Sticker removal from rear window

[Traceyd09]

Ooh that's a handy tip! This glass stuff he used was an abrasive and actually looked like mint toothpaste! Hmmmmm

 

[Subc]

Heres a pic before I started just did it an hour ago.

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[Traceyd09]

Mines is the opposite of that... The letter are clear and it steams up round them

 

[Subc]

Hi thats probably because the letters were cut out of the sticker as the Some of the SEAT CUpra net stickers.And you are seeing where the adhesive was.Anyway simple fix good luck!.

 

[Traceyd09]

I should just leave my number on and repeatedly play Carly Ray Jepson's "call me maybe" out loud ha!


Ok maybe not.

 

[IainW]

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

Isopropyl Alcohol. I worked with it for years and it's brilliant stuff. There isn't much it won't clean. And as you say, it evaporates quickly. There's a reason why people were sneaking it home with them, it's great for the windows and glasses apparantly. I used to use it to clean my trainers. We used it at work to clean down all the surfaces and it was ideal due to it evaporating quickly. The last thing you want is alcohol getting in contact lenses!

Just don't use it in an unventilated area, it's worse than a marker pen for the fumes!

I think it's similar to the stuff you find in lens cleaner kits for glasses and cameras? Certainly has the same smell.

 

[Traceyd09]

Your trainers? Was there anything left of them?
Where can I buy this?
I think I like the smell already!!!!

 

[IainW]

Your trainers? Was there anything left of them?
Where can I buy this?
I think I like the smell already!!!!

Yeah, the leather came up a treat! I don't think it's recommended though. Had a Google and it says you're better to dilute it with water for use on car windows. Not sure if it's any good for stubborn glue marks like you seem to have, so I wouldn't splash out £15 on a bottle from Maplin incase it's no good.

 

[Traceyd09]

Ooh maplin that's handy, I shall get my rear there tomorrow... And purchase some!

 

[Traceyd09]

Anythings worth a try is what I was also meant to type!

 

[IainW]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol

Can be effective for some types of residue. It's a bit 50/50.

 

[Traceyd09]

I'll try it, if it doesn't work I'll keep it as guttie cleaner lol!

 

[Traceyd09]

I REALLY need to get rid of the writing!

 

[xSPARKx]

I had the same on my windshield gave up in the end has gone over time but like you could only see when steamed up

 

[Traceyd09]

I need a new car!!

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

Pretty sure you can buy it over the counter at chemists

 

[Traceyd09]

Oh I think I have the spray in the garage!

 

[Traceyd09]

farecla G3 polishing compound was used on my rear window... Now to try and find it....

 

[IainW]

Is this any good to you? Just found it there. People use it to get their cars back to normal after they've been vinyled up for Le Mans. http://www.stickers4.com/acatalog/Sticky-Stuff-Be-Gone--535-21.html

 

[old 'uns]

Boots used to sell it a few years ago, try a small independent Chemist