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| wiggy:
OK, so I've been promising this sort of thing to a few people for quite some time now. I will also be posting these on the Rose Colored Gaming blog, so feel free to check back there often and leave a comment :) This week I want to show you guys a wonderful product called Bestine. Bestine is a solvent that's most often used for removing Rubber Cement and other adhesives in the art/craft world. You may be asking what this has to do with anything game-related. Well, when it comes to removing old price stickers and other sticky crap from your used carts, this stuff is king! Here's why: * Won't damage artwork that may be underneath those nasty price stickers * Works really quickly * Won't leave an oily mess like Goo Gone that could damage the labels Things you should know about Bestine: * It flashes off VERY quickly, so don't think you're gonna soak something in it * It's EXTREMELY flammable, as the label clearly illustrates. Do NOT get this anywhere near an open flame! * It is far costlier than products like Isopropyl Here are two quick videos that I made to better illustrate the awesomeness that is Bestine ;D In this 1st vid you'll see how well the Bestine gets along with delicate N64 labels. Bestine vs Isopropyl 1 Here's a 2nd that shows how effective Bestine is versus Isopropyl. Bestine vs Isoprpyl 2 Bestine can be found at art supply and craft stores. I'd recommend it to anyone that buys used games, especially cartridges. It's an invaluable tool for restoring those funky old carts to their former glory :) Stay tuned for more Wiggy guides... |
| madrocsz:
Love the Tron Evolution Soundtrack in the background of video lol |
| wiggy:
Ha, didn't even know it was audible! It's been a fav for a while ;) |
| larryinc64:
Does it work on rental sticters? The silver ones when pulled up say VOID? |
| wiggy:
Yes, but you'll have to pull the sticker itself off first, seeing as the sticker is non-permeable, so the Bestine won't penetrate the adhesive through the sticker itself. |
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