Stickers on game discs from video stores; need help removing

[pdat2003]

I just purchased a PS2 game from a video store (I don't usually do this) and the disc had one of those overlaying stickers on the front of the disc. Does anyone know a good way to remove the sticker without leaving residue behind? The sticker is flush to the edge of the disc.

P.S. I know about Goo Gone, but I don't think it will work in this situation.

 

[speedy05]

goo gone is the only thing that I know of & is the only product that I ever use to remove those nasty stickers.

 

[pdat2003]

I'm worried that if I use it, it will mess up the disc (discoloration/etc.). Any thoughts?

 

[SevereTireDamage]

I'm curious, too.

 

[Cracka]

did you happen to see the thread with the 4 bladed sword?

 

[willardhaven]

goo gone will dull the plastic on top as well as probably cause some discoloration.

 

[taiidanx]

Try using rubbing alcohol, it works surprisingly well. After some vigorous rubbing it shoulld do the trick. Make sure to wash it off with water and a cloth completely or the residue will remain, albeit moved around.
I did this with my used copy of Parasite Eve 2 and its fine (I usually dont resort to buying with the stickers, but I was desperate.)

 

[pimp tyranny]

i bought a few blockbuster games with it, pulled the sticker off one. didn't give a shit about the others. not that important to me i guess.

 

[deanospizza]

Hi everyone this my 1st post. just want to say thanks to all of the CAG's out there, you have helped me find a ton of deals over the last couple of months. I use Rubbing alcohol, it works pretty good and hasn't damaged any of my games. (so far)

 

[red flare graf]

I usually use a blow dryer and alcohol method. Blow dryers work great.

 

[Akkis99]

GOO GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEGONE!!!!!

 

[eros]

Goo Gone will not mess up the face of the disc - nor will WD-40. They do however both leave an oily residue, which can be removed with glass cleaner. BTW, if this is a Blockbuster sticker, good luck. I don't know anyone who has ever removed a Blockbuster sticker.

 

[FREAKMIKE3]

yeah, I have not seen a successful removal of a blockbuster sticker either. We try to pull them off when we take back a disc that is going to be destroyed anyways, and every time, it just pulls the top side of the disc off with it. Which isnt good, ya know?

 

[Puzznic]

Has anyone ever tried boiling a disk with a blockbuster sticker. I have a feeling it might just come off if you boil it long enough.

 

[The Successful Dropout]

ive heard of microwaving it for 30 seconds

 

[MICHAE2414]

If you do that, your disc will slowly crisp to a pile of melted colors. OPM's had it done, with photo proof, in one of their mags. Don't put the disc in a microwave!

 

[Thunderscope]

Sounds pretty risky I would just sell it on ebay...

 

[WildWop]

WD-40 pooled up on a rag

 

[Mookyjooky]

No the microwaving works well..the label comes right off.

 

[brianlb78]

Try sand paper, I heard that works well. Maybe even a metal grinding wheel.