removing window stickers

[MaGiKaLsHoTs]

whats the best way to remove sticks from windows? i know most of the "actual" window stickers are pretty easy to take off but what would u suggest for the like paper type stickers?

edit: by actual i mean like the TRS stickers the plasicy type ones

 

[Jay FX4]

What works well for me is a razor blade. I take a box cutter blade out of the cutter, lay it flat against the glass, and it'll scrape right off without scratching.

I did this when I first got my Ranger. It had a Twin Cities sticker in the rear window and it was in rough shape. The small amount of reside left was easily removed with Goo Gone.

 

[Scotty J.]

I just removed the brow and the windshield decal off mine. The stickers came off easy with a blade, the adhesive stuff was a bitch. I guess that's the bane of buying quality stuff LOL.

I used Goo Gone in a spray. It's citric based and a buddy of mine that used to tint windows told me to use citric based stuff to cut through the glue.

It works in seconds, you'll thank me. Just apply it, let it set for a few minutes then scrape the goo off with a blade.

Ooops, what Jay said LOL!

 

[Jay FX4]

Ooops, what Jay said LOL!

That just goes to show that it works.

 

[MaGiKaLsHoTs]

thanks guys

 

[TaddeoEG]

If you run into real problems they make some stuff to use when removing window tint (that's a real bitch!) that works great on the adhesive.

 

[bmonee5]

I have used a putty knife with a fairly sharp edge. You can get more leverage with the putty knife it took it all of then i just used some glass cleaner and it was like new glass!

 

[frankserrano]

i've always used a spray bottle with water and a utility razor blade, works great lol i used to carry both in my truck in high school during football season cause the damn cheerleaders would always tag the players trucks on game days.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

i've always used a spray bottle with water and a utility razor blade, works great lol i used to carry both in my truck in high school during football season cause the damn cheerleaders would always tag the players trucks on game days.

ohh frank didnt wanted to say he played....

 

[barrys]

I don't like using a blade since it can scratch anything -- even glass. Although, if you're really delicate you'd probably be OK.

I strongly recommend naptha (a.k.a. VM&P) which is available at Home D or any paint store. It's highly flammable and has tons of fumes so use in a well ventilated area with no risk of spark. Naptha dissolves adhesives and does not attack paint. That's what it's designed for. 3m adhesive remover is another choice and available at most auto supply stores.

I love naptha and I've used it every time I want to remove anything like an adhesive or anything gummy -- even old grime smushed into the pores of bare wood. I like the smell so much it's embarrassing... Since it liquifies the adhesive, you want to keep a clean bit of rag exposed at all times or you'll just rub glue all over the place which will then dry in a matter of seconds. Naptha will evaporate in much less than a minute.
Also, careful with rag disposal. Naptha soaked rags can actually spontaneously combust under certain circumstances. I recommend unfolding the rags and exposing them to lots of air -- hanging them like you would towels on a laundry rack. They'll dry in just a few minutes and then they're safe for the garbage cans. The official recommendations is to put them in a metal can filled with water and take them to the hazmat disposal site. But, that's asking a lot.

A side story about naptha...
A friend's wife was working for a tanker shipping company that had two tankers which hauled naptha all over the world. One day, one of the ships just wasn't there anymore. It basically vaporized when the naptha ignited. So, note to self, smoke after you're done with the job and don't do it in the garage with the old water heater with a pilot light. It strikes me as at least as combustible as gasoline.