How to get sticky label off of steel coffee can?

I am doing a project with a steel coffee can And I can't get the last bits of label off!! I can't use water because I don't want it to rust. I have tried nail polish remover which got the sticky parts off that where not covered by label and windex, which I read online would help but did not. I can't think of anything to really cover it up with. So if anybody has any ideas, they are much appreciated Happy

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5 replies since 24th June 2012 • Last reply 24th June 2012

Reply #1:

Rubbing alcohol usually works to get gunky stuff off, so does Opps if you have any of that. If you use water and dry it right away it shouldn't rust.

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Reply #2:

dial soap and an SOS pad (steel wool) works

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Reply #3:

Wash in dishwaser??

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Reply #4:

rubbing alcohol for sure, thats what I use everytime!

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Reply #5:

I just did 4 wine bottles with oil based adhesive labels. I soaked them in hot soapy water (using laundry detergent) After scraping off the paper I used pure acetone on cotton make up pads. Be sure to keep changing the pad to a clean one. Oh...and if you just did your nails wear gloves...I had an ooopsie!

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