WD-40 versus label remover

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Ultimate Handyman

Ultimate Handyman

Күн бұрын

I have been using a dedicated label remover product for several years and have found that it can help to remove the most difficult of labels with ease. I uploaded a video a few years ago showing the label remover and a few people commented that WD-40, methylated spirits and other sprays can remove labels as well. I decided to test out this theory using several different chemicals and I have to say that the WD-40 came in a close second to the dedicated label remover. Thanks to all the people that recommend different products as I’m always willing to give them a fair test alongside other products.

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@smosherama
@smosherama 8 жыл бұрын
Another great and useful video thanks! As a home-brewer (as well as DIYer) I spend hours removing labels from wine and beer bottles. I've got through gallons of methylated spirit which works on some adhesives, acetone and white spirit. Amazing how different adhesives respond to solvents, so am looking forward to trying a dedicated label removing product.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil, the label remover has worked great for me every time I have used it. I hope it works as well for you ;-)
@jacobl2203
@jacobl2203 2 жыл бұрын
The top adhesive remover on the market is "Goof Off". It includes several solvents including Acetone and Xylene. You must use nitrile gloves while working with Goof Off. On the extreme side of things, I've removed carpet from a concrete floor and used Goof Off to remove the thick, hard carpet glue off a concrete floor. Goof Off is undoubtedly the best adhesive remover ever. However, it suffers from one minor drawback: it evaporates rather quickly. To get around this, apply Goof Off to a cotton rag/towel and wrap it around the glass jar/bottle that you're using it on. Place the glass jar in a resealable container to prevent the Goof Off from evaporating. After a few minutes, the adhesive will be able to wipe away from the jar with ease. To remove carpet glu off concrete, apply Goof Off (sold in drums at Home Depot in USA) directly over the carpet glu on the concrete floor and quickly apply plastic painter's cloth over the Goof Off treated area (use a plastic painter's cloth with a high MIL rating - high MIL means the plastic drop cloth is thicker). Use semi-heavy objects to weigh down the painter's cloth. This will prevent the Goof Off from evaporating. After 15 - 20 minutes, the thick, hard, carpet glue can be removed with a large floor scraper. The carpet softened glu will come off the floor as if you were removing peanut butter off the flat floor with a paint scraper. This method is used commercially by professional flooring crews. Hope this helped others out. Sincerely, Jacob P. S. - Always use chemicals over a cheap layer of kitty litter. The kitty litter will absorb harmful chemicals, solvents, fuels, oils and other liquids and allow you to dispose of them in an environmentally safe way. Kitty litter is also the preferred method of cleaning up chemical spills on the floor/concrete. Use an outdoor broom to sweep up the chemical absorbed clumps of kitty litter and dispose of it in the trash.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 2 жыл бұрын
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@Doug_MacArthur
@Doug_MacArthur 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the product recommendation as well as the accompanied advice in terms of proper usage and guidelines. I have heard of this particular product in the past but I wanted to ensure as much as possible that it meets the high standard that it claims to have before investing in it.
@dwklug
@dwklug 4 жыл бұрын
The label remover really rocks! Thanks for taking the time to put this together.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is great stuff ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍
@jenaustin1886
@jenaustin1886 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant again! I deal a lot with labels and stickers. Personally I prefer isopropyl as it throughly dissolves the glue after a about a minute. When removing vinyl stickers (such as on a van), I heat the sticker sup with a heat gun to soften the vinyl and then peel off. Once all the vinyl is gone I spray with iso, wait a minute, then scrape off with a plastic scraper.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment
@ArronAdams1990
@ArronAdams1990 8 жыл бұрын
Wow that label remover works great! I've always used isopropyl alcohol to remove the sticky residue left behind once you eventually get round to peeling all of the label off which is time consuming of course!
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Yes, it works really well!Thanks for the comment ;-)
@disconeil
@disconeil 8 жыл бұрын
Thank-You for the info U.H. Your films must have saved me hundreds of pounds over the years, simply by letting you do the field tests and then, from seeing your results making my choice of products. So far I have not gone wrong from following your advice and demonstrations. Cheers mate, I hope the videos keep on coming. N.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
You are welcome Neil.Thanks for all the comments ;-)
@burhanmahmood8088
@burhanmahmood8088 8 жыл бұрын
+Ultimate Handyman good vid I dont know if it would work on this but when removing very hard to remove wallpaper I was told by a professional back in 2001 when I first started doing Joinery wall paper that has paint over it another layer of paper paint paper paint paper very hard even with a steamer if you get normal wall paper glue mix it according to package recommendation and then add extra water nnand make it thinner then use a brush and paste it on leave for about 8 hours for best results it really works I did it on verry hard to remove paper and i just scrapped it of so easy
@hole1stdrillpresschannel
@hole1stdrillpresschannel 8 жыл бұрын
Surprising but useful results! Thanks for testing!
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, the WD-40came a close second but nowhere near as good as the label remover.Thanks for the comment ;-)
@rocketrider1405
@rocketrider1405 8 жыл бұрын
Dab a few drops of Goo Gone on a paper towel and apply it to the residue. It works well too. I couldn't find the Maplin product at local stores here. The nail polish remover I usually use damaged the bottom of the plastic glass that the label was stuck to. But the Goo Gone was excellent.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment ;-)
@jeremymorrell4682
@jeremymorrell4682 6 жыл бұрын
In my experience, goo gone doesn't work at all. It does succeed in softening up residue, but instead of removing it it just thins the adhesive and spreads it around, making an even bigger mess of things. Maybe if there's just a very thin residue it would be ok, but not if it's a thick layer.
@Max_Mustermann
@Max_Mustermann 7 ай бұрын
The WD-40 tip is a really good one. I bought a used laptop which had an asset tag sticker on the lid that was very difficult to remove without leaving residue. WD-40 did the trick and removed the adhesive completely. The only downside being WD-40 leaving a greasy film on the surface, but that can be removed using detergent.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 7 ай бұрын
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@trublgrl
@trublgrl 3 жыл бұрын
Several of these products seem to be fine if you're willing to actually scrape a little. I don't need to have the label all in one piece. Using something I already have in the house is a better solution than searching out a specialty product or ordering it by mail, if you aren't removing labels all the time.
@negrita2394
@negrita2394 Жыл бұрын
What surface are you working on? Is it metal?
@PerMejdal
@PerMejdal 8 жыл бұрын
I was also a big fan of label remover, until the spray-can leaked and I did not notice it. I did not use gloves, because I used an extension on the spray, and thought that my hands were long away from the spray. It took 3½ years to heal to a point where I can touch soap again.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Blimey that sounds really bad!
@PerMejdal
@PerMejdal 8 жыл бұрын
Yes, I did not expect that at all. But label remover is a really strong solvent. Further more, it took me about 8 months before I realised the damage that had been done. So if you use label remover often, and have a lot of small accidents (why use gloves I am just doing this one thing). Then you might have some serious damage, before you realise what is going on.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely make sure I always wear gloves when using it in future!
@PerMejdal
@PerMejdal 8 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Great channel you have :-).
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks ;-)
@jeremymorrell4682
@jeremymorrell4682 6 жыл бұрын
This seems like is exactly the product I've been looking for for removing labels from bottles! However when I tried to buy the product online, it wasn't available. It looks like Maplin has closed earlier this year (2018) and no longer make this product. Have you found any similar label remover products that are comparable?
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 6 жыл бұрын
I've used this from CPC and it works well- cpc.farnell.com/pro-power-chemicals/ppc108/label-remover-200ml-aerosol/dp/SA01889?st=label%20remover
@vishalkelani5179
@vishalkelani5179 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeremy, I am in the bottle business as well in India. Can you tell me why do you remove the labels?
@Tworth23
@Tworth23 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Buddy. Will the label remover damage white painted aluminum? Meaning make the paint come off?
@caskwith
@caskwith 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparisons. Usually I find it hard to beat brake cleaner for removing labels, fast and cheap, and of course has many other cleaning uses. You do have to be careful though because it will destroy some plastics.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
I have not used break cleaner for donkeys years- I must start doing my own servicing again!Thanks for the comment ;-)
@caskwith
@caskwith 8 жыл бұрын
It's good stuff for sticky labels and things, in your case though it will likely need 2 applications, one to soften the label and then another to clean up the last bits of adhesive. I mostly like it because I can clean lots of things with it and it's cheap, I only pay 99p for a 300ml can.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Blimey, that is cheap ;-)Thanks for the comments
@binhminh417
@binhminh417 3 жыл бұрын
It's hard to choose the most effective product in the market. Thank you for the demonstration. For a small job, I use very light heat to loose the glue then rub a mixture of oil and baking soda to remove the glue residue.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sometimes silicone remover or even WD-40 will not work on some sealants, even heat does not help sometimes. A while back I had to cut the silicone away from a window using a multi-tool and blade as nothing else worked. Thanks for the comment 👍
@lewisb3100
@lewisb3100 8 жыл бұрын
I know this will sound weird, and I'm not saying it's better than your canned label remover, as I have never used it. I used to manage a couple of music shops which traded heavily in used guitars. Lots of them came in with unsightly decals. I would remove them handily with trumpet valve oil. Thanks for the videos!
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Some labels are easier to remove than others. The labels in this video are designed not to be removed easily. I can send you a label if you like, as I have a couple spare ?
@blower1
@blower1 8 жыл бұрын
Good video, i need to get some of that maplin stuff. In the past i have just used iso-propyl to remove the adhesive, but it's not the best on some adhesives and i still have to contend with getting all the paper backing off first. Pure acetone works well but it will eat many plastics and paint so is not practical on most surfaces you find labels on.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, there are other make of it but Maplin is pretty convenient for me.Thanks for the comment ;-)
@zedman442
@zedman442 8 жыл бұрын
Great bench testing! I have used label removers before and they are always up to the job. I have also used a hot air gun or hairdryer when in a jam.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment ;-)
@tamarapetrov4990
@tamarapetrov4990 2 жыл бұрын
Need to get the label remover. The other one I have often used (although you need to be careful it wont damage other things such as print on a product, is Eucalyptus Oil. It's particularly useful for removing the adhesives from any kind of wound dressings as it is natural and doesn't harm skin, and it does work (not sure I want strange chemicals on my skin)
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 2 жыл бұрын
It's brilliant stuff 👍
@mickjager5974
@mickjager5974 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen a few suggestions of oil of various types like cooking oil sometimes mixed with baking soda or mineral oil. Also some auto parts store have a turtle wax brand of label adhesive remover.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment 👍
@Petertronic
@Petertronic 8 жыл бұрын
I always use isopropyl alcohol. The label remover was impressive and will pick some up if I see it!
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment ;-)
@justyjust
@justyjust 8 жыл бұрын
Very helpful them labels on bathroom suites is a nightmare to remove, I get me some of the label remover. Thanks for putting the video together.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.Thanks for the comment ;-)
@seesthruu
@seesthruu 8 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration as always.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment ;-)
@dougieyule4843
@dougieyule4843 5 жыл бұрын
How do you remove sellotape from frosted glass
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 5 жыл бұрын
I’d try the label remover
@aaamediamail5552
@aaamediamail5552 4 жыл бұрын
No longer available from "Maplin Online". Best alternative, plz?
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately Maplin ceased trading. I have used this several times and it works just as good- fave.co/2NQdJsG Thanks for the comment
@trig
@trig 8 жыл бұрын
Nice test. Is the label remover water or solvent based? It could have been me who mentioned the furniture polish, but it has to be Mr Sheen. Mr Sheen is very creamy and should easily obscure the label, thats when you know you have enough on. This is particualy good for softer plastics as the labels slide of and then the glue comes away with a rub of a cloth.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
I think its solvent based, it smells of Oranges!I didn't have any Mr Sheen I'm afraid, so just tried what I had.Thanks for the comments ;-)
@geoffdundee
@geoffdundee 8 жыл бұрын
mr sheen is what ive always used and works a treat
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
I'll try that in future ;-) Thanks for the comment
@shobhanapatel4113
@shobhanapatel4113 Жыл бұрын
You can use white sprit works great I just did it
@visualrise9825
@visualrise9825 8 жыл бұрын
Sometimes gently heating with blowtorch also isop alcohol works
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment ;-)
@justanarsole2247
@justanarsole2247 8 жыл бұрын
Also has the advantage of smelling of oranges...Ambersil also make label remover.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Yes it does!Thanks for the info, a few people have asked what make it was and I could not think of a brand apart from the stores own brands of this product ;-)
@Pat19997
@Pat19997 3 жыл бұрын
Tried boiling water, tried soaking for a full day tried abrassive soap and scouring pad all to no avail. Tried vegetable oil, the sticky residue from labels came off in seconds just with a cloth, like washing normal dishes.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 3 жыл бұрын
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@mateocarlos2674
@mateocarlos2674 10 ай бұрын
A link for the label remover would be nice
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 10 ай бұрын
fave.co/49s5ZoJ
@z1522
@z1522 2 жыл бұрын
Methylated spirit = denatured ethyl alcohol. Try basic paint thinner, or mineral spirits, also naptha or white gas works but evaporates faster.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 2 жыл бұрын
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@sabineroes2754
@sabineroes2754 4 жыл бұрын
The Ultimate Handyman should sell the Maplin .....i was hoping to find the link here ! Excellent presentation !
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately Maplin are no longer trading, but label remover is widely available- fave.co/2S2v2J1 Thanks for the comment
@manp1039
@manp1039 4 жыл бұрын
i have found that spraying label remover on top doesn't work so well.. i got a label remover with an attached sharp edge. I would squirt a litle of the label remover along the edge.. and then use the sharp edge to start to lift the label away and then as i continued uplling away the laeble squire more of the labe remover underneath , alont the edge of the label that i am continuing to lift up.. The reason i say this is because not all labels are made of paper.. they may have some plastic material in them or be made of a material that can not be penetrated with the label remover from above to get to the adhiesive on the bottom. I got the label remover as a gift.. I have a feeling the liquid of the label remover was something like a paint thinner. I have been trying to find that product or an alternative product for removing labels.. sadly, whatever was in that bottle eveaporated over a few years leaving the bottle empty I i no longer have the bottle.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment 👍
@ukunboxings2242
@ukunboxings2242 8 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos by the way. I am just wondering where do you get that Maplin's label remover ?. :)
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha, thanks for the comment ;-)
@guyp3599
@guyp3599 5 жыл бұрын
Maplins ;-)
@MrJoshdavis99
@MrJoshdavis99 8 жыл бұрын
Using a hair dryer to heat it and slowly pull it off works surprisingly well
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I tried using a heat gun on some external silicone around a window but it did not seem to do much. Thanks for the comment
@KutWrite
@KutWrite 8 жыл бұрын
How does Goo Gone compare? For me, it removes the label, but seems to leave a residue no matter what.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
I have never tried that, sorry. I only tried the WD-40 and other sprays as people kept saying that X product was good at removing labels etc.
@KutWrite
@KutWrite 8 жыл бұрын
WD-40 didn't work for me, removing sticky left behind on plastic medicine bottles. I took the main label & goo off with a hair dryer. I bought some Goof-Off. It works a little better than Goo-Gone. It still leaves some oily residue though.
@patcassidy2019
@patcassidy2019 5 жыл бұрын
Goo be gone is overrated .
@M1LIFECREATIVE
@M1LIFECREATIVE 8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant demonstration
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment ;-)
@wonkachocolates6133
@wonkachocolates6133 2 жыл бұрын
HOPPE'S Powder Solvent is my choice for removing sticker residue.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 2 жыл бұрын
I've not even heard of that before 😱
@h0004534
@h0004534 3 жыл бұрын
fair and impartial test!! appreciated!
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! 👍
@johnfithian-franks8276
@johnfithian-franks8276 8 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I use empty coffee jars to hold my screws and things, I screw the lids to the rafters and suspend the jar from them. I presoak the jars in hot soapy water for about 10 minutes and after the label has been removed I use white sprit to get the adhesive off. The label has some sort of shine on it that makes it difficult to get off, if the remover works as well as in your demo I will be over the moon. I will be going to my local Maplin to get a tin of this remover. I will let you know how I get on.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, the labels in this demo are designed to be difficult to remove so I hope the label remover works as well for you. Please let me know how you get on with it ;-)
@jusb1066
@jusb1066 8 жыл бұрын
hope it works, but that type of label tends to be hot melt glue, ive found boiling water after you have soaked off the label , poured over it gets most of it off and smooths out so you barely see it.
@68000Mark
@68000Mark 8 жыл бұрын
John, I am a home brewer so recycle beer bottles. A few breweries have very sticky labels but I do the same as you, hot water then white spirit. I also use washing powder with a little bit of water to remove the glue sometimes. I have tried all sorts of things so may give that maplin spray a go.
@johnfithian-franks8276
@johnfithian-franks8276 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks I will try washing powder next time
@j7ndominica051
@j7ndominica051 5 жыл бұрын
WD40 has the advantage of universal availability, as well as low rate of evaporation, so can be left to soak. I've never seen a dedicated label remover or any Maplin product for sale, and god knows which other product has a comparable formula. On glass, metal and polypropylene I usually use acetone, and rub the glue into tissue quickly before the solvent evaporates.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment 👍
@lukasz-or8dq
@lukasz-or8dq 7 жыл бұрын
Is this maplin label remover safe for a paint ?
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 7 жыл бұрын
It's been fine on the painted surfaces I have used it on, but it might not be suitable on all paints.
@joembison8267
@joembison8267 4 жыл бұрын
does the label remover good on paints
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 4 жыл бұрын
It depends, as there are many different types. It is always best to test on an inconspicuous area Thanks for the comment 👍
@jusb1066
@jusb1066 8 жыл бұрын
Got to hand it to wd40 for being such an all rounder of course dedicated products should be better, but there is a limit to how many other cans you are gonna have, but if time is money you will buy them. good video!
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes the WD-40 worked fairly well on this label, but when we tried it at work it did not do much at all.Thanks for the comment ;-)
@BiasionChristian
@BiasionChristian 8 жыл бұрын
Really nice demonstration! Since the dedicated spray won the match, but with WD-40 proving to be useful, what's the price difference between the two? I usually get rid of labels with WD-40, but I'd buy a can of the dedicated spray if the price is worth for casual use. Thanks for your videos! ;)
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
I think the Maplin label remover is about £5 a tin, but there might be less expensive makes. I'm sure it's more expensive than WD-40 but much more effective giving a time saving ;-) Thanks for the comment ;-)
@shobhanapatel4113
@shobhanapatel4113 Жыл бұрын
You can use White spit work as well as I just did it work great try it and it inexpensive
@oklaguy1978
@oklaguy1978 5 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy this aerosol label remover?
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 5 жыл бұрын
I normally get it from CPC- cpc.farnell.com/pro-power-chemicals/ppc108/label-remover-200ml-aerosol/dp/SA01889?st=label%20remover But you can get it on ebay etc.
@SickKangaroo
@SickKangaroo Жыл бұрын
I fill the bottle/jar with water seal it and submerge it in water overnight and the label is already removed . No chemicals or industrial solvents at all , just plain old water
@deanoboland
@deanoboland 5 жыл бұрын
Great work on video mate greetings from Spain
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 5 жыл бұрын
I wish I was in Spain, I could do with some vitamin D! Thanks for the comment 👍
@MegaMetinMetin
@MegaMetinMetin 8 жыл бұрын
Heating them up helps
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment
@fesy734
@fesy734 8 жыл бұрын
I had no idea there a dedicated label remover spray! Iv always used wd40, window scraper and soapy water! Where can I get the label remover spray? Also Superb demo once again.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, I get mine here- fave.co/1ZVVsrI
@AngelLovey88
@AngelLovey88 6 жыл бұрын
i cant find the maplin label remover anywhere! even on google
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 6 жыл бұрын
Maplin went into administration a few weeks back, You can get similar label remover on ebay though- fave.co/2jxDG0Q Thanks for the comment
@JohnSmith-ws7fq
@JohnSmith-ws7fq 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a possible rebadge of Servisol 130.
@theherbinator
@theherbinator 8 жыл бұрын
Try Lighter Fluid !
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I might try that in future ;-)
@paulcastro1361
@paulcastro1361 8 жыл бұрын
It seems like WD40 did as good job as the dedicated label remover, if you would have sprayed both labels equally well . One can easily see spots on the label not covered when sprayed with DW40, which is not the case with the label remover though. Not to mention that DW40 is a type of penetrant oil designed with that purpose in mind, whereas the label remover, what, or how many other things can it do?
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Why don't you repeat the test and video it for KZbin? Obviously I'm wasting my time doing the tests as people always try and find faults with them, no matter how clear the results are.
@johnrobertson2749
@johnrobertson2749 8 жыл бұрын
WD-40 was designed to protect tools from rusting. Nothing else. The fact that the solvents in it sometimes loosen stuff is just coincidental. There are many better products out there that easily outperform -40, but the accolades won't admit it. I find when servicing my customers equipment where WD was used that it turns to goo after a few years and the assembly must be completely stripped down and washed out with paint thinner to removed the residue. I won't use WD-40 in my shop as it causes more problems down the road than it solves.
@liewkinhean
@liewkinhean 5 жыл бұрын
wd40 just universal
@Drones_and_more
@Drones_and_more 3 жыл бұрын
Just saved me some time, I never thought of wd40, its the only one I had to hand, but it did a great job.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍
@christianbuzio9468
@christianbuzio9468 8 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing. would you be so mind to give further informations about Maplin. I look for it in Italy but I could not find it, you know,here is like third world for anything related to woodworking and useful materials :(
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Sorry, Maplin is just an electrical store in the UK that sells its own brand of sprays/cleaners etc.I'm not sure what the Italian translation of "Label remover spray" would be, but if you search for that you should be able to find a similar make. Thanks for the comment ;-)
@moayadsalih3563
@moayadsalih3563 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Unfortunately the label remover doesn't seem to be in the market any more
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 4 жыл бұрын
It is still available, but not from Maplin as they closed down- fave.co/2NQdJsG Thanks for the comment
@moayadsalih3563
@moayadsalih3563 4 жыл бұрын
@@ultimatehandyman Thanks for the link. Is that the same product? The one in the video is really good, even better than WD40
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 4 жыл бұрын
@@moayadsalih3563 Yes, it is the same stuff. I have used it plenty of times ;-)
@moayadsalih3563
@moayadsalih3563 4 жыл бұрын
@@ultimatehandyman Thank you very much
@lavysubisubu4926
@lavysubisubu4926 5 жыл бұрын
Can we use this in bags to remove sticker
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 5 жыл бұрын
Not sure, it normally only works on solid surfaces.
@canningpark
@canningpark 8 жыл бұрын
Good video ! As I always seems to had this problems too.thank you..
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thanks for the comment ;-)
@janedoe-fd9pd
@janedoe-fd9pd 2 жыл бұрын
What brand
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 2 жыл бұрын
I'm using pro-power at the moment, that works well 👍
@tonyhughes2686
@tonyhughes2686 8 жыл бұрын
wow that Maplin so good never heard of it till now will be getting some
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Yes, its great. Thanks for the comment
@jimf.625
@jimf.625 2 жыл бұрын
Save yourself a lot of headaches. Just use lighter fluid. Works on a variety of surfaces. I learned the hard way.
@MohammedAli-vo8hq
@MohammedAli-vo8hq 8 жыл бұрын
perfect if you want to reuse stamps too! :)
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
I didn't think of that LOL, good idea ;-)
@dragonflyer59
@dragonflyer59 8 жыл бұрын
what is the name of the label remover?
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Its just a generic label remover spray. The one I used is sold by Maplin but most big electrical component retailers sell their own brands such as CPC, Maplin etc. Thanks for the comment ;-)
@leosedf
@leosedf 8 жыл бұрын
I use the label remover from cramolin, they rock too.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Any dedicated label remover is probably as good as they are all probably made in the same factory- just with different branding. Thanks for the comment ;-)
@vikasvenekar2519
@vikasvenekar2519 3 жыл бұрын
please mention in comments which one is better
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 3 жыл бұрын
Label remover works best ;-)
@irmaparker326
@irmaparker326 4 жыл бұрын
i receive a lot of books via amazon and they come in a beautiful white and blue bubble rain repellent envelopes and i hate to throw them because i send most of the books off to prisoners in Texas. So after many trials to remove the labels, i just learned to take a wet bath towel and let it sit on the entire label and it removes the paper lable but not the glue. so that's why i'm here to find a way to remove the glue off.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 4 жыл бұрын
The label remover should work well for that ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍
@edgarc3819
@edgarc3819 2 жыл бұрын
That is a lot of work to remove the labels. It is very simple to remove them. All you have to do is use a good paper towel with alcohol. place the towel where the label is and let it soak the label. After a minute you can start rubbing the label.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 2 жыл бұрын
😂
@ratchriat1716
@ratchriat1716 8 жыл бұрын
thanks for the lovely video proof the dedcated product is the best.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
You are welcomeThanks for the comment
@shortyian1
@shortyian1 8 жыл бұрын
Great vid 😁 Nail polish remover works well too (have to be careful what type of surface it is though)
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment ;-)
@shortyian1
@shortyian1 8 жыл бұрын
Only tried on glue residue left by label mind not on top of label!
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Ok, thanks ;-)
@ScorpionF1RE_USA
@ScorpionF1RE_USA 2 жыл бұрын
What about gasoline? (petro)
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 2 жыл бұрын
I've never tried that, as I either use WD-40 or silicone remover 👍
@easyTree77
@easyTree77 8 жыл бұрын
filippo berio extra virgin olive oil - brings labels right off - without chemicals.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
I'll gladly send you one of these stickers as long as you agree to film it?
@easyTree77
@easyTree77 8 жыл бұрын
+Ultimate Handyman Thanks for the offer ☺ Where did you get the blue surface?
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
It's just a scrap piece of acrylic. You can stick one of these stickers to either glass or a bath or any solid gloss surface (not painted)
@JasonDunlop247
@JasonDunlop247 7 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen a recent video from you for a while ! You still alive & well ?
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 7 жыл бұрын
I'm good thanks ;-) I'm very busy working on site at the moment, but I normally upload at least one video a week (normally on a Sunday) Thanks for the comment
@JasonDunlop247
@JasonDunlop247 7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it. I've managed to carry out a lot of successful DIY jobs, purely by watching your detailed videos. I have you added on my favourites etc but im no longer getting any alerts! I'll need to check that out...... JD
@bdel80
@bdel80 4 жыл бұрын
Mapland i was just wondering how old the video was then i noticed
@honestmcgyver
@honestmcgyver 8 жыл бұрын
Hola from my hotel internet on holidays in Spain! I like lighter fluid for labels but it can cause a dulling effect to some surfaces. WD40 always has issue of smell for me. Will try Maplin. Cheers as always mate 😀
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your holiday ;-)Thanks for the comment
@christianbuzio9468
@christianbuzio9468 8 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your help It could help me a lot in my job thanks in advance
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.Thanks for the comment ;-)
@kendrajones984
@kendrajones984 4 жыл бұрын
before I saw the outcome i knew the WD 40 wasn't going to do well because you used much less product than the Maplin. it would have done as well with the same amount. also never heard of furniture polish or de-greaser being used. maybe try lighter fluid, finger nail polish remover, and cooking oils.
@ledzep3971
@ledzep3971 8 жыл бұрын
laquer thinner or acetone
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
I'll try those in future, but doubt they will be as effective as the label remover.
@rabailuk9229
@rabailuk9229 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@andrewdavies1312
@andrewdavies1312 6 жыл бұрын
I use auto glym tar and glue remover
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment
@PhilReilly2778
@PhilReilly2778 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that = a little goes a long way. Worth having a tin about the house.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Thanks for the comment ;-)
@hucks33
@hucks33 8 жыл бұрын
Lynx deodorant works quite well
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment ;-)
@neodonkey
@neodonkey 5 жыл бұрын
Maplin one does exactly what it says on the tin.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks for the comment 👍
@georgeroberts3227
@georgeroberts3227 8 жыл бұрын
Have you ever herd of Autosmart? They do products for the automotive industry such as cleaning products as they do a product called tardis which amazing at removing adhesives and of that doesn't do they have a strong product I can't remover what it's called that will do the job
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
I think they used to sell cleaning products to the last firm I worked at (but that was 25 years back). I'll look out for them in future ;-) Thanks for the comment
@stuuuporman
@stuuuporman 2 ай бұрын
Whwnyou ket WD-40 sit for an hour, it does really well.
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 2 ай бұрын
👍
@jamesburton-carter6093
@jamesburton-carter6093 2 жыл бұрын
I got told nail varnish remover too
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 2 жыл бұрын
I've never tried that!
@paulbeasley5026
@paulbeasley5026 2 ай бұрын
The “maplin” sticker looked like it was a type of vinyl and not paper like the rest of them 🤷‍♂️
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 2 ай бұрын
All the stickers tested were identical and came from the same roll of stickers 👍
@timniet2801
@timniet2801 3 жыл бұрын
Uhh... which label remover? there are many different kinds
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 3 жыл бұрын
I think they are pretty much the same, I normally get mine from CPC now- fave.co/3tVPjQW The last time, I just bought the cheapest version and it worked fine ;-)
@grindertuna9038
@grindertuna9038 4 жыл бұрын
I'll use it on my freezer thanks alot
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍
@valeriecummings5667
@valeriecummings5667 Жыл бұрын
wht the cheapest
@o0Dr0o
@o0Dr0o 3 жыл бұрын
helpful , thanks man
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for the comment 👍
@LiamVideos
@LiamVideos 8 жыл бұрын
B-Grade?
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
They are used on a product at a local plant, when they get a sheet of scrap Perspex they stick a couple of these labels onto the sheet (hence them being difficult to remove). Years ago they used to be printed with "scrap", but some legislation (probably the EU sticking it's nose in again) prevented them using the word scrap and so they had to change the labels to B Grade.
@richardnone5644
@richardnone5644 8 жыл бұрын
i have used WD 40 many times to take off labels and it works great but then you have to get the WD 40 off ha ha ha but that is not to big an issue richard in the tropics
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
WD-40 worked fairly well, but not quite as good as the label remover.Thanks for the comment Richard ;-)
@richardnone5644
@richardnone5644 8 жыл бұрын
Most people have wd40 in there houses i don't know anyone that has label remover ha ha
@liewkinhean
@liewkinhean 5 жыл бұрын
i choose wd40.....
@ormonddude
@ormonddude 5 жыл бұрын
WD-40 Works
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment 👍
@Silent_Python
@Silent_Python 8 жыл бұрын
Now do WD-40 vs GT85
@therealKINDLE
@therealKINDLE 8 жыл бұрын
So clearly the label remover wins BUT if you're in the shit, & you need the job done & all you have is WD-40, it can get you quite far under certain adhesives. Wow. WD40 is versatile these days. Tune in NEXT WEEK, where the ultimate handyman shows us how to stop slugs from climbing them pots!
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 8 жыл бұрын
A shotgun works well on slugs ;-)
@therealKINDLE
@therealKINDLE 8 жыл бұрын
JCBAirmaster73 OR .. WD-40! Says on the can! LOL!
@janem3575
@janem3575 Жыл бұрын
@@ultimatehandyman 🤣
@MrChris-bx7ss
@MrChris-bx7ss 4 жыл бұрын
Heat the label with a hair dryer and it should pull up slowly
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment 👍
@CCAPACCO
@CCAPACCO 5 жыл бұрын
going with wd-40 to remove some nasa labels off the saturn-v and replace them with roscosmos stickers later
@ultimatehandyman
@ultimatehandyman 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment 👍
@tappandatass8157
@tappandatass8157 7 жыл бұрын
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