How hard is it to get the DBV sticker off?

[genebopp]

I have a machine with the "this machine accepts...." Sticker above the belly door.  The sticker is in perfect condition, but I would like to take the sticker off.  I am afraid that it will break and make a mess.  Is it held on with contact cement or is just normal sticker type stuff? 

[cowboygames]

It's pretty stout sticker glue like rubber cement. I use a hair dryer to peel it then some acetone or whatever to remove the leftover glue. Be careful not to use any kind of tool that will mar the surface when removing it. I use plastic scrappers where needed. And plan on it taking a little while, I think mine took me around an hour each

[genebopp]

Thanks you very much.  I immediately began my attack with a blow dryer and Spackle knife.  The plastic sign came right off in about 2 minutes.....  Then I realized the glue strip stayed on the machine and only pealed neatly off the placard.  About and hour and a whole bottle of acetone later the sign is gone.  Thanks for your help.

[Fourbyracer]

Thanks you very much.  I immediately began my attack with a blow dryer and Spackle knife.  The plastic sign came right off in about 2 minutes.....  Then I realized the glue strip stayed on the machine and only pealed neatly off the placard.  About and hour and a whole bottle of acetone later the sign is gone.  Thanks for your help.

Goo Gone is amazing stuff in that situation from my experience...

[Jim]

lacquer thinner  works great as well. 

[stayouttadabunker]

I used some awful stuff called Orange Speedy Peel....slow process but worked great with a small piece of wood 2x4...
The wood doesn't scratch the steel as I pushed the softened glue off.
Painstaking no matter what you use...you just gotta be patient and take your time.

[knagl]

lacquer thinner  works great as well. 

Agreed with this -- lacquer thinner is fantastic for cleaning the metal on slots and getting rid of stubborn goo.  Just use it in a well-ventilated area!   

[morspeed]

You can use a razor blade if you do it right. I have done all mine at one point or another for different things like adding led barcrest emblems. You run the razor blade at a tight angle to the door horizontally so you don't scratch. Cuts off most of the adhesive then come back over with goo gone. Maybe 15 to 20 min process this way. That door finish is a lot tougher than you think.