2600lover #1 Posted August 15, 2006 I have it all over my Spider Fighter. Did anyone come up with a way t get rid of it? Here is a pic from AA, but mine looks identical to that one. http://www.atariage.com/common/glossary/gl...actiplaque.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Psionic #2 Posted August 15, 2006 I wish. Not a chance. I believe your only option is to remove the old label and reapply a new (reproduction) label. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. Franzman #3 Posted August 15, 2006 (edited) Wait! Someone did come up with a way, using a couple of products made for stamp collectors. They're a bit on the expensive side, but the results are amazing. Thread: Found a Spider Maze on Ebay Mfr. Website: Lindner-USA.com: ERNI Stamp Care Products Look at products 8070 & 8071 (2-part Mildew Stain Remover), 8072 (Stamp Gum Remover) and 8074 (information & instructions - free w/ purchase). Other stamp collecting product dealers also carry the Lindner products. Edited August 15, 2006 by A.J. Franzman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Psionic #4 Posted August 15, 2006 Thanks A.J., interesting info. I assume you still have to remove the label completely and reapply after. I wouldn't mind seeing some before and after pics of an Actiplaqued cart label. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. Franzman #5 Posted August 15, 2006 (edited) Thanks A.J., interesting info. I assume you still have to remove the label completely and reapply after. I wouldn't mind seeing some before and after pics of an Actiplaqued cart label. Apparently you didn't actually visit the thread that I linked; there are before, during, and after scans in post #3. It looks like the label is off the cart in the scans, so I assume that FND removed it or it was already off the cart. I Imagine best results would be obtained using the gum remover with the label off so all the adhesive can be removed from the back side. Edited August 15, 2006 by A.J. Franzman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godzilla #6 Posted August 15, 2006 i heard all u needed was actitoothpaste! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Psionic #7 Posted August 16, 2006 Thanks A.J., interesting info. I assume you still have to remove the label completely and reapply after. I wouldn't mind seeing some before and after pics of an Actiplaqued cart label. Apparently you didn't actually visit the thread that I linked; there are before, during, and after scans in post #3. It looks like the label is off the cart in the scans, so I assume that FND removed it or it was already off the cart. I Imagine best results would be obtained using the gum remover with the label off so all the adhesive can be removed from the back side. Actually, I did in fact visit the thread that you linked. I was referring to an actual Activision cartridge. :!: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pocketmego #8 Posted August 16, 2006 I have it all over my Spider Fighter. Did anyone come up with a way t get rid of it? Here is a pic from AA, but mine looks identical to that one. http://www.atariage.com/common/glossary/gl...actiplaque.html Must be something about Spider Fighter, because I have one like that as well. -Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+remowilliams #9 Posted August 16, 2006 Must be something about Spider Fighter, because I have one like that as well. It's not just Spider Fighter. It's the cheap ass glue on the Activision labels. 'Acti' - plaque! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. Franzman #10 Posted August 16, 2006 (edited) Actually, I did in fact visit the thread that you linked. I was referring to an actual Activision cartridge. :!: Well, why didn't you say so? AA members use the term "actiplaque" generically to refer to glue bleed-through mottling on any cartridge labels, not just Activision's. Activision is only responsible for the name because they have the distinction of being the most prolific publisher of such carts. Anyway, I think those Lindner products are a tad on the expensive side to use on any but the upper-level rarity carts. I would only use them on a common one as a practice run the very first time I used the stuff. Edited August 16, 2006 by A.J. Franzman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pocketmego #11 Posted August 16, 2006 Must be something about Spider Fighter, because I have one like that as well. It's not just Spider Fighter. It's the cheap ass glue on the Activision labels. 'Acti' - plaque! Oh, well that would explained why its called that wouldn't it. DUH! -Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2600lover #12 Posted August 16, 2006 Well I dont know if Im up to taking the label off. I may but I dont know if I will or not. Its not really that bad, but Im used to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yuppicide #13 Posted August 16, 2006 Easiest way to get rid of Actiplaque is to get rid of all the games that have them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FND #14 Posted August 16, 2006 Yes I did remove the label before cleaning, not that difficult With a hairdryer. BTW I have noticed one side effect with the cleaners, the label now Has an air freshener type smell that has not gone away, its been a couple years now since it was done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxsolo2000 #15 Posted August 16, 2006 i heard all u needed was actitoothpaste! Damn you should be on the stage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godzilla #16 Posted August 16, 2006 thank you, thank you, i'll be here all night. take my wife, please! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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