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pocket aces
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How to clean tape residue off windsheild
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August 30, 2016, 09:26:35 AM »
I have this windshield that has sticky tape residue from a for sale sign from the previous owner. How do I clean to safely. Thanks!
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MarkT
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Re: How to clean tape residue off windsheild
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August 30, 2016, 10:19:52 AM »
That can depend on whether it's acrylic (plexiglass) or polycarbonate (Lexan). Hondaline are the latter. Clearview the former. Don't know on others. Anyway, I would try Goof Off - not the "Pro Strength" (smells like MEK, comes in a yellow metal can) but the weaker, "Heavy Duty Remover" citrusy compound in a plastic pump spray bottle. On a small area down near the bottom. Another product, also citrusy and not so aggresive, is Goo Gone Automotive. I have all 3 bottles in the shop and don't use the Pro Strength stuff on any plastics. These are in hardware stores, don't know where else.
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Chrisj CMA
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Re: How to clean tape residue off windsheild
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August 30, 2016, 10:25:10 AM »
Just take a soft rag and spray a little Ronseol lighter fluid on the rag and take the glue off then wash it with a wet rag with a drop of liquid hand soap
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Itinifni
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Re: How to clean tape residue off windsheild
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August 30, 2016, 01:16:43 PM »
Vegetable oil works well for removing many types of glue residue. As with anything you use try in an inconspicuous spot first.
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Gideon
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Re: How to clean tape residue off windsheild
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August 30, 2016, 02:33:16 PM »
Plexus, great plastic cleaner. It's also a protectant and polish.
It is available in most bike shops.
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Re: How to clean tape residue off windsheild
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Might try a bit of WD-40 on a rag. It's amazing what that stuff can melt with no residue!
Jeff
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Re: How to clean tape residue off windsheild
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Quote from: houstone on August 30, 2016, 08:01:36 PM
Might try a bit of WD-40 on a rag. It's amazing what that stuff can melt with no residue!
Jeff
This method works! And no damage to whatever you're cleaning.
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