Some A-hole decided it would be funny to tag my rear window with a paper sticker. I was told the only thing i can do without damaging the vinyl is use a mild soap and water, everything else would mark and ruin the window. I stress that is its a paper sticker because most of the paper has come off, leaving just a strong glue film ruining the vinyl.

any idea's for what i can do? Thanks for any help.

 

That's a tough one. I would say all I can think of is soak it off using the water and detergent. I have used other products for getting the sticky off stuff but never have I done it on a clear vinyl before. You might try rubbing alchol as I have used it to clean sticky but I can't say what if anything it would do to the window.

 

i mean i have plenty of stuff that i know would do the job, but it would probably take part of the window with it (nail polish remover comes to mind).

 

Yep good old acetone works wonders both on sticky and what it's on. I would stick with the simple soaking it off. As I said I am not sure about the alchol but I would give it a try as I don't think it would react with the window as it does not react with plastic. Of course you can wait and see who else posts because there may be something that works like magic.

 

I'm not sure if it would hurt your window, but there is a product called Sticker Shock that might be worth looking into.

 

I would try a oil based product like WD40. It will help release the glue from the sticker and not affect your window if you do not leave it on too long. Follow with mild soap and water.

 

Goof - off comes to mind but to be 100% safe I'd try warm soapy water on a sponge and let it soak and then gently rub it off.

 

That's me :toung:

No it won't. I have been using it unventillated for years. I'm fine.


Really.













kidding! (except for tha im fine part, to much evidence to the contrary) Used that stuff in the collision shop , at least i am pretty sure that was it, to get the tape and overspray off of windows after painting and all the sealnt drips from shoddy window replacement jobs. Some of that stuff just won't come off easily with a razor blade, it gums and balls all up. The goff off or goo off or whatever it was called worked alot better.

Never used it on plastic windows though becuse it DID melt the plastic epoxy/bondo spreaders, so i would be afraid to try it unless they maybe have one product for that type of window?

 

As I have been saying to be safe use soapy water and soak it off. Rubbing alchol is fine on plastic and vinyl and it will get rid of any sticky residue. If you go using other products you may be in for melting the window or staining the fabric if you get any on it. WD-40 is good and safe for the window but keep in mind it's oil and sometimes the cleaner can be more of a hassle to clean up than the original mess. Of course you don't have to take my word on it it's just what I would do in the same situation and I know a thing or two about stickers.

 

Try some WD-40. It will help remove the glue without damaging the window.