If it doesnt fit into this community, be so kind and point me in the right direction if possible.
So, in case this post fits here:
This situation has gone on for a few days. Recently a ticket machine here in germany got covered in fascist stickers, showing the flag of Nazi-Germany [Flag of Nazi Germany] and propagating Ideals of the “white-power-movement”. I believe the picture speaks for itself. The stickers were removed a few days ago, but returned shortly after. (Picture shows second installment) Today I took some time out of my day to remove them, but it was quite a strenous process. Thats why I came here to ask for any ideas concerning the removal, or general thoughts on the situation. I know that it’s an uphill battle, since putting new stickers down is a process of seconds, but it also feels terrible to do nothing. Any help is appreciated!
I believe that WD40 helps to break down the glue, but its been a while since I’ve had to remove stickers.
More importantly though, don’t remove them with your bare hands. There were posts over on Reddit about a year or two back where far right stickers had been put up with razor blades under them, so that anyone trying to remove them would cut their fingers.
It was Reddit, so there’s a decent chance that the post was bullshit, but why risk it?
Thanks for the Heads-up. I had a friend of mine relay their concerns about that to me aswell, don’t know where they got that info though.
So far at least there where no traps to be found, but you’re right, better not risk it!
WD-40 comes quite cheap, so that might be another option. Next Paycheck there will be some unusual orders coming from my account xD
Oils in general tend to help dissolve the adhesives used for stickers and labels. You can use vegetable oil to help remove residue from repurposed food jars.
Oils are most likely the most cost effective solution, but that would be quite messy to do right? (Not that I would mind enough, to not save a few bucks👀)
For removing nazi stickers? Yeah. Things like WD-40 are oil-based and work on the same sort of chemical mechanisms. The suggestions for things like “Goo Gone” might help too.
I was meaning “in general” as “helpful tip as saving money by repurposing things is likely a good idea, especially in this political climate”.
Ah, thx for the explanation!
Of course, repurposing as much as possible should be a given, we don’t have that many oils laying around though.
No problem. In the kitchen, cooking oils like canola or vegetable oil can do the trick for de-labeling. The oils don’t need to be petroleum-based, the adhesives don’t know the difference (and I personally prefer using food-safe solvents, finishes, etc).
Okay, that’s understandable!
Really, any oil will work. Goo Gone is the best I’ve used, but it’s not free.
We used to do it when covering front national posters with antifascist messages
So yeah it’s true.
Glass shards mixed in the glue also fun