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Offline pridders

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Sticker Scum
« on: 18 September 2008, 13:17 »
Hey All,

I have just peeled the stealer sticker of my tail gate window and it has left behind a right mess, looks even worse now!  :sick:

What can I use to get all the residue off the glass without messing up the heating elements?

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Offline dan_apps

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Re: Sticker Scum
« Reply #1 on: 18 September 2008, 13:21 »
is it just the glue left on the window? im not sure but i would go to the detailing section and speak to 182 blue he will have the answer for you!  :smiley:

Offline bobotheclown

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Re: Sticker Scum
« Reply #2 on: 18 September 2008, 13:24 »
try lighter fluid. I find that it dossolves alot of sticky stuff. Honest.

Offline Russ.C

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Re: Sticker Scum
« Reply #3 on: 18 September 2008, 13:26 »
this is what I used. works everytime.  :smiley:

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Sticky_Stuff_Remover__Review_5507988
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Re: Sticker Scum
« Reply #4 on: 18 September 2008, 13:28 »
Lynx deoderant (Not anti persp) will get it off with a rough cloth.

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Re: Sticker Scum
« Reply #5 on: 18 September 2008, 13:54 »
nail poilsher remover - make sure it contains acetone; works a treat  :smiley:

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Re: Sticker Scum
« Reply #6 on: 18 September 2008, 13:56 »
autoglym tar remover....and as it is designed for cars it is fairly safe! and i use a soft polishing cloth to remove the excess crap left over
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Offline 182_blue

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Re: Sticker Scum
« Reply #7 on: 18 September 2008, 14:08 »
if you have non of the above, try your normal car polish, some of those shift the sticker marks

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Re: Sticker Scum
« Reply #8 on: 18 September 2008, 14:08 »
WD40 or any spray lubricant will sort out the residue.

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Re: Sticker Scum
« Reply #9 on: 18 September 2008, 14:12 »
wd40 is a nightmare to use, its an oil and is a real pain to get shot of it without the rear screen always looking blurry.

If you have a Betterware catalog, get a spray called "sticky stuff remover" or Nail polish remover does the job as affective.