BD 44-45 Double Indemnity & The Lost Weekend
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Re: BD 44-45 Double Indemnity & The Lost Weekend
dvdbeaver review of "Lost Weekend"
Yup, the BBC documentary is the 3 hour version
Yup, the BBC documentary is the 3 hour version
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Re: BD 44-45 Double Indemnity & The Lost Weekend
These are two lesser Wilders for me but man, with those extras (and having just sold my two-disc Double Indemnity for big bux), how can I resist?
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This is the most thrilling 'supplement for a film I have not seen/heard of or had no intention of buying' since Moc's 'La gueule ouverte'.domino harvey wrote:These are two lesser Wilders for me but man, with those extras (and having just sold my two-disc Double Indemnity for big bux), how can I resist?
Ordered!
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Re: BD 44-45 Double Indemnity & The Lost Weekend
Just received the two steelbooks, unfortunatly Double Indemnity has very sticky glue on the front from the paper info sheet.
This is the first MOC steelbook with that problem. Lost weekend had the usual non sticky glue.
Does anyone know how to remove it without getting the paint from the steelbook ?
This is the first MOC steelbook with that problem. Lost weekend had the usual non sticky glue.
Does anyone know how to remove it without getting the paint from the steelbook ?
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What is it about special edition releases of Double Indemnity that compels studios to use very sticky glue?
Anyway - you can go out and get some Goo Gone, which is designed to remove adhesive without damaging the surface of an object. I can't speak to whether it'll leave this particular type of case unscathed, but my guess would be yes. I'm sure someone else can contribute with that detail.
Anyway - you can go out and get some Goo Gone, which is designed to remove adhesive without damaging the surface of an object. I can't speak to whether it'll leave this particular type of case unscathed, but my guess would be yes. I'm sure someone else can contribute with that detail.
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I had the same problem - it was like concrete. The back cover had the usual easy peel glue. I just spent about an hour splashing water on it and rubbing it with my fingers / my nails / a towel / other abrasive things. It's all off and no missing paint / scratches but in retrospect, mfunk9786's Goo Gone would have been the smarter option.
- Dick Laurent
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I just fixed it with some citrus smelling label remover I found here at my workplace, worked like a charm, there is always that stressfull moment when you first apply the product, but the ink remained in place.
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Same here. First time they've used stronger glue than necessary. Trying to get this off without leaving marks on the steelbook was quite a challenge.tenia wrote:However, I had an awful problem with the glue on the front for Double Indemnity
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Re: BD 44-45 Double Indemnity & The Lost Weekend
In these situations, I find that WD40 is your friend.
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Yeah, still haven't been able to fully remove the glue remainders from the steelbook, and I also slightly damaged the paper cover in the process Curiously my Lost Weekend steel did not have any glue at all?!?Finch wrote:Same here. First time they've used stronger glue than necessary. Trying to get this off without leaving marks on the steelbook was quite a challenge.tenia wrote:However, I had an awful problem with the glue on the front for Double Indemnity
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I had no problem with it, and I only used my finger. Took some time though...
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Re: BD 44-45 Double Indemnity & The Lost Weekend
That glue is a real problem and apparently proved to be a hassle on the Arrow King of New York steelbook. Didn't experience it on my Lifeboat steelbook much but will see how I get on with these two.
Haven't opened them yet but the artwork is fantastic, and I hear the transfers are magnificent too.
Haven't opened them yet but the artwork is fantastic, and I hear the transfers are magnificent too.
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Re: BD 44-45 Double Indemnity & The Lost Weekend
Sounds like someone at the factory put the wrong type of glue in the machine. It was very hard to remove and shouldn't have been like that. Hopefully someone's been bollocked and it will never happen again.
- jamie_atp
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over my two steelbooks delivered, i had THREE different type of glue. WHAT AN INTERESTING DISCUSSION.
- matrixschmatrix
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If anyone got one that's spoiled by glue, I will totally take it off your hands
- RossyG
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...although it'd be easier to use Swarfega.
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Just got these steelbooks. Any advice on how to remove glue from the front of the "Double Indemnity" Steelbook? I have not succeeded so far.jbaart wrote:Yeah, still haven't been able to fully remove the glue remainders from the steelbook, and I also slightly damaged the paper cover in the process Curiously my Lost Weekend steel did not have any glue at all?!?Finch wrote:Same here. First time they've used stronger glue than necessary. Trying to get this off without leaving marks on the steelbook was quite a challenge.tenia wrote:However, I had an awful problem with the glue on the front for Double Indemnity
- Matt
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See this thread. To summarize: Goo Gone or Ronsonol.kekid wrote:Just got these steelbooks. Any advice on how to remove glue from the front of the "Double Indemnity" Steelbook? I have not succeeded so far.
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Thanks Matt. Goo is indeed gone.Matt wrote:See this thread. To summarize: Goo Gone or Ronsonol.kekid wrote:Just got these steelbooks. Any advice on how to remove glue from the front of the "Double Indemnity" Steelbook? I have not succeeded so far.
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"Does anyone know how to remove it without getting the paint from the steelbook ?"
{Best Fred MacMurray voice.} I used whisky. Single malt. Seemed somehow appropriate. Gave me a nasty feeling that I'd wasted good liquor, but it worked.
{Best Fred MacMurray voice.} I used whisky. Single malt. Seemed somehow appropriate. Gave me a nasty feeling that I'd wasted good liquor, but it worked.
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A single malt is a good idea, but best employed imbibed, thus steadying the nerves ( a Bunnahabhain is recommended), whilst the cheaper remedy of lemon juice and thumb grease is brought into play. It worked a treat for me on all counts.Vito Cipriani wrote:"Does anyone know how to remove it without getting the paint from the steelbook ?"
{Best Fred MacMurray voice.} I used whisky. Single malt. Seemed somehow appropriate. Gave me a nasty feeling that I'd wasted good liquor, but it worked.
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I received my steelbook editions of Double Indemnity and The Lost Weekend today. They're wonderful to behold, as expected, but the two dabs of glue used to affix the front part of the external liner sheet onto the Double Indemnity case proved strangely indestructible.
I was able to remove the liner sheet and the bulk of the glue but two small sticky patches remain. I've not run into this problem with any other MoC release and the glue used on the back of the case was just fine.
So, might anyone have some tips on how I might remove the glue residue without unduly endangering MacMurray's head?
[edit:] Goo Gone worked a treat. Removed the residue in a matter of seconds and left nothing behind but the faint aroma of oranges. Thanks, mfunk9786.
I was able to remove the liner sheet and the bulk of the glue but two small sticky patches remain. I've not run into this problem with any other MoC release and the glue used on the back of the case was just fine.
So, might anyone have some tips on how I might remove the glue residue without unduly endangering MacMurray's head?
[edit:] Goo Gone worked a treat. Removed the residue in a matter of seconds and left nothing behind but the faint aroma of oranges. Thanks, mfunk9786.
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DI had a nice bit of expensive restoration work done on MoC's watch, from Uni's supplied master!david hare wrote:These are basic, unrestored but good quality fine grain vault masters from Uni and MoC again does them full justice.