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Valued Member
United States
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I was given a Silver Certificate $1 note that was mounted on cardboard using two strips of double-sided tape. I know it's not valuable, but I'd like to remove the adhesive if possible. The bill soaked off the cardboard in warm water easily, however the remnant of the 2-sided tape remains (one, 2" strip on both left and right reverse). Is it possible to use acetone, alcohol, or something else to remove the stuck on stuff? If I ruined it in the process, I probably wouldn't require therapy  . It is, what it is. Can it be "saved?" Jack |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Hmmm, Try warming the bill to soften the adhesive and take it off, or possibly even crystallize the goop. I've never tried this, so hold your tongue right and keep one foot on the ground at all times.
Also, take wooden nickels.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've had good luck removing tape and tape residue with isopropyl alcohol. Soak the affected area thoroughly and then carefully scrape away the tape with a knife blade. I known others have had good results with acetone, too.
Word of caution both chemicals are flammable so be careful. Also, avoid inhaling the fumes.
Edited by westernsky
09/10/2015 12:05 am
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks taking time to offer your help. I think I'll try the alcohol first, and then move on to acetone if necessary. Jack
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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At least you know it's not terribly valuable up front. Can't hurt to try the suggestions above. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
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Valued Member
United States
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Freezing might also help to at least get the plastic part of the tape off... not sure about the actual glue residue though.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think alcohol first and acetone second would be your best bet.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There are commercially available products you can find in scrapbooking stores to remove adhesive. Most of them smell like oranges, however.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It seems like you are gonna spend more time and money to save the note. If there isn't some sort of sentimental value attached to the note, just use it to buy a different one. Especially if it's a 57 series you can pick them up for a few dollars over face.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Valued Member
United States
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It's probably due to my military background, but I hate to lose/surrender. I won't be spending any money to try alcohol or acetone. When I'm done it'll likely have stains from the long-present adhesive, a reminder of what was there, that isn't now. As noted above, what's the worst that could happen. I'll get a little hands on experience that could come in handy later. Thanks, Jack
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