Sticker removal from rear window

[Traceyd09]

Hey peeps I really really need help. I had graphics on my rear window for about 3 months to advertise my business. At the time the car was just over a year old. Now I've removed the stickers, there is no residue on the window but when it rains, the water sticks to where the decals were. I cannot remove this. Tried everything from sticky stuff remover to acetone. 2 mobile valeters cannot shift it. They guy who put the stickers on saying its not the stickers.... Well it certainly didn't leave writing marks before they were on. I really don't want to be paying forget stuff that doesn't work as the decal cost me £20-£25! I am stuck!! Rant over.

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

May be worth getting some of this http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/nanolex-premium-glass-polish.html

And ask a friend with a machine polisher to do it for you. Whatever is there, an abrasive/glass polish should remove it. And once it's been polished you'd be as well to add some of this http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/nanolex-premium-glass-sealant.html

That will give you protection on the glass post polish and you'll barely have to use your rear wiper again

 

[Subc]

Have you tried some neat IPA, certainly wouldnt use acetone reminds me of Hangovers in a Boatyard with GRP.

 

[Traceyd09]

Surely that Nanolex will just keep whatever is on my window on it...
What's IPA?

 

[Traceyd09]

Going to take it along to a body shop tomorrow and seek advice of a glazier. Guy saying its nothing to do with the stickers.
Sorry missed the part about polishing it then the Nanolex!

 

[DMJ]

Either nail polish remover or white vinegar will work.

Don't get either on your paintwork though!!!!

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

Surely that Nanolex will just keep whatever is on my window on it...
What's IPA?

Isopropanylol (sp?) detailers use it between stages of polishing to remove polish residue and make sure a level of correction has been achieved....not really going to work in your case though.

Only thing i can think of other than residue is that the bonding agent used in the stickers has a had a reaction with the glass and caused a change in texture. If that's the case I'd say its either a case of replace the glass or seal it in with nanolex (or similar product) and live on with it.

I would definitely carry on assuming there is some kind of residue there though

 

[Traceyd09]

Nail polish remover and vinegar tried...

 

[Traceyd09]

When the window is dry there is nothing, it's only when its wet or steams up... I can't just leave it due to the fact it annoys the hell out of me and its giving everyone my number :-/

 

[Subc]

IPA,one of the best best things for cleaning glass,If you dont know why comment..

 

[Traceyd09]

I will defo look into that, thanks

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

IPA,one of the best best things for cleaning glass,If you dont know why comment..

If I don't know why comment? Sorry is that directed at me? Cleaning the glass with IPA is never going to shift residue of a sticker on its own without some heavy duty elbow grease. A pass over with a decent abrasive would lift it one go.


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[Subc]

Certainly is,
IPA has been used for years to clean glass on vehicles and remove residue.
Its worth a try .This is a helpful forum so dont blast people down trying to help!

 

[nightflight]

IPA will dissolve most things due to its ionic (-OH groups) and anionic (isopropyl backbone) nature iirc? Along with a low boiling point so it evaporates quickly.

 

[old 'uns]

When the window is dry there is nothing, it's only when its wet or steams up...

so is this on the interior then?

i can't see vinyl 'affecting' the glass surface on the exterior in a mechanical manner.

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

Certainly is,
IPA has been used for years to clean glass on vehicles and remove residue.
Its worth a try .This is a helpful forum so dont blast people down trying to help!

I wasn't blasting, apologies if that's the way you feel. Was merely offering advice as to how I would approach the situation. However I IPA does work then it's definitely a cheaper way to resolve!

 

[CupraRmark]

I've used meths before on glass to remove the glue of stickers is it possible to use a Stanley knife blade to help remove the glue.....


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[Subc]

No problem I will put my Handbag away

Timing is great I have a Leon to do that has the remnants of a delivery sticker etched to the glass so will advise how I get on, only visible when window steamed up. and if dont will look with interest how this thread develops to solve.

 

[Traceyd09]

Tried meths... Spoke to a guy who tints windows(Magma), says there is nothing I can really do apart from keep polishing. Not the answer I really wanted! But the dude from stevie walkers Bodyshop in Bathgate seemed to have made a difference cause I came home and washed it off before going to see Andy @ Magma. I have emailed them asking for the name of it... So will keep you posted...

 

[Subc]

Managed to get sticker residue of inside windshield off that was etched onto the glass.
All types of glass cleaner were used and in the end I used Toothpaste on a piece of kitchen roll the actual Toothpaste was called Aquafresh Ultimate Took it of in seconds.
Hope this helps you