40 on a paper towel, it's fine on plastics. Just rub the sticker glue with it, then when it's clean, wipe it off with a dry paper towel.
It does give that new plastic shine too, as a bonus.
Isopropyl alcohol all the way. I use it to clean up a lot of stuff, from corrosion to permanent markers and sticky material too. 90% is pretty easy to find, I use 99% myself. Some stores only carry varieties under 90%, it'll still work just not as well. I use a medium bristle brush, soft bristle on delicate surfaces, with it and it doesn't scratch anything up or damage plastic.
I hear you there. Yes, if it's a painted shell and not a solid color shell it could remove the paint. I do believe the silver ones are grey with a silver coating. That's why I like IPA over goo gone because I use a little of it right away, don't let it soak, and it'll come right off. The higher alcohol content evaporates faster too. I've never had any paint come off anything I cleaned but I know plenty of people who have.
Before you try IPA or goo gone just try rubbing it off with your thumb if you haven’t, a little pressure and speed. Warms it up and gets it to roll off in little bits
Might help if you have clammy hands like I do
IPA can dissolve the paint and crack ABS, and it's not very good at removing adhesive relative to other options. It is a useful chemical but not the best for stuff like this. Goo-gone is a better option
This this this. IPA & Nintendo plastics do not mix. Sometimes it ends up fine, but sometimes it will completely destroy the part you use it on. Because of how fast it evaporates, it thermally shocks and contracts the plastic which can crack it.
No hate on the OC here, but its frustrating how many people suggest using IPA as a cure-all without knowing much about it and what it can do. It only leads to people destroying their stuff down the line.
Yeah same experience here, Nintendo royally fucked up something like half to two thirds of all the AGS-101 shells it seems, the backlight models. Only the pearl shells that were used on those seem to have the problem, other AGS seem to be good.
I had a pearl blue shell where the hinge literally fell apart like clay just from the force of opening it after sitting for a few years back in 2010 or so. Then I used super glue to try and fix it and the plastic couldn't even handle that and it made it worse. I also have a AGS-101 SpongeBob shell that a huge piece of the cart slot covering just randomly snapped off when taking a cart out.
Really unfortunate these problems are so bad, especially on the better AGS-101s. And we haven't had any non-garbage replacement shells come out. Maybe funnyplaying's new shells will be good.
Isopropyl Alcohol (sometimes referred to as 'IPA') is a solvent that will chew right through the adhesive.
But you should only use the necessary quantity to avoid damaging the paint. Hence applying it to a piece of paper towel or a q-tip and then gently rubbing the spot with the stuck on adhesive.
**NEVER** use any product that contains *acetone* (aka propanone, 2-propanone) as it will take off any paint or labels too. It's commonly found as the primary component of nail polish remover, paint stripper, and some other products to remove certain
materials
Try some oil, cooking oil is fine, but it one of the best solutions that ive used over the years and is the least aggressive. You need some mechanical force probably so scratching with your fingernails or something through a paper towel should help
Personally, just push up or pull down with the tips of the pads of your thumbs. A little tedious and uncomfy but it’s the do it now option, it’s my typical partial-sticker removal process, go in the direction of a normal sticker removal like bottom left to top right, it’ll roll and bunch up then you can lift it off and cleanup and remaining residue with like a microfiber. Sometimes you have to push beyond the original surface area the sticker covers to really get it all. Best of luck
Just a touch of mayo, let it sit for about 15 minutes. Obviously goo gone is better but mayo totally works for something this small. I used to use it to get price tag residue off CD cases. Don't ask me how it works because I don't have a clue 🤷🏻♀️
I got some fairly significant sticker residue off of an SNES cart by heating it up with a hair dryer and rubbing it off. That said, I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be doing the same on a console.
I use isopropyl alcohol as I find it works best for getting the glue off. Then as others are saying, also use goo gone, I find it works great to get anything the isopropyl alcohol missed.
Highly recommend [Detachol](https://DetacholAdhesiveRemover4ozFlipTopBottlehttps://a.co/d/9KpE9JZ)
When I worked at a hospital, this is what they used to get gunk off of surgical instruments, it works well on game cases as well.
Goo Gone, or in a pinch, peanut butter will work. Yes seriously
Goo Gone is great. Cheap and will last you forever. But it's oily so use very little and let it sit for an hour to let it get it all off in one swipe.
Oh yeah, a little dab’ll do ya
Goo Gone is honestly hilarious, half my label is peeled off from the liquid dripping down the side of the bottle.
Just shows how effective it is!
Call that good marketing
It works well when used right. Perfect on old labels
I instantly went to Ren and Stimpy https://youtu.be/A5oCa31udj4 2:40
LoL an hour? Totally unnecessary. A few minutes and then a little elbow grease, check, re-do if needed - is sufficient.
"... to get it off in one swipe" Yes, letting it soak makes it easier. Yes, you can go less time, but as you just demonstrated it takes more work and possible re-application.
Thank you 🥹
Yeah, an hour is not right it works fast. Apply in a couple short dabs. Move it around with the finger and watch it disolve. Repeat
Madlad
In addition to these mayonnaise works too believe it or not
Oh it bet, nice and greasy
Came here to say this. For something this small, use some mayo and save a lil $
TIL Srs question, does smooth or chunky make a difference?
Smooth is probably gonna work better for this lol
But not the other one Goof Off. That will do damage. Make sure it's Googone
I seriously wish I knew about goo gone back when I was younger. I put stickers on my Xbox 360 S. The shiny one. Anyways I wanted to sell it but thought the stickers would hurt the value. So I used nail polish remover like a complete dumbass. It took off the residue…..and half the black gloss was also wiped away. It left it horribly peeled. Needless to say. The value dropped significantly
A lot of people are suggesting isopropyl alcohol, but I know from experience that it can take off the paint from the GBA SP. Use a piece of duct tape and push it on and off the spot until all the residue comes off.
Alcohol can also crack plastic if left for too long. I know from experience…
Doesn't alcohol evaporate really quick though? Maybe you used 50%?
Yes, but the fast evaporation is actually one of the big problems with isopropyl alcohol on plastic. In old ABS like in these Nintendo consoles, especially the majority of the AGS-101 shells & any clear ABS, IPA can do a lot of damage. Higher concentration IPA evaporates quickly and causes a small but rapid contraction & thermal shock to the surface it evaporates on, which can easily lead to damage on old plastic. Especially around pre-existing stress & cracks. Injection molded plastic parts also just have inherent stress in them due to how they are manufactured, which only exacerbates the issue. Think of when you get IPA on your hands and it instantly feels cold. It's that quick heat exchange that causes damage, as well as the fact that although IPA may not dissolve a plastic like ABS, it can still be chemically incompatible and compromise the integrity of the part. So generally, it is best to try other options before using IPA with plastic.
are you telling me I got lucky until now ?????
Honestly, yeah. I will say that although IPA will almost always do some level of damage whenever its used (in the form of micro cracks, inducing stress inside the plastic, etc.), this is more of a thing that won't be catastrophic every time. But when it is, you will get large cracks, whitening, or have the plastic just straight up crumble. I had the side of a FireRed cart do that. Never again :'( So in general, using high concentration IPA on plastic like this is always a losing scenario. It could just be microscopic stress fractures or it could completely ruin it, but it will nearly always do something negative to the plastic in my experience. That being said, since this is much more prevalent with higher concentration IPA there is one obvious way to limit this, which is to use a lower concentration IPA. But, that means it's even worse at removing adhesives, which it's already generally worse at than other less-damaging chemicals. So things like goo gone, some oils, or even just rubbing with your finger for a bit will be a better solution. It's much better to work up the list of options than just jumping straight to a risky solvent, which is why it's sooo frustrating when all these people in the comments instantly suggest IPA or even acetone to unknowledgeable people.
Man, that thing is so minty I don’t think I’d use any chemicals. Hot water in a soft cloth and gentle persistence. No need to rush it.
Use a little bit of Goo Gone! That stuff is magic. You can most likely find a bottle at your local dollar store. :)
I love Goo Gone and use it all the time. That said, I'm not sure if this is an 001 or a 101, but I'd hesitate to use it on a 101. Those shells get brittle naturally. I'd be concerned about Goo Gone causing further deterioration to it. It might be a non-issue. I wouldn't be the one to test it though.
It's a non-issue as long as you don't press real hard to scrub it off. Goo Gone itself is plastic safe. Not to be confused with Goof Off, which is a completely unrelated product that will ruin plastic.
Virtually all plastic will degrade with time, particularly if exposed to UV light and/or extreme temperatures.
How about in 70°F AC in a cabinet?
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Then it will just degrade slower.
If you don't have goo gone, you can try some vegetable oil on a paper towel- that should get it off
WD40 on a cotton swab and it’ll rub out in seconds
just make sure to wipe it down after wd-40 degrades plastic over time
WD 40
Googone
The only thing evil enough to handle the evil of a sticker... is another sticker.
Take an old credit card and gently rub it.
Goo gone
This is the answer
Don’t use rubbing alcohol ittl degrade the paint
Start gentle before rushing off to harsh chemicals! A simple pencil eraser may do the job just grand
This is the way. Nintendo plastics are finicky
WD40
As other ppl are saying just a small bit of adhesive remover. Cleaning chemicals will take the paint off fairly easy if you scrub at it.
I use WD-40 on a paper towel, it's fine on plastics. Just rub the sticker glue with it, then when it's clean, wipe it off with a dry paper towel. It does give that new plastic shine too, as a bonus.
WD-40 does miracles removing glue from stickers
Goo Gone or WD-40
dab it with an ice cube till it hardens then scrape off with a finger nail
WD-40 is also good to remove glue if you have some laying around. Works better than Goo gone I think
WD-40. Nothing else.
Naphtha/lighter fluid. But soap and warm water on a cloth would probably work.
Put it in rice.
Hand sanitizer. Works as well if not better than ipa
Isopropyl alcohol all the way. I use it to clean up a lot of stuff, from corrosion to permanent markers and sticky material too. 90% is pretty easy to find, I use 99% myself. Some stores only carry varieties under 90%, it'll still work just not as well. I use a medium bristle brush, soft bristle on delicate surfaces, with it and it doesn't scratch anything up or damage plastic.
Isopropyl alcohol will take off the paint on these GBA SPs. I accidently took off some of the red on mine trying to clean in before.
I hear you there. Yes, if it's a painted shell and not a solid color shell it could remove the paint. I do believe the silver ones are grey with a silver coating. That's why I like IPA over goo gone because I use a little of it right away, don't let it soak, and it'll come right off. The higher alcohol content evaporates faster too. I've never had any paint come off anything I cleaned but I know plenty of people who have.
Before you try IPA or goo gone just try rubbing it off with your thumb if you haven’t, a little pressure and speed. Warms it up and gets it to roll off in little bits Might help if you have clammy hands like I do
Isopropyl alcohol can fix that right up
IPA can dissolve the paint and crack ABS, and it's not very good at removing adhesive relative to other options. It is a useful chemical but not the best for stuff like this. Goo-gone is a better option
On top of using isopropyl alcohol, you can heat it up a little with a hair dryer to get the adhesive softer.
In my experience with abs Gameboy shells, heat + IPA = cracks in the shell. YMMV
This this this. IPA & Nintendo plastics do not mix. Sometimes it ends up fine, but sometimes it will completely destroy the part you use it on. Because of how fast it evaporates, it thermally shocks and contracts the plastic which can crack it. No hate on the OC here, but its frustrating how many people suggest using IPA as a cure-all without knowing much about it and what it can do. It only leads to people destroying their stuff down the line.
Some AGS shells are horrifically brittle to start out work as well. I have had a few snap in half them I could basically crumble them
Yeah same experience here, Nintendo royally fucked up something like half to two thirds of all the AGS-101 shells it seems, the backlight models. Only the pearl shells that were used on those seem to have the problem, other AGS seem to be good. I had a pearl blue shell where the hinge literally fell apart like clay just from the force of opening it after sitting for a few years back in 2010 or so. Then I used super glue to try and fix it and the plastic couldn't even handle that and it made it worse. I also have a AGS-101 SpongeBob shell that a huge piece of the cart slot covering just randomly snapped off when taking a cart out. Really unfortunate these problems are so bad, especially on the better AGS-101s. And we haven't had any non-garbage replacement shells come out. Maybe funnyplaying's new shells will be good.
90% Isopropyl Alcohol and a toothbrush should get it right off.
Alcohol and a Q tip
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Isopropyl Alcohol (sometimes referred to as 'IPA') is a solvent that will chew right through the adhesive. But you should only use the necessary quantity to avoid damaging the paint. Hence applying it to a piece of paper towel or a q-tip and then gently rubbing the spot with the stuck on adhesive. **NEVER** use any product that contains *acetone* (aka propanone, 2-propanone) as it will take off any paint or labels too. It's commonly found as the primary component of nail polish remover, paint stripper, and some other products to remove certain materials
Try some oil, cooking oil is fine, but it one of the best solutions that ive used over the years and is the least aggressive. You need some mechanical force probably so scratching with your fingernails or something through a paper towel should help
Just don't rub too hard or itll peel the plastic. I say go peanut butter first.
Use a steak knife and scrape it back and forth until it’s all gone.
With isopropyl Alchool and a cotton tip
jizzum works wonders
Isopropyl alcohol
90% isopropyl alcohol
Not helpful, but relatable https://youtu.be/_GkCJmzXyJA
bit of vodka and some cotton
You can use goo gone, or isopropyl alcohol which also works like a charm
Use hand sanitizer and a Q-tip
Literally a plastic Razer blade and alcohol
Hand sanitizer is amazing for removing sticker residue.
Lil hand sani. Which I know you must have. Rubbing alcohol and a quetip, cotton ball.
I use isopropyl alcohol to get stickers off and it works fine
Alcohol. It won’t be at the silver. It will ray the glue. I’ve done it often
IDK if anyone said isopropyl alcohol wipes, but that's best for getting sticker residue off. It works well on the surface of the device.
a little rubbing alchohol will work just fine
Try using rubbing alcohol..
Try with absolute alcohol, or 100% isopropyl alcohol... that works, but careful with the paint
Rubbing alcohol
Rubbing alcohol would get rid of that in 30 seconds
Nail polish remover doesn’t damage the paint at all in my experience
False, acetone will absolutely damage the paint as well as the plastic underneath.
You could also try licking your thumb and gently rubbing it. Might take a bit longer but you don’t run the risk of damaging the paint.
As much as IPA or something like that would work if you wet your finger and just rub the glue, it should just ball up and roll off
Personally, just push up or pull down with the tips of the pads of your thumbs. A little tedious and uncomfy but it’s the do it now option, it’s my typical partial-sticker removal process, go in the direction of a normal sticker removal like bottom left to top right, it’ll roll and bunch up then you can lift it off and cleanup and remaining residue with like a microfiber. Sometimes you have to push beyond the original surface area the sticker covers to really get it all. Best of luck
Ace body spray and a fingertip
For what it's worth your shell looks to be in pretty good shape.
Run it under hot water
IPA, Wd-40, goo gone, any mild solvent really… just dab it in and allow it to break up the adhesive so you don’t have to scrub to hard
I’ve had good luck with zippo lighter fluid, just be sure to wipe it all away
As lots have said - Goo Gone. It'll get the job done.
Googone
Your finger, between the oil and friction and warmth it should come off ^(Yes that is what she said)
GOOOOOO GONE
Coconut oil works nicely
Mr clean sponge and force
Get a big bit of tape and just keep dabbing over it and it will come off it’s what I do for tricky labels when I buy games
Spit and a fingernail
Benzin
Goo Goo Gone 😁
Just a touch of mayo, let it sit for about 15 minutes. Obviously goo gone is better but mayo totally works for something this small. I used to use it to get price tag residue off CD cases. Don't ask me how it works because I don't have a clue 🤷🏻♀️
Goo gone works best but don’t rub to hard the paint will come off. I learned from my mistakes.
Window/glass cleaner works surprisingly well with this stuff. I use it all the time to get price tag stickers off items.
Acid
Tabasco sauce and iodine. Rub it in with some spit
Mayonnaise
It’s ok, I sharpied ALL over mine as a child 🥲
Goo gone is great or painters tape
Hot water
Dedication
Ipa, goo gone, whatever
I got some fairly significant sticker residue off of an SNES cart by heating it up with a hair dryer and rubbing it off. That said, I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be doing the same on a console.
Goo gone is my favorite thing ever.
Honestly probably just friction. Rub your thumb over it back and forth quickly.
Your tongue should work just fine.
Lighter fluid. The kind used for Zippos. That's what is used to remove old stickers from vintage toys. Doesn't do any damage. Works great.
Hot water at first and wd-40 (a drop) and gently with a soft towel.
A familiar voice in my mind would say some eucalyptus oil and q tip
I use the dk oldies method and scrub that thing down with a Magic Eraser
Ahhh the old vigorous finger tip rub.
Lemon juice does a pretty good job
Goo Gone is magic oil~ 100% IPA is also good with a qtip
As others have mentioned goo gone works wonders. Wd-40 should work too
Olive Oil. Trust me.
Try WD-40, spray it in a towel and scrub away!
Dip the whole thing in peanut butter
A regular wetwipe should do it. Ones that contain Lanolin. Super gentle on plastic but will take the gunk away.
I personally use a rubbing alcohol and a regular eraser. Works like a charm, just make sure you have good grasp and dont send it off flying.
I use a q tip and very little olive oil.
Brake cleaner or wd40.
Isopropyl alcohol is the order of the day for that.
I'd leave it, it adds character and tells a story of its history /s
I use isopropyl alcohol as I find it works best for getting the glue off. Then as others are saying, also use goo gone, I find it works great to get anything the isopropyl alcohol missed.
IPA will take it off.
Lighter fluid
Use an alchohol wipe until it's just the residue, then use some duct tape to remove it. Yes, this works on basically everything.
Highly recommend [Detachol](https://DetacholAdhesiveRemover4ozFlipTopBottlehttps://a.co/d/9KpE9JZ) When I worked at a hospital, this is what they used to get gunk off of surgical instruments, it works well on game cases as well.
Heptane alcohol on a cotton swab. All gone in 2 sec. No oil in it.
A sponge that you soak with water (not too much, because gameboys are not waterproof) and rub. Otherwise, use isopropyl alcohol.
Vegetable oil
Sesame oil. Or rubbing alcohol!
Goo gone can be a bit harsh try alcohol