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lal

  • Posts: 1112
Removing stickers from exterior windows
« on: March 12, 2017, 10:51:13 am »

 Hi all, i have an inside outside window clean tomorrow, there are the original stickers from when the windows were installed
 from new from some years back, I've told the customer i will try my best with these, but can't guarantee it will come off,
 has anyone any tips on the best way of having a go at this, scrapers chemicals etc, any advice appreciated.

 Best regards
 Lal

trafficjamz

  • Posts: 103
Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2017, 11:05:17 am »
I use a fresh blade on my scraper.  Obviously not dry!

Shrek

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Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2017, 11:10:48 am »
Wd40 is awesome on plastic at getting off sticky residue- it might be the same on glass however iv not tried it

Smurf

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Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2017, 11:47:28 am »
This might work https://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=293673837&gclid=CPuOqIHy0NICFdLSGwod15YMEg&gclsrc=ds

Nail varnish remover also sometimes works too or zoff wipes (available at pharmacists)

chris turner

  • Posts: 1488
Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2017, 04:09:18 pm »
Clean scraper and just remember to only scrape in one direction. DO NOT scrape in a back and forth motion or you risk scratches, just scrape once going up the glass, lift the scraper off the glass and wipe with a clean cloth before scraping again.
Soak the area first in plenty of soap to lubricate the area and you'll be fine, no other chemicals needed.

lal

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Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2017, 06:26:52 pm »

 Thanks guys for all of your advice, very much appreciated.

 Lal

JandS

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Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2017, 07:49:23 pm »
Try this he's based in Ireland.
Scroll down to Bio Kleen tar, gum and sticky residue remover.
Never tried it but tried a lot of their other stuff and it all performs well.
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

Matt.

  • Posts: 1832
Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2017, 08:18:43 pm »
Just soap the stickers up, after a min or so re wet them u will see there already coming off, then use a scraper and job done give a little rub over were the sticker has been and alls Is left is to clean the glass.

If u want to buy a product, clover chems tar & glue remover 5L bottle about £10 from ics

dazmond

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Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2017, 08:43:36 pm »

 Hi all, i have an inside outside window clean tomorrow, there are the original stickers from when the windows were installed
 from new from some years back, I've told the customer i will try my best with these, but can't guarantee it will come off,
 has anyone any tips on the best way of having a go at this, scrapers chemicals etc, any advice appreciated.

 Best regards
 Lal

Sticky stuff remover from b and q mate.its a solvent.soak sticker for 2 mins and it'll just fall off effortlessly! ;)

I always keep a bottle in the van.it comes in handy for these jobs.
price higher/work harder!

robbo333

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Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2017, 08:55:06 pm »
A tin of yelllow lighter fluid. Seriously, as an ex graphic designer I used to use it to clean the glue off of artwork. Good ole days!
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lal

  • Posts: 1112
Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2017, 08:32:30 am »

 Hi all, i have an inside outside window clean tomorrow, there are the original stickers from when the windows were installed
 from new from some years back, I've told the customer i will try my best with these, but can't guarantee it will come off,
 has anyone any tips on the best way of having a go at this, scrapers chemicals etc, any advice appreciated.

 Best regards
 Lal

Sticky stuff remover from b and q mate.its a solvent.soak sticker for 2 mins and it'll just fall off effortlessly! ;)

I always keep a bottle in the van.it comes in handy for these jobs.


 Cheers dazmond

lal

  • Posts: 1112
Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2017, 08:33:53 am »
A tin of yelllow lighter fluid. Seriously, as an ex graphic designer I used to use it to clean the glue off of artwork. Good ole days!


Thanks Robbo

Smurf

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Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2017, 08:56:43 am »
Acetone stinks but works. Just don't smoke when using it. lol

rosskesava

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Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2017, 09:20:08 pm »
Try this he's based in Ireland.
Scroll down to Bio Kleen tar, gum and sticky residue remover.
Never tried it but tried a lot of their other stuff and it all performs well.

Tadgh O'Shea, I think?

I thought he'd packed up the cleaning supplies business?

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Shrek

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Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2017, 09:33:04 pm »
Try this he's based in Ireland.
Scroll down to Bio Kleen tar, gum and sticky residue remover.
Never tried it but tried a lot of their other stuff and it all performs well.

Tadgh O'Shea, I think?

I thought he'd packed up the cleaning supplies business?

Nope , he just packed up ciu, I still get my waffle cloths from him