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Removing authentication sticker from baseball?

I had sent in this vintage ball to be signed by Yogi Berra, and they stupidly put their sticker on the ball.  I'm wondering if there are any techniques that can safely remove the sticker without leaving damage or residue.  On the ball, the sticker is a little bumpy in the middle, so maybe if I could grab it with a tweezer and gently take it off, it would be good but I don't want to attempt anything just yet.  If anyone has any recommendations, I greatly appreciate the help!

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Maxwell on March 8, 2014 at 8:01pm
Permalink Reply by Mike P on March 9, 2014 at 4:59pm

I will definitely try to purchase this mud!  I'd feel more comfortable than using the dirt from my yard.

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on March 8, 2014 at 5:00pm

Can you share a pic of what it looks like now? Curious to see how white the spot is.

Permalink Reply by Mike P on March 9, 2014 at 5:01pm

here are some scans after sticker removal:

There was a bit of a glare from the light.  

Before I sent it to Yogi:

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on March 11, 2014 at 9:19am

Wow... that is much more dramatic than I anticipated. Is the white residue from the sticker or did it actually lift surface dirt off the ball? I would have thought an old ball like this is toned throughout the leather... not just on the surface that could be lifted off. ???

Permalink Reply by Ryan Maxwell on March 11, 2014 at 9:22am
Maybe the sticker "protected" the area of leather directly under the toning???
Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on March 11, 2014 at 9:36am

But the sticker was only on for a short period. And it was toned before the sticker was applied.

Permalink Reply by Mike P on March 11, 2014 at 10:06am
The Sticker lifted the surface dirt from the ball. The sticker, when I peeled it off, had brown dirt on the back after it was removed.
Also, the sticker was on since around this past August. I was told to wait for the glue strength to subside a bit
Permalink Reply by Tyler Johnson on May 12, 2014 at 3:55pm

how long was the sticker on the ball?

Permalink Reply by Mike P on March 10, 2014 at 6:32pm

I am going to order the Lena Blackburne mud as mentioned by Ryan Maxwell and I will post a picture once I apply it.  A small amount should suffice.

Permalink Reply by Ryan Maxwell on March 10, 2014 at 6:34pm
Let me know if you have any questions on how to apply it. I have to rub about 8-10 dozen baseballs per game.
Permalink Reply by Mike P on March 11, 2014 at 10:08am
Thanks Ryan I certainly will let you know! I Appreciate the help

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