removing sticker residue from window...

Rated_SiR · 04-10-2009, 05:04 PM

The previous owner had some kind of registration sticker on the windshield. After I removed it I was left with this sticky gunk on the window that doesn't want to come off with windex and elbow grease. Any ideas? I'm also trying to avoid stratching the window of course :P

Rated_SiR · 04-10-2009, 05:05 PM

*scratching

snipersix · 04-10-2009, 05:07 PM

WD-40?

SpecC · 04-10-2009, 05:16 PM

3m adhesive remover

goo gone

glass cleaner afterwards

FiveSouth · 04-10-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

3m adhesive remover

goo gone

glass cleaner afterwards

+1

That should do the trick.

E90Brian · 04-10-2009, 10:44 PM

When I've used 3M adhesive remover I have sometimes had to follow up with isopropyl alcohol to remove final traces of residue.

1013mm · 04-12-2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpecC

3m adhesive remover

goo gone

glass cleaner afterwards

.

Innovative Detailing · 04-12-2009, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipersix

WD-40?

Agreed.............. WD-40 Works great!

or Stoner's "Zenit"

Follow up with a quality window cleaner of course.

Dave @ Innovative Detailing

TommyK · 04-12-2009, 02:18 AM

goo gone

Detailed Image · 04-12-2009, 07:33 AM

I've always used an adhesive remover along with a razor blade or plastic razor. As long as you're working at a low angle, you shouldn't have any issues scratching the glass. Comes off pretty effortlessly.

George

shawshank772 · 04-12-2009, 10:34 PM

Yeup, soak it with goo gone or something along those lines then use a razor blade. Yeah razor blade just be carefull. Also, steel wool works too.

rtfd241 · 04-14-2009, 10:36 PM

+ 1 on the razor blade just keep the window wet. Use a brand new blade as well. I have done this on tons of windows never had a problem.

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Detailed Image 360 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	I've always used an adhesive remover along with a razor blade or plastic razor. As long as you're working at a low angle, you shouldn't have any issues scratching the glass. Comes off pretty effortlessly. George
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shawshank772 Major 120 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Yeup, soak it with goo gone or something along those lines then use a razor blade. Yeah razor blade just be carefull. Also, steel wool works too.
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rtfd241 Private First Class 3 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 09 335i x-drive Join Date: May 2008 Location: Johnstown PA iTrader: (0)	+ 1 on the razor blade just keep the window wet. Use a brand new blade as well. I have done this on tons of windows never had a problem.
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