When I was 16 I bought that MacBook and I put a bunch of random stickers on it. I took them off today and they left this residue… how can I get it off without damaging the finish?
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google “how to get sticker residue off of something” and stop being so lazy
Well I got the actual adhesive off with rubbing alcohol but you can still see where the stickers “stained” it if that makes sense… rubbing alcohol isn’t getting that off so I didn’t know if I just keep applying more or if that’s just damage
It’s probably stuck that way. The sticker covered surface either hasn’t “aged” like the uncovered part or the adhesive caused some reaction that changed the finish. If it’s flush and you can’t feel a residue remaining, then you’re probably stuck with it.
That’s what I’m thinking too :( oh well thanks
oh my bad, sorry. I think it would’ve been helpful to know that though. i think the other guy is right, the metal has “aged” or gotten a sort of patina on it and it just hasn’t done that where the stickers were so i think it might be stuck like that sorry pal
The sink
Should of left that shield on 🏴☠️
Edit: should have* lol
Good gone and q-tips
I think you forgot to put another Apple sticker on upper right side
In german it‘s called NITROVERDÜNNUNG
Rule Nb 1: NEVER EVER use stickers on a computer
Any adhesive remover should at least partially do the trick but even if the residue is gone it will most likely leave discolorations in the shape of the stickers.
You can if you get a skin/shell
That always ends up being gross asf
Rule 2: NEVER EVER take stickers off a computer 😁
You say that as if it is a matter of life or death lol. It’s okay to put stickers on your computer
it kind of is… for the value of your device if you ever resell it
As long as you know you will likely end up with permanent discoloration, no problem.
fuck this. put stickers on if you want to put stickers on. just know that they might leave residue behind when you take them off.
I have a clear hardshell case for that reason. Stick stickers on that and it’s all g.
GermX on a wash cloth
Nail polish remover/acetone.
Actually if you use the acetone while you’re peeling the stickers it’ll deactivate the adhesive leaving behind no residue and once the acetone dries off the stickers they’ll be sticky again and you can restick them somewhere else. Just use a syringe and go slow, get a corner or edge of the stick up with your nail or something then use the needle to apply acetone while slowly peeling the sticker.
This video show cases the technique
Cheap shit: Listerine
Nail polish remover, let it soak for a minute then scrub it off
Mayonnaise- put it on and let it sit for 30 mins, then wipe with a clean cloth. It works wonders on sticker residue, although it might leave a greasy finish, that will come off with a bit of alcohol
I’ve removed adhesive from probably 1000 computers. The easiest and fastest way is use 91% isopropyl alcohol and a PLASTIC scraper with replaceable PLASTIC blades .
Just use a cotton ball, old sock, shirt whatever and soak it with the alcohol. Apply alcohol liberally to the adhesive. Wait a minute or so and use the plastic scraper to scrape the coagulated adhesive off. Wipe scraper with paper towel and do again.
Edit: more details
We don’t use goo gone because it is oil based and can damage components. Alcohol is much safer to use on computers.
Put a dollip of vegetable oil or wd-40 on a rag and scrub gently- the residue will come off. A little bit of soapy water on another rag will take off the oil after that. Dry thoroughly.
This works great for most adhesive residues- stickers, duct tape, etc on most surfaces.
I soaked paper towels in vinegar and isopropyl, let it rest on top, then wipe and repeat