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   beasleysevin | Nov 28, 2021 02:33pm | #1

   The three options are usually heat, chemical or mechanical. So try a heat gun and scraper. Or some acetone and a scraper. Or a better scraper - razor blade type. If the shelves will go through your planer, a light pass might be an option. There are no easy options with contact paper. Sorry.

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   CSLK | Nov 29, 2021 06:45am | #4

   I figured there probably wasn't an easy fix. Thanks for your advice.

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   gulfstar | Nov 28, 2021 03:44pm | #2

   GooGone usually does wonders for old adhesives.

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   CSLK | Nov 29, 2021 06:47am | #5

   I have a bottle of googone, I will try it, thanks.

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   esch5995 | Nov 29, 2021 02:55am | #3

   Seriously consider replacing the cabinets, the effort required plus the damage done removing the contact paper will likely leave the doors in a less than desirable condition for any type of refinishing without extensive repairs. You also have to consider why the contract paper was applied in the first place, probably to hide cabinets in less than great condition.

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   CSLK | Nov 29, 2021 06:52am | #6

   I was hoping to not have to replace the cabinets but it might be my only option. I know why the paper was put there; simply because my mother loved contact paper and she liked the design. I will try the other options first before resorting to replacements. Thanks

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   DRBWWing | Nov 29, 2021 09:53am | #7

   Its a hot mess. Do you have access to a drum sander?

   Imagining what it looks like, I think I would replace the doors and drawer fronts if the budget allows.

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   pantalones868 | Nov 29, 2021 07:50pm | #8

   I would try a paint stripper,I would try a wall paper steamer, maybe a heat gun but that would be only if I intended to paint the cabinets, maybe OK on a low setting. Googone is pretty good at removing adhesives but you have to get down to the adhesive first. Maybe you get lucky, start in a corner with a razon blade scraper until you can get a hand full and pull! Seen the ads "Don't replace- reface"? There's always that .