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Title: Window tints residue..
Post by: hardmonkeys on 15 May 2013, 19:22

Hey all, I've removed the tints from the front of the GTi, it's left a sticky residue on the glass..what's the best stuff to use to remove it...any ideas??

Thanks

Title: Re: Window tints residue..
Post by: Lewy on 15 May 2013, 20:23

In my experience, Loctite 7070 spray.

Not too sure if its a military grade, but it'll remove skin as well if over exposed!

Title: Re: Window tints residue..
Post by: jamie16v on 15 May 2013, 22:30

acetone or nail varnish remover (same thing)

Title: Re: Window tints residue..
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 16 May 2013, 23:30

Tar and Glue??  :smiley:

Title: Re: Window tints residue..
Post by: Chris. on 16 May 2013, 23:45

petrol.

Title: Re: Window tints residue..
Post by: Mr Blue on 17 May 2013, 01:11

Steamer if you have one. Straight off

Title: Re: Window tints residue..
Post by: hardmonkeys on 17 May 2013, 16:26

Quote from: Chris. on 16 May 2013, 23:45

petrol.

To expensive lol

Title: Re: Window tints residue..
Post by: Raffe on 25 May 2013, 07:55

White spirit.

Title: Re: Window tints residue..
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 25 May 2013, 13:03

Quote from: Raffe on 25 May 2013, 07:55

White spirit.

That'll leave it's own smeary residue.  Nail vanish remover is pretty useful stuff though.

Title: Re: Window tints residue..
Post by: hardmonkeys on 25 May 2013, 15:43

Aye, used nail varnish remover this..worked a treat

Title: Re: Window tints residue..
Post by: Raffe on 31 May 2013, 20:52

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 25 May 2013, 13:03

Quote from: Raffe on 25 May 2013, 07:55

White spirit.

That'll leave it's own smeary residue.  Nail vanish remover is pretty useful stuff though.

Bit of glass cleaner after, happy days :cool:

Title: Re: Window tints residue..
Post by: hardmonkeys on 31 May 2013, 21:05

Yup, worked a treat :-)