Heat gun has no effect on the glue - so what's the answer for removing the labels and the left on glue from your new piece of metal?
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Found carb cleaner worked even better than lawyer thinner, less residue and quicker. Moisten label, let sit for 10-15 seconds,

lift and wipe.

I use Goo gone it is a pump jell. Let it set for about 10 min. Then peel off and wipe the rest off. It works great. Some of the doubled up labels have to be done twice.
Ps after you remove the sticker, mark it with a felt pen.
I found that "Goof-Off" did the best and quickest job for me. The fumes are a little strong though.

Acetone! it even removes all the markings on the aluminum. Also if you used the Cortec Anti-Corrosion fro Zenith and you are for some reason attempting to take something apart or just need to clean up a spill, Acetone also softens that up as well.

I tried carb cleaner from a spray can I got at wal mart . It worked pretty good.

Just a word of caution MEK is a known Carcinogen.

Use a piece of cloth saturated with Acetone. Saturate the sticker several times, wait 2 to 3 minutes and peal the sticker off. Wipe remaining glue off with same Acetone.
Denatured alcohol worked for me. Soaked with towel a few seconds and usually peeled off.

Acetone on a rage. Soak the lable with wet Acetone rage, leave to there for 5 mins. Then remove lable. Use cloves.

There are less sticky labels for sale out there Zenith people.

Lacquer thinner.  Less toxic than MEK.  One application for label, one application for residue.  Use spray bottle, syringe, or just pour it.  Works great.

I have always been a fan of using the least toxic solvent that gets the job done correctly and in the least time .

I use mineral spirits and a rag. Let it soak in a few seconds. Those room keys from the hotels are priceless as scrapers and do not mark the materials. Very quick. 

Lots of suggestions here.  I still think Lacquer Thinner is best.  It evaporates in seconds leaving no residue, removes the sticker in about 15 seconds, can be used to clean up any residue or Sharpie pen marks as well as the printing from the manufacturer as well as any Zinc Chromate overspray.  One rag to wipe up most of the mess and one to leave the surface perfectly clean.  Same stuff you use before priming to make sure the surface has no oils or other contaminants.  I keep a spray bottle next to my kit and it's the thing I use almost as much as the cleco pliers.

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