The Coolest Trick to Save Hype Stickers - Vinyl Community

[@highrantdistrict]

That was fantastic, Paul! I love this idea. I knew that turning a can of air upside down releases cold air, just didn't know it would release the glue temporarily. Thanks for demonstrating. Cheers! Tom

[@XjunkieNL]

Hey Tom! Thanks I apprecitate the kind words. Just for fun, it works also on sticky gum :) All the best. Cheers. /Paul

[@bazedjunkiii_tv]

that's defo an interesting method. even though i tend to leave the shrinkwrap on if possible and just but a fresh outer sleeve around the whole thing to protect the cover from wear and tearas much as i can when i use and abuse records as a tool of my trade.

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi! In the past I also often just left the shrink wrap on. Nowadays more and more artist do a little extra on the sleeve. Different material, tip-on or embossed lettering. With the shrink on this really takes away something. On the other hand if the records are part of the tools, protect them the best you can :) Cheers. /Paul

[@bazedjunkiii_tv]

as a dj they are. and some of them have seen some rough handling over the years :D @@XjunkieNL

[@XjunkieNL]

It sometimes amazes me how much abuse a vinyl record can take. Till the moment the record slips just slightly out of your hand and is damaged. Do you still go out to DJ or have you put this on the low burner? /Paul

[@andyk7217]

I normally cut them out and drop them in the sleeve, this is a great idea...nice job!

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi Andy. I did the same thing as you for many years. Some of these hype stickers fitted the original artwork very well and it felt like a waste to store them in the sleeve. This started my journey to find a new way to save the hype sticker. Have a great weekend. Cheers. /Paul

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Paul, I love the feel and touch of the shrink wrap! This was very interesting. Wow, all the way back to 1970. Well done Paul

[@XjunkieNL]

Nah, you're just messing with me ;) Aren't most inventions done by accident. Although that's a bit extreme for this one. Always appreciate it to see you stopping by, Steve! All the best. Cheers. /Paul

[@robison5396]

That's an interesting method..thanks for showing. As a side note: i've sometimes been able to peel the hype sticker off the shrink ( slowly) and restuck to a new outer sleeve.

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi Rob. Thanks for the comment. I messed up or at least wrinkled some hype stickers by peeling them off. Maybe I'm not patient enough :) All the best. Cheers. /Paul

[@christopherbusch2368]

Very cool! It looks like you used nearly a whole can of spray for a single hype sticker. That could probably get expensive. Not to sound stupid, but could I just put the shrink in the freezer and peel it off? How about using a hair dryer to warm it up and loosen the adhesive?

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi Chrisopher! The air needs to be really cold. At least -35 degrees. The freezer is not cold enough. Would drive the wive crazy, with the vinyl in the dishwasher and the sleeve in the freezer :) You can definitely use less spray. For the video I used a little much, just to be sure it came off easy. I have never been successful with a hair dryer. Usually the hype sticker got wrinkled or damaged. Part of the fun of using a cool spray, you are applying to shrink wrap and not the sticker. Thanks for the comment. Cheers. /Paul

[@SublimMedia]

Great great video! Probably the best vinyl hack I have seen in many years!!

[@XjunkieNL]

Hey Jonas! Thanks! It's fun to know I could suprise you with this hack. And it is new for a vinyl guru like yourself :) When I first got the idea it took a bit of experimenting to get it right. Now it is almost foolproof. All the best. Cheers. /Paul

[@thumpfinger]

I love this !!! I’ll try it. I have a trick with a switchblade but your wag seems better . Thanks man

[@XjunkieNL]

Hey Ben!! Nice to see you dropping by. Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions. Been trying different ways, this one is by far the easiest and most consistent. All the best. Cheers. /Paul

[@TKRVideoCentral]

Dude, great hack - can't wait to try this to save my stickers!

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi TC. Thanks! Let me know how it went. Just as a tip, you don't have to be careful with the spray. The shrink wrap is protecting the hype sticker. Cheers. /Paul

[@JohanLaffra]

Thanks for this one, Paul. I'll be trying this in the near future. Small question, does the temperature of the freeze spray matter? I see different version, some quite expensive. How long does a can last? Thanks for your reply but don't feel obliged. All help appreciated.

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi Johan. In general I would say the lower the temperature the easier it works. Also you need a shorter time to cool the sticker. Personally I go for the middle groud and use a cheaper one where the labels says it goes to minus 45 celcius (minus 50 fahrenheit). Good luck. Cheers. /Paul

[@JohanLaffra]

@@XjunkieNL Thanks a lot!

[@Localbandography]

Lados B. Hell yeah Paul.

[@XjunkieNL]

Hey Dave. Yes, I got it! Thanks for the recommendations, it is just as you said right in my wheelhouse. Fantastic record and luckily it came with a hype sticker ;) Cheers. /Paul

[@Muzik_head]

Peace Paul... great video... using the Misha Panfilov record, no less. Stay solid.

[@XjunkieNL]

Hey Pat! Hahah, you know your stuff. It was indeed a Misha Panfilov album. I needed something with snow on the cover that looked cool :) All the best. Cheers. /Paul

[@L.E.55472]

Hey now 👋🏻Paul always enjoy your diy videos!! And this one was dang fine my friend!! 👏🏻✊🏻👏🏻✊🏻....hope all is well, I’m in a deep freeze here in the Midwest 🥶😢🥶take care - Lis 🏖🍹😎

[@XjunkieNL]

Hey Lis, it's cold outside!! Isn't that the start of a song :) It's too long ago I did one of these DIY videos. Overhere we are hoping the weather stays like this for a bit. Hoping to be able ice skate on some frozen lake or canal. All the best. Cheers. /Paul

[@Yo.........]

Thanks for this hack, is amazing!!! 🎉

[@XjunkieNL]

Thanks for the kind words! Happy sticker hacking :) Cheers. /Paul

[@miketomlin6040]

Clever!! Shrink is so disgusting, if you want to save the hype this is worth a try.

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi Mike! Thanks! For sure the shrink has to go ;) Appreciate the comment. Cheers. /Paul

[@TheSoulConstitution]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi Austin. Nice to see you dropping by. Have a great weekend. Cheers. /Paul

[@julian-xd6iz]

Micro plastics are as much the enermy than dust is to vinyl.

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi Julian. I appreciate the comment, but I'm not sure I get the point you're trying to make. Cheers. /Paul

[@leon9021]

Poor ozone layer. I just slowly peel them. It usually works with patience.

[@andrewmajor5837]

Most of the canister doesn’t use the material that harms the ozone anymore to my knowledge. Not sure about the one he’s using though.

[@XjunkieNL]

Thank you for bringing that up, Leon. Many countries have phased out the production and sale of ozone-depleting substances in spray cans. In Europe since the late nineties if I'm correct. Hats of to you if you succeeded in peeling of those hype sticker without wrinkling them. I had no such luck. Cheers. /Paul

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi Andrew. You are right. Because of several international agreements the production and sale of aerosol products containing ozone-depleting substances have been phased out. Thank you for raising awareness. Cheers. /Paul

[@Matus0919]

Just Use a hair heat gun jeez! Don’t have to destroy the environment like that😢

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi! Personally I never had much success with applying heat. The hype sticker usually got wrinkles or damage. You are probably much more patient than me. Since the nineties it is in Europe no longer allowed to use ozone depleting substances in spray cans. Thanks for watching. Cheers. /Paul

[@The_Jazzman]

Perfect solution! Thanks!!

[@XjunkieNL]

Hi! Thanks. I hope it helps you to save more hype stickers. Thanks for the comment. Cheers. /Paul