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Sticky stuff
« on: 04 April 2007, 11:05:03 »
Anyone got any ideas how to rid of the "sticky stuff" left behind when a sticker is removed that won't damage the rear window heater?
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Re: Sticky stuff
« Reply #1 on: 04 April 2007, 11:10:54 »
Maplin do an aerosol of stuff called "sticky label remover". Haven't tried it on a rear window (I should, cos mine has a sticky bit) but I bet it would work. It just dissolves the glue.

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Re: Sticky stuff
« Reply #2 on: 04 April 2007, 11:12:17 »
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Maplin do an aerosol of stuff called "sticky label remover". Haven't tried it on a rear window (I should, cos mine has a sticky bit) but I bet it would work. It just dissolves the glue.

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I have something similar, I'm just worried about the heater element....
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Re: Sticky stuff
« Reply #3 on: 04 April 2007, 11:15:47 »
WD40 removes most adhesive residues but rear windows are a problem cos the adhesive gets baked in the sun. Dont rub too hard and only wipe along ther heater traces, not across them.
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Re: Sticky stuff
« Reply #4 on: 04 April 2007, 11:27:37 »
I would use Meths.  I have done this before and it worked a treat.  Did not damage the heater element at all.  However, you will need to drive around for a while with the back windows open to get rid of the smell!
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« Reply #5 on: 04 April 2007, 11:29:40 »
Yep meths is good but rub across rather than up and down
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« Reply #6 on: 04 April 2007, 11:44:32 »
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Re: Sticky stuff
« Reply #7 on: 04 April 2007, 11:51:24 »
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Re: Sticky stuff
« Reply #9 on: 04 April 2007, 12:32:11 »
IPA (not the type that comes in a pint), or as already mentioned meths always works.
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