Are these numbers part of a larger 'yard sale sign kit' (per review) and do the instructions say they should be soaked in warm water?
1017703
No these were for marking doors in an apartment complex and we didn't have to soak them
1017704
I don't know anything about a yard sale kit, but they do not need to be soaked in warm water - just stick and peel. And stick they do very well! At least I haven't had any issues with my plastic recycling box that is always outside.
692144
Well, I assume that if those got dirty, but this are outside for a while, dust, snow, rain, and they look like new, I guess the protective chemical that those have, is very good, however, if I need to washed it, I would probably do it in a very large washer (commercial) because those are though and heavy, otherwise I just will use a brush and water.
1369466
I did once accidentally run them through my inkjet, and the ink smeared badly. Only use them in a laser.However, you can mark on them with a Sharpie if you are just looking for a weatherproof label and don't have a laser.
2262308
No, they are not. Avery does make labels that are water resistant (not waterproof) so keep searching! :)
945491
On the care slip it says "keep away from water and moisture". So I don't think they are.
2278996
I would like to know if they all arrive wet in the plastic bag? Also would like to know if I should dry them any suggestion will be helpful.I put it in a zip bag but I am afraid it will mold.
2078187
I left some papers on my porch that were written with a Triplus (pink). It did smear and fade. I would definitely NOT call them water-resistant!
1568138
Agree with others... stickers are pretty tough UNLESS you heat em up. Then they peel off easily intact. About 2 minutes of hot water soak for me.
808836
I just wipe them off. I have never soaked them, but they should be ok to soak, I have just never had the need to.
1628849
Yes they should be wet...all sponges are shipped that way so they do not dry out. I am sure there is a little bit of a smell, but it should not be overpowering.
361920
Yes, IF you prep the area - clean, no corrosion, dry - AND don't introduce water until the specified dry/set time.
1552732
The red and black part shown in the photo is some kind of thick waterproof sticker. The degree measurements are not a sticker, so they may be laser etched. In any event, I haven't had any of the numbers wear off yet.
161229
Sorry. ;) I'm keeping them outside, and i've used about half of them, and they still seem OK. Maybe just put them in a cool, dry place?
1200646
It's a soak and a heat related process. Your idea would not probably produce good results.
1402615
I have not experienced any label problems. If you make sure you do not overfill the wash basin, and set the end rollers at the right distance, the label will not get wet as long as you withdraw the record right after the wash procedure and dry it. If you have concerns about the label washing off due to the type of ink used, I would test a small area with no text with a damp sponge. No ink should come off and it should not fade. If it fades or washes off I'm not sure I would wash it other than by hand. I have not run into any labels on 331/3 LPs that wash off or streak, same for 45s. I have not washed any 78s. I guess I have washed about 250 or more records with the Spin Clean and find it indispensable when buying used records and going back through my personal collection. I even wash records that don't show any signs of dust. The Spin Clean get down deep in the grooves.
2262310
No, they are just like regular address labels. I have never tried to see if they are waterproof, but they are the same material as a normal address label.
1454804
My Guess: because these are basic water, if allowed to dry then acrylics could be used. I have not tried. operative word is "guess"