Removing Remainder Marks and Sticker Glue From Your Books

Don't you hate it when the store puts a remainder mark on your book and puts price sticker RIGHT on the cover?! Let's dig into how to get rid of remainder marks & that nasty sticker residue!
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[@marcelo-ramos]

I never even thought about removing reminder marks. I just asumed they were permanent. Good stuff.

[@Omnibuddy]

For a long time I did too! But they're actually surprisingly easy to remove (if you don't use super fine sand paper like I did ...but I'd rather go too slow than too fast)!

[@everevenway]

I've found that using a light spritz of WD-40 on a bit of paper towel removes that sticky remnant left under the sticker instantly. If will also remove the sticker itself rubbed with WD-40 on a Q-tip or with a small square of paper towel lightly wet with WD-40 and laid on the sticker for a minute of two -- sticker scrapes right off.

[@Omnibuddy]

For sure! I've used WD-40 before! I should have mentioned that. Great reminder!

[@Coojo78]

If they're paperbacks you can always put them on the table saw and shave a tiny layer off. Works like a charm.

[@Omnibuddy]

Well.... now I kinda want to try that ...FOR SCIENCE. lol

[@comicscoda]

Next time you sand one, you could place two pieces of thin board on both sides (to protect the text block) and put the book in a clamp. That way you can apply a more even pressure with the sanding paper, getting the job done quicker and with better quality. For anything book-build-related, I recommend the KZbin channel DAS Bookbinding.

[@Omnibuddy]

For sure! I though about clamping it but wanted to make this as DIY friendly as possible! I love DAS Bookbinding’s channel! That channel has some great stuff!

[@OmnibusRyan]

This is...BLACK MAGIC!!! (Good video, never considered this!)

[@Omnibuddy]

Your Ancestors Called it Magic, but You Call it Science. I Come From a Land Where They Are One and the Same. - Thor Odinson

[@TheDanteBoots]

I'd be nice if each publisher had a small corresponding icon stamp instead of just a messy line or dot.

[@Omnibuddy]

Yeah. Kind of annoying, but at least with a minimal amount of work you can get rid of them.😤

[@DevilzFan]

I have had good results removing stickers from TPB's using WD-40, but I've only done it on glossy covers.

[@Omnibuddy]

I’ve heard WD-40 works well too. I just worry about using it as it’s super oily and don’t want to have to work hard to try and get it all off after I’m done. Seems a bit messier. But yeah, I’ve heard it works well too!

[@DevilzFan]

@@Omnibuddy yeah, I wouldn't try it on something that's not a glossy coated cover. But it cleans off really well on glossy.

[@Omnibuddy]

@@DevilzFan Awesome! Maybe I’ll give it a try some time soon to test it out!

[@callmetopgun45]

Self care: 😑 Shelf care: 😎

[@Omnibuddy]

It's one of my favorite segments! I need to make an actual intro for it! lol

[@neanderthalpunk8186]

A scouring pad worked like magic for me to remove a reminder mark

[@Omnibuddy]

Oh nice! I'm going to have to try that out some time! Thanks for the tip!

[@time4manmode945]

With me it’s worse as they put a sticker on the spine on two of my legend of the galactic heroes books and on top of that there laminated the spine as well

[@Omnibuddy]

OOOFT. Gotta take your time with that, but hopefully, you can get that stuff off! D:

[@time4manmode945]

@@Omnibuddy thankfully i did, it took a bit of time as i was very careful not to damage the book but it came out i very slowly pulled it off

[@jonathongibson7895]

I know this is a late reply but would you recommend goof off for trade paperbacks?

[@Omnibuddy]

If it’s a glossy TPB, I’d say you’re fine. Just don’t let it soak in or anything.

[@teaioc3300]

Whqt is the name of the spray?

[@Omnibuddy]

This is called "Goof Off" and comes in all kinds of bottles, this just happened to be what I had on hand this time. :)

[@benjaminmolina3456]

Will it work on contact paper adhesive?

[@Omnibuddy]

It usually works with most sticky adhesives. Never tried it with contact paper, though, so I can't speak for it 100%. I would venture a guess and say it probably would, though.

[@void-highlighter]

Amazon put a book on my book idk why. It was under a plastic wrap. Whyyy

[@Omnibuddy]

A book on your book?? WAT?!

[@void-highlighter]

@@Omnibuddy oops. They put a sticker on my book.

[@Omnibuddy]

@@void-highlighter OOOOOH. LOL. I HATE THAT! So stupid. Well at least this works decent. Still annoying though! 😩😤