The Sugar Trick

[Alero]

I've been using this trick for years, but for some reason it never occurred to me until today that other people don't know about it.

Whenever I have something with an ugly logo on it that I'd like to remove without scratching what's underneath, I use a sugar cube on it. Just rub it on the logo and it goes away forever with no scratching. You can also use regular white sugar if you don't have cubes.

This is a great trick for getting the logo (Sprint, Verizon, etc..) off your cell phone if you unlock it and change companies.

Don't use water. Just rub it on dry.

I thought about it today because I had several lights with various logos on type II anodizing. They included "made in china"," Husky", and "Garrity."

Hope somebody find this helpful!

 

[scottaw]

It's always the simplest things....i'm now looking around to see what doesn't need a label anymore, i love the clean look, thanks for the trick.

 

[xcel730]

Intriguing ... I thought about using very very fine sandpaper, but I'll give sugar cube a shot. If it doesn't work, I could still use it for my coffee

 

[Monocrom]

I appreciate that you created this thread.... But I doubt that Husky or Garrity would agree.

 

[Burgess]

Thank you for the tip !

:thumbsup:
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[Stillphoto]

Here's a link to the same technique that I saw years ago...basically the same as Alero's technique with the addition of some tape
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-Logos-from-your-PDA--cell-phone-wit/

 

[LuxLuthor]

Brilliant idea. Now have to go buy some sugar cubes. Thanks!

 

[lctorana]

Goodbye "Police", "Tonch" et al.

 

[monkeyboy]

Hey, It works!

I tried it on this wooden apple I have with an annoying logo. Nothing else I've tried worked.

 

[ninjaboigt]

I dont think this would work on HAIII right? my cousin wont buy a P2d because of the logo, she wants it " clean ". LOL im trying to make everybody close to me carry a flashlight LOLL

 

[Stillphoto]

Well it wont work on anything where the letters were etched or engraved into the actual metal, this is only for things that have been silkscreened on / applied to the surface.

 

[ninjaboigt]

ahh, i see thanks for the clarification

 

[Flashlight Aficionado]

So I can't use the sugar method to remove the "FC CE" symbol from my SureFire? :sigh:

 

[Mike Painter]

The sugar works as a mild abrasive.
If you want really mild most toothpaste has Diatomaceous Earth in it and it is good for that kind of thing.
Swimming pool filters also use it.

It is also edible and makes a fairly good insecticide.
The diatoms are sharp and cut the exoskeleton. Bugs don't heal.

 

[Burgess]

Very Interesting !

Thanks, Mike !

:thumbsup:
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[LuxLuthor]

It is also edible and makes a fairly good insecticide.
The diatoms are sharp and cut the exoskeleton. Bugs don't heal.

I'll have to grab ahold of a cooperative grasshopper and try rubbing away his exoskeleton, before moving on to bees and wasps.

 

[flashfan]

Alero, thanks for the tip. I'm one of those "other people" who didn't know about this trick. Anxious to try it out.

 

[xcel730]

The sugar cube will make my flashlights very sweet and tasty

 

[TedTheLed]

..can't find your flashlight? follow the ants...

 

[Patriot]

Mike Painter
If you want really mild most toothpaste has Diatomaceous Earth in it and it is good for that kind of thing.
Swimming pool filters also use it.

It is also edible and makes a fairly good insecticide.
The diatoms are sharp and cut the exoskeleton. Bugs don't heal.

Just don't breath in DE because it's pretty bad for the lungs. I wear a N95 rated mask when messing with it.