While I was waiting for the car to be repaired/destroyed, I decided to explore the surrounding shops. Usually when I was there, I would always pop by the DVD store behind or the occasional semi-expensive hardware shop nearby. The reason for this was because I needed some lighter fluid.



Yeah?



I know you want to ask too, right?




I mean, why would a non-smoking guy buy lighters and also lighter fluids? No, I do not have a burning desire to be an arsonist nor could I temper the heat of being a Fire Fighter. The reason is this. Lighter fluilds makes the blue under the stiker/labels go nuts. So, as they weaken, it is easier to lift the sticker/label up without (much) damage. And it won't even attack plastic. So, this is what those toy collectors normally use to get rid of the pricetags on their plastic packaging without so much as scarring the surface. This would make their collection more valueable. (Personally, I just use a blade or cutting knife to tear into the package to get the toys out. Yes, they must be liberated from that suffocating plastic. Wahahahahahahah!)

Oh, and I just found out on the Net that some people even collect wine labels..........

First thing is, put a few drops onto the lable. Mind
you, the fluid is quite running. Don't worry if you
are actually a smoker. The fluid takes some time
to ignite (unlike a normal RON97 petrol) so you
can still have a cup of tea before having third
degree burns on your body.

Leave it for a few minute for the label to soak. Careful
not to touch it much as damp paper is weak and can
warp as well. Carefully use a sharp knife to kil.....er,
pry off or lift up one of the corners of the lable. This
will b your starting point when you want to lift it.

Slowly peel off the label bit by bit, and adding a few
more drops of the lighter fluid every now and then
before you continue. We want to be a-peeling,
people. Not tearing. Oh, I think you have peel
it as flat as you can not not bend it like you would
a sticker/tape as this would definitely mar the
label's printed side.

Finally, the label is out but see the blur area
on the blue lighter? That's the label's gum.
And how to get rid of it? Well, use another
cellophane tape, la. Once the label is dry,
you can do whatever you want but please
do remember, the other half of the label's
gum is still on the label so you might like
to think first where you want to stick it.