Tips for removing glue from a CD?

[Displaced Flames fan]

So I was gluing all of my CD's together in a wacky modern art project when I suddenly had a change of heart....

But seriously, I brought my 10000 Days CD (TOOL) in from my truck after weeks of constant play so that I could use my PC to copy it to my MP3 player. Anyone who has the CD knows that it doesn't come in the traditional jewel case, but one of the newer packaging schemes. As I'm sliding the CD out of the paper sleeve inside I notice a piece of that sticky glue that is used to adhere virtually everything in packaging these days has lodged itself across the edge of the CD, reaching onto both sides. I removed it from the painted side with no problem, but it was stubborn as hell on the business side. Needless to say, it is now spread around about a square inch of the CD.

I tried water first, then windex. No progress. Anyone have any suggestions?

Worst case I'll go buy another. It's not like this particular CD isn't worth the $25 US it would cost for two.

[calf]

not sure if it'll work, but for getting glue off of stuff, I use this product called "goo-gone"...you should be able to get it at Wal-Mart or any hardware store

not sure if it will keep your CD safe, but it might be worth a try if no one else has better suggestions

[Eddie Bronze]

I've never done this before so I can't say if it's full-proof, but you can try it if a better idea doesn't come along. Get your significant other's hair-dryer, plug it in, warm the glue until it goes to almost liquid state. Carefully wipe off every bit that you can and then wash the rest off with warm water and a damp cloth. Once you are sure all that glue is gonzo, dry with a lint-free cloth. Hope this helps.

[@theCBE]

I was gonna say goo-gone as well.

Did you by any chance take a picture of this art project before you turfed it.. sounds interesting

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by Eddie Bronze

I've never done this before so I can't say if it's full-proof, but you can try it if a better idea doesn't come along. Get your significant other's hair-dryer, plug it in, warm the glue until it goes to almost liquid state. Carefully wipe off every bit that you can and then wash the rest off with warm water and a damp cloth. Once you are sure all that glue is gonzo, dry with a lint-free cloth. Hope this helps.

I'm all over that idea.

I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks!

[getbak]

Try WD-40.

[shoestring]

Lighter Fluid.

If that doesn't work use nail polish remover although i am a bit hestitant. try it on an old unlistened cd first to see if it eats it.
Or isopropyl alcohol.

[Daradon]

I was going to say heat as well. If you can heat the CD up enough to melt the glue it should come off. Then buff the cd.

Isopropyl alcohol might work as well, or maybe paint thinner?

I have one of the CD resurfacers, the old hand cranking kind. Cost me 25 bucks but has probably save 200 dollars worth of CD's and DVD's for me so far. Well worth the investment. I was skeptical at first cause it looks so cheap and plasticy, but the guy at EB told me to bring it back if I wasn't satisfied and he'd persoanlly refund my money. He was right. Removes light and medium scratches, and other surface imperfections (or problems, like the aftermakrs from the glue). They have automatic ones now if you are lazy. (Your arm and wrist will get a bit sore from working on the harder jobs, and it will take a bit longer, 45 mins maybe)

25 dollars US for 10,000 Days? Where the heck you buying it? You can still get it here for like 12.99 Cdn, and I got my copy for 9.99.

But yes, kick ass CD. I'd pay 50 for this particular one.

[photon]

Oil works well in getting rid of some kinds of glue residue as well I've found. Just wet a cloth with oil and rub the glue.

[ken0042]

I would suggest rubbing alcohol. Allow the alcohol to soak in for a bit.

I know goo-gone will also work, but I'm not sure what it will do to the finish.

Be very careful if heating the CD. One possibility is it could warp. The other thing, seeing as this may not be a pressed CD, if it is a burned CD using heat may cause the dye to be changed, and then it won't play.

[Kybosh]

Originally Posted by shoestring

If that doesn't work use nail polish remover although i am a bit hestitant. try it on an old unlistened cd first to see if it eats it.
Or isopropyl alcohol.

Isopropyl alcohol could work. Nail polish remover (acetone) will also likely work but will also dissolve the finish on the CD.

[Azure]

Rubbing alcohol has always worked for me.

[Bobblehead]

I find tape sometimes does the job. A piece of masking tape,, put in on the back of your hand or something to make it a bit less sticky, then dab it on and off the glue. In some cases the adhesive on the tape holds the glue/adhesive better than the CD, so it comes off.

[V]

Originally Posted by Daradon

25 dollars US for 10,000 Days? Where the heck you buying it? You can still get it here for like 12.99 Cdn, and I got my copy for 9.99.

He's saying if his cleaning the CD wrecks the CD he can buy another copy and the money spent will still be worth it. So,

$12.99 x 2 = $25

He's an American, therefore probably buying stuff with US dollars.

I'd recommend goo-gone as well, the stuff works wonders. I think heat is bad for CDs, so I don't know if you want to try that.