technocracy Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 What is it with Thai manufactured appliance and the bloody stickers? Can they not source low tack adhesive? Take the energy efficiency stickers - try removing them and see what a tacky mess you are left with. I always wondered why when I visited peoples house the stickers remained on basically all white goods. Today I installed a new mitsu extractor fan in the kitchen - on the cover plate there was a sticker tell you of the 3 year motor guarantee - slowly I tried to peel it off even then it left half the glue behind! I mean what is point? Is it something to do with face so having bright coloured stickers attached make it more visible or what? I just cannot fathom it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2muchcoffee Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) Stickers on appliances, stickers on furniture, stickers on computers, stickers on other electronics goods, stickers, stickers, stickers stickers, stickers!! And let's not forget the ridiculous plastic wrap stapled to furniture. I recently purchased a nice dining room table and chair set. It was delivered put together - with the screws drilled right through the plastic protective wrap. Had to take the whole table apart just to get the plastic off. Let's not even talk about sofas. Stupid. Edited June 14, 2008 by way2muchcoffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 with the screws drilled right through the plastic protective wrap They do that with bicycles too ...... beats me why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technocracy Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 Stickers on appliances, stickers on furniture, stickers on computers, stickers on other electronics goods, stickers, stickers, stickers stickers, stickers!! And let's not forget the ridiculous plastic wrap stapled to furniture. I recently purchased a nice dining room table and chair set. It was delivered put together - with the screws drilled right through the plastic protective wrap. Had to take the whole table apart just to get the plastic off. Let's not even talk about sofas. Stupid. Hmmm yes I wasn't even doing to mention furniture! I haven't clue to why they are stupid with them!? I always asked my wife why do people leave those energy efficiency stickers on front of the aircons units? Then when we got ours I tried to remove it off one off the units and found out why they are left! The other 3 units still have them on and the one I tried to remove just has a tacky unremovable mess on the front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratsima Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Ah, last time I was in the US I bought some gear driven popup sprinklers for my lawn. I was about to remove the sticky labels, but the glue is so strong that I figured a whole label left on would look better than the hash I'd make pealing it off bit by bit. It's not only Thailand that loves these too-sticky stickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantheembalmer Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Because of the universal nature of these stickers, may I suggest that you purchase some isopropyl alcohol, which can be used to remove the remaining sticky mess from all surfaces. I've been using it for years with no problems. Just ask at your local pharmacy. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 with the screws drilled right through the plastic protective wrap They do that with bicycles too ...... beats me why. ...and expensive leather executive office chairs! Why? Why? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratsima Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Come on Alan, where's your sense of fun? We want to complain, not be given a simple solution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantheembalmer Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Sorry! Please disregard my previous posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratsima Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 ^Come now, I was just kidding. I actually have some isopropyl alcohol and I'm going to give your suggestion a shot on some plastic dishes that still have semi-peeled labels on them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyb789 Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 ^Come now, I was just kidding. I actually have some isopropyl alcohol and I'm going to give your suggestion a shot on some plastic dishes that still have semi-peeled labels on them.... I've never seen Isopropyl alcohol do anything but smear the glue around. Acetone does the trick. Or women's fingernail polish remover...which is an expensive bottled version of the same thing. But keep acetone away from plastic. it will disolve it and leave a bigger mess. Glass and metal are OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajarnmark Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 What is it with Thai manufactured appliance and the bloody stickers? Can they not source low tack adhesive? Take the energy efficiency stickers - try removing them and see what a tacky mess you are left with. I always wondered why when I visited peoples house the stickers remained on basically all white goods. Today I installed a new mitsu extractor fan in the kitchen - on the cover plate there was a sticker tell you of the 3 year motor guarantee - slowly I tried to peel it off even then it left half the glue behind! I mean what is point? Is it something to do with face so having bright coloured stickers attached make it more visible or what? I just cannot fathom it! Why to peel the stickers off? Is this the same itch I had when I was three? I never try to peel the stickers off, as it would not affect the performance or value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 WD40 will soften the glue then you can rub it off once you have broken all your finger nails tugging and tearing the paper off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 WD40 will soften the glue then you can rub it off once you have broken all your finger nails tugging and tearing the paper off. Yep, real WD-40 is pretty safe on plastics too, unlike acetone which will dissolve all and sundry (and remove certain paints) in a flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctormann Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Petrol (gasoline) seems to work quite well. Just need to wash with detergent afterwards to get rid of the smell. DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackula Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I send an email to Chuck Norris with a picture of the offending sticker. The sticker then runs away of its own accord. You have to chain the fridge down first otherwise it might run away too: I had a very embarrassing incident when the microwave and the fridge blocked the door in their terror to escape Chuck's email; trust me, you don't want to try explaining *that* to the police. HTH [] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave111223 Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I've heard lighter fluid takes the sticky crap off. So if you'd got a lighter handy break it open and give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technocracy Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) What is it with Thai manufactured appliance and the bloody stickers? Can they not source low tack adhesive? Take the energy efficiency stickers - try removing them and see what a tacky mess you are left with. I always wondered why when I visited peoples house the stickers remained on basically all white goods. Today I installed a new mitsu extractor fan in the kitchen - on the cover plate there was a sticker tell you of the 3 year motor guarantee - slowly I tried to peel it off even then it left half the glue behind! I mean what is point? Is it something to do with face so having bright coloured stickers attached make it more visible or what? I just cannot fathom it! Why to peel the stickers off? Is this the same itch I had when I was three? I never try to peel the stickers off, as it would not affect the performance or value. Obviously visual asthetics meaning nothing to you! The extractor fan I was installing was a ceiling flush type - not the hole in wall job - so imagine the ceiling a metallic fan in the middle of the room with 2 lines of metallic spot lights with the extractor fan white blending nicely into the ceiling. Or in your kitchen the extractor fan standing out like a sore thumb because of an dayglow sticker telling you it has a 3 year motor guarantee . . I like thing to look good not have dayglow stickers adorning them making them look crappy . . I grew out of adding stickers to things when I was young. Edited June 14, 2008 by technocracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratsima Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 . . I grew out of adding stickers to things when I was young. Perhaps you've noticed that some Thais never have.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante7 Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Hot soapy water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clifton Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) WD40 or SOnax maydamage the finish. SAturate the glue or sticker (if paper) with baby oil, let sit a while and scrape. Thais love their stickers, one of the first thing they do upon the purchase of a new vehicle. Edited June 14, 2008 by Tony Clifton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 It seems to be the manufactors, unemployeed, young, and those whose educational background may be suspect who place stickers on any movable or non-movable object. I think its another way of taunting and/or presenting a challenge, to see if we can remove them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0Mix1up Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 well a heat gun is the best if used delicately or a hair dryer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Petrol (gasoline) seems to work quite well. Just need to wash with detergent afterwards to get rid of the smell.DM There's no way I'm going to use petrol to clean off stickers. It's far too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zpete Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 (edited) Stickers on appliances, stickers on furniture, stickers on computers, stickers on other electronics goods, stickers, stickers, stickers stickers, stickers!! And let's not forget the ridiculous plastic wrap stapled to furniture. I recently purchased a nice dining room table and chair set. It was delivered put together - with the screws drilled right through the plastic protective wrap. Had to take the whole table apart just to get the plastic off. Let's not even talk about sofas. Stupid. Hmmm yes I wasn't even doing to mention furniture! I haven't clue to why they are stupid with them!? I always asked my wife why do people leave those energy efficiency stickers on front of the aircons units? Then when we got ours I tried to remove it off one off the units and found out why they are left! The other 3 units still have them on and the one I tried to remove just has a tacky unremovable mess on the front! Simple solution, when you purchase something that has stickers on it. The purchase shall be become unconditional / final when ALL stickers you want removed are removed. No matter what you buy, be it a house car or whiteware. With hold payment, have a written agreement. Possibly sellers will get onto manufacturers, the intial sticker, stickers...... Edited June 15, 2008 by Zpete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I decided to make a Super Remover by combining everyone's suggestion into a bucket... isopropyl alcohol Acetone WD40 Petrol (gasoline) lighter fluid Hot soapy water baby oil and then used the final suggestion to activate them all heat gun is the best the hospital said it shouldn't be more than 6,000 to fix the results... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratsima Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 ^Us usual, brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.s Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 What is it with Thai manufactured appliance and the bloody stickers? Can they not source low tack adhesive? Take the energy efficiency stickers - try removing them and see what a tacky mess you are left with. I always wondered why when I visited peoples house the stickers remained on basically all white goods. Today I installed a new mitsu extractor fan in the kitchen - on the cover plate there was a sticker tell you of the 3 year motor guarantee - slowly I tried to peel it off even then it left half the glue behind! I mean what is point? Is it something to do with face so having bright coloured stickers attached make it more visible or what? I just cannot fathom it! Why to peel the stickers off? Is this the same itch I had when I was three? I never try to peel the stickers off, as it would not affect the performance or value. perhaps there is an aesthetic consideration. i personally belive that not everyone who enters my house needs to be reminded my ac comes with tha 3 year warranty. I also do not need reminding of that fact myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I'm so happy to see that I'm not the only obsessive compulsive in Thailand suffering the problem with "BLOODY" stickers on everything from a 2 Bht pencil thru to your top of the range electrical goods. And don't they just so nice after about 10 years stuck on everything in a normal Thai house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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