Inlays Detach when Removing Chip Labels? (1 Viewer)

[codeman00]

i noticed a few of my newly labeled GV Quarters had small bumps in labels so I decided to remove the labels and attach new labels.

I was shocked that on two of the five chips, the stock inlay actually (partially) detached from the chip while removing the label. It’s only a chip, but I’m kind of taken back and a bit sad since they can’t be easily replaced. And of course I can’t I reapply a label unless I can remove the entire inlay which is a PITA.

Is this normal with some chips? If that’s the case, they will be GV forever then.

 

[Forty4]

This has been my experience

 

[abby99]

What labels did you use?

 

[Psypher1000]

Is this normal with some chips?

Yes, including CPC chips as well. I've had some inlays come out simply by removing masking tape that was attached to them! This won't be true for most chips, mind you, but it's pretty much a risk with any given inlaid chip.

 

[codeman00]

Yes, including CPC chips as well. I've had some inlays come out simply by removing masking tape that was attached to them! This won't be true for most chips, mind you, but it's pretty much a risk with any given inlaid chip.

Sad to know and hear that.

 

[TheBigTater]

Yet when I want to remove an inlay to replace or label they are stuck on like the Krazy Glue hard hat guy.

 

[upNdown]

I've read about this happening with newer paulsons. I'd be shocked if it could happen with the older, textured inlay chips.

 

[Denali]

If these are Gear labels they are made on sign vinyl (aggressive adhesive more so as it ages). Try hitting the labels with a hair dryer for a bit to "reactivate" the adhesive (softer, more pliable, less grippy). This was how we used to remove older vinyl from vehicles & signs. There is a less aggressive vinyl used for vehicle wraps these days making it easier to remove later. There is even a repositionable vinyl now (think Fat Head wall graphics) pretty thick material though. Maybe Gear can offer one of these as an option in the future?

If using the hair dryer method be sure to pull the label slowly back across itself and not straight away from the chip. No guarantees, especially if the inlay has already partially de-bonded.