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Removing adhesive residue from windscreen
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 5:12 pm
by pkpilot
I bought a 1200RT that the previous owner appeared to have attached and EZPass transponder to the windscreen. There is adhesive residue on the inside of the windscreen that I would like to remove without damaging the plastic. I know WD40 is good for removing residue from bumper stickers. Any ideas on what I might use that will not damage the windscreen?
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Re: Removing adhesive residue from windscreen
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:14 pm
by timminator
WD-40 is safe for plastic, but just be sure to clean it all off afterwards. The residue can damage plastic over time especially in the sun. Another safe alternative is mineral spirits, with the same caveats about cleanup afterwards. A friend of mine swears by olive oil, and it's absolutely safe too.
Re: Removing adhesive residue from windscreen
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:50 pm
by pkpilot
timminator wrote:
WD-40 is safe for plastic, but just be sure to clean it all off afterwards. The residue can damage plastic over time especially in the sun. Another safe alternative is mineral spirits, with the same caveats about cleanup afterwards. A friend of mine swears by olive oil, and it's absolutely safe too.
Thanks!
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Re: Removing adhesive residue from windscreen
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:56 pm
by exportman
Try Orange oil products I have found these work
Re: Removing adhesive residue from windscreen
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:22 pm
by leonjennings
standard nail varnish removal fluid. perfect.
Re: Removing adhesive residue from windscreen
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:17 pm
by timminator
leonjennings wrote:
standard nail varnish removal fluid. perfect.
If you mean acetone, I would not get that anywhere near plastic. It works great on a chrome bumper, but not a plastic or painted surface. Maybe you have a different formula than we do, but in the states, nail polish remover is about 99% acetone.
Re: Removing adhesive residue from windscreen
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:41 pm
by simbo
Sticky Stuff Remover works a treat and won't harm any other surfaces. It has a nice smell of Citrus Fruits too
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Re: Removing adhesive residue from windscreen
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:52 pm
by pkpilot
timminator wrote:
WD-40 is safe for plastic, but just be sure to clean it all off afterwards. The residue can damage plastic over time especially in the sun. Another safe alternative is mineral spirits, with the same caveats about cleanup afterwards. A friend of mine swears by olive oil, and it's absolutely safe too.
The WD-40 worked great. No issues whatsoever.
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Re: Removing adhesive residue from windscreen
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 12:51 pm
by realshelby
leonjennings wrote:
standard nail varnish removal fluid. perfect.
Don't ever get nail polish remover near a plastic windshield!
WD 40 can work, as the OP found. Just limit the amount of time it is on the screen. Wash with soap to completely remove it.
An eraser on a pencil, or for erasing pencil marks, can be a very good way to remove many kinds of adhesive.
Re: Removing adhesive residue from windscreen
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 1:54 pm
by DonVulpes
Olive oil works really well too. Doesn't need to be anything special.