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How do I get label glue off of tin cans?

carrot_cake_3
carrot_cake_3 Posts: 7 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Any ideas how I get label glue off of tin cans? I've tried soaking in boiling water with washing up liquid and also trying to pull off with my fingernails, but the glue is sticking fast!
I want to punch holes in them to make tealight lantens for the garden (if I ever get around to sorting it out!)

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  • Stephen_Leak
    Stephen_Leak Posts: 8,762 Forumite
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    WD-40. It dissolves gum.

    The preferred method of removing last season's sponsorship decals from rally cars, without taking the paint off with them.
    The acquisition of wealth is no longer the driving force in my life. :)
  • marmiterulesok
    marmiterulesok Posts: 7,812 Forumite
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    Stephen_Leak wrote: »
    WD-40. It dissolves gum.

    The preferred method of removing last season's sponsorship decals from rally cars, without taking the paint off with them.

    Just what I was going to suggest.Hand-disinfectant solution might also work.
  • cheeswright
    cheeswright Posts: 433 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    also solvents such as
    white spirit
    metholated spirit
    lighter fluid

    or scrub with astonish after soaking in hot water
    d'pends what you've got in

    the cans will rust outside though - faster with holes - so a coat of clear varnish will hold that back for a while
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