Advice on Mego Boxes - and repairs!!!

[Karen-bionic-fan]

Have any of you sorted boxes or did self repairs on Mego boxes? Like I will give you an example fixing loose windows small rips cleaning the box gently have you done it or would you? iv been pushed into it if I was not happy with the box , iv had boxes sent from e bay that the seller has "sorted" with hideous shiny clear tape , spent hours removing and then re sorting with glue or scotch tape matt finish or double sided tape I worry all this self repair will damage or affect it in some way all my self repairs cannot be seen and I uses the minimum or glue , tape one think I cant stand is repairs with shiny cheep sellotape iv got to remove this asap can be done with effort ..... any advice or tips welcome


cheers Karen .

[generic]

Because budget is a concern for me, most of the boxes that I own are pretty beat up. As a result, they sometimes need a bit of care. I agree about trying to remove as much of the excess tape and glue that previous owners may have applied, but I don't know of a good, safe way to clean the residue from the boxes. The only thing I've done is use a slightly damp paper towel to gently clean off dust. Other than that, I'm open to suggestions too!

[steelcouch]

Ive used a blow drier to remove any old tape from a vintage box. I also use lighter fluid to take the gooey residue from the tape or a old tag. Seems to work well. As far as cellos you can use double sided tape. My dad works at a factory where they have the same type of glue they use on the blisters so I usually go down and make use of their glue if need be.

[Meule]

Yeah, lighter fluid works great to remove residue

[generic]

I've tried lighter fluid, but it took away a bit of the shine.

[Karen-bionic-fan]

Thanks guys its great to see other peoples ideas ...