cubbyandmel
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This was part of a discussion on another thread but I thought it worthy of posting here too. In attempting to remove labels from Red Stripe bottles for home bottling I have discovered that CLR (Calcium Lime Rust) cleaner removes the painted label in 20-30 minutes with little to no scrubbing at all. I filled the bottle with water and set it in a glass with about 1.5 inches of CLR in it (you have to be careful it does not over flow). Below is an image of how I did it. I have not tested on other painted or screened labels, however, I suspect it will work as well. So, for all of you who love the stubby bottle look for your homebrew, cheers.