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« on: April 29, 2010, 11:30:24 pm »

This little Vendo 63 I just got has foil-cals on the price (says 50c) and a pair of "Do Not Deposit Coins If Bottles Are Not Visible" foil-cals over the debossed "Do Not Deposit Coins If Bottles Are Not Visible" on the coin entry bezel. Would a heat gun remove these easily?

I do not own a heat gun, but would buy one. What are the various uses for a heat gun? Could it be used to remove the Instructional decal from the liner of the Westy WB-60 I just got - I would like to get that reproduced. Would it harm the bezel or plastic liner?

What do you guys use a HG for?
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« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2010, 12:35:34 am »

Heat guns are handy but may be overkill. I'd try a hair dryer first to remove the stickers. Thing to watch is the first inch of output from a HG will light a smoke. Very hot. Darn handy to remove woodgrain contact paper, drying things and lighting a smoke :-)
The ones at the craft stores that are a cylinder for $15 bucks or so work fine. Industrial grade pistol style get really hot doubt you would ever need one of those.
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2010, 05:58:49 am »

I'd be leary of  using a heat gin to  try to remove the inner lable,  you run a real strong risk of melting the liner, Yes, they do give off that much heat. I've used mine to  remove old paint and varnish from wood. I think I got it for under $30 at Lowe's.

for the foil stickers, i'd try the usual  adhesive removers, Goof -Off  usually works well. and only a few bucks for a bottle
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2010, 07:32:48 am »



 I have Used Both ! And The Hair Dryer Is The Better Of the 2 .Because You Control The Heat Better I think .But You Still have to be Carefull .
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2010, 08:44:55 am »

THe wifes hair dryer works fine for most applications.. I'd try that first.
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