Method for removing hotstamps? (1 Viewer)

[cheque_raise]

Trying to find out if anyone knows if there is a way to remove hotstamps without milling. Hoping to put a gear label on top once complete, but I don’t want to be able to see any evidence of the hotstamps through the new label. I was thinking possibly lacquer thinner might would do the trick. Thanks for the help!!

 

[BearMetal]

I believe some people "sand" them off, but I never have. I don't think you'd get as good as a result. If you're going to go through the effort of Gear labels, I'd do a milling rig and be completely satisfied with the result.

 

[cheque_raise]

I believe some people "sand" them off, but I never have. I don't think you'd get as good as a result. If you're going to go through the effort of Gear labels, I'd do a milling rig and be completely satisfied with the result.

What type of bit is used for milling? Or do you know of a link where someone discusses it? Thanks for the help

 

[BearMetal]

ZOMG, there's so much info here. Searching for milling, or even "Harbor Freight" is your friend. Here's a few:
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/inlay-removal-by-milling-with-a-drill-press.51172/
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/poker-chip-milling-for-labels.9913/

I was going to go the route of getting a HF press and building my own rig just for fun, but I just haven't found the right solids to mill yet... You can also see if some people offer services, like @Josh Kifer

 

[Josh Kifer]

Trying to find out if anyone knows if there is a way to remove hotstamps without milling. Hoping to put a gear label on top once complete, but I don’t want to be able to see any evidence of the hotstamps through the new label. I was thinking possibly lacquer thinner might would do the trick. Thanks for the help!!

If you Mill, even if there is some hot stamp left, you can't see or feel it under the Label. The milling makes the stamp bottom flat underneath. It won't be much of an issue...

 

[mtl mile end]

I don't think the presence of a micro-thin layer of metal is going to have an effect on whether or not you can see an indication of a labelled-over hotstamp. A greater effect would be seen with the "flashing" if it hasn't been scraped off.

If there is no flashing, filling would help if you're not sanding or milling.

 

[Eloe2000]

FYI here is a complete tutorial with all of the purchase links, steps, and pros/cons of different kinds of chips being milled...

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/thre...-setup-tutorial-with-details-and-links.55889/

 

[Quicksilver-75]

I heard non-acetone nail polish remover applied directly to the HS will remove them. I’ve never tried and not sure I’d ever want to, but...
If it does work, it’ll require some scraping or the labels will look lumpy.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

May I inquire what hotstamps and what the current condition of them is?

 

[cheque_raise]

May I inquire what hotstamps and what the current condition of them is?

Don’t have them yet.. thinking about a potential buy for fracs that can be in horseshoe set

 

[allforcharity]

Milling is best because you can put a laminated sticker in the new recess and it will look like a brand new chip.

If the chip is well used and the hot stamp is worn flat, you can probably overlabel with a nonlaminated sticker.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

If you’re just looking for a relabel, you can also mill a RHC solid chip. There’s plenty of those out there and it will work a lot better than chemically removing a lovely mint hotstamp. If you chemically remove a hotstamp without milling it you’re going to be able to see and feel the hotstamp’s indentations underneath the new inlay.

 

[BearMetal]

FFFFFFFF This post is making me really want to get back to building a milling rig.

 

[Johnblue]

Because the are “hot” stamped, all you need to do is apply cold and voila.