Glue Residue on Car Rear Window

agfasfos

Hi all, I have removed the black tint from the rear window & am left with a complete coating of glue residue, have tried stuff recommended by Halfords to no avail, cant see through window at all, dont want to damage heated window, any ideas, thanks in advance.

colm_mcm

What stuff did you try?

biko

There's an older thread with pics etc that describes de-tint but also how to get rid of the glue here.

agfasfos

Sorry I cant remember the name of the stuff I tried, but I follow the advice in thread & see how it goes, thanks guys.

Slideways

Fly spray is fantastic for removing glue

agfasfos

I have tried 'Sticky Stuff' removal gel from Halford's without success, desperate at this stage, willing to try anything, window looks as if it is permanently frozen, thanks for the tips.

colm_mcm

Flat edge of a Razor blade and window cleaner, you need to be very careful not to hit the wires though.

Esel

WD-40?

agfasfos

I ant to be careful & not damage the heating on the rear window alright, someone else mentioned WD40 to me, looks as if it's going to be a very slow process, I was hoping there might something that would dissolve the glue residue & it could then be removed without resolving to a blade, white spirit maybe ?, thanks for suggestions folks.

Slideways

agfasfos wrote: »

I ant to be careful & not damage the heating on the rear window alright, someone else mentioned WD40 to me, looks as if it's going to be a very slow process, I was hoping there might something that would dissolve the glue residue & it could then be removed without resolving to a blade, white spirit maybe ?, thanks for suggestions folks.

No messing, morteen or fly spray. Try it before you go scraping. It just melts the glue

joujoujou

agfasfos wrote: »

[...] white spirit maybe ? [...]

I'd avoid white spirit - heating "wires" are (simplifying a bit) painted on glass, so it's easy just to wash them away.

agfasfos

It's looking like the fly spray is the best option at this stage, will give it a try & report back, cheers.

Yawns

Wouldn't go astray with a can of coke either.

agfasfos

Will try anything at this stage, Coke, Vodka, Lager.

Yawns

coke or vinegar will work. Window cleaner with vinegar etc

Yawns

And while your at it, don't forget to clean your headlights with white toothpaste. Not the gel or stripey kind. Just white.

This stuff really does work.

jimgoose

Nail-polish remover (acetone) will kill glue dead. Try a little on a corner of the glass.

agfasfos

Thanks guys for all suggestions, will get to work in the morning & post results.

Tipperary Tinting Ltd

agfasfos wrote: »

Hi all, I have removed the black tint from the rear window & am left with a complete coating of glue residue, have tried stuff recommended by Halfords to no avail, cant see through window at all, dont want to damage heated window, any ideas, thanks in advance.

Ok, get some wire wool, must be 000 or 0000 ONLY. Anything heavier you will end up scratching the window and the heat elements. Mix some Johnson’s baby bath with cold water, 10% - 90% water mix and give your window a scrub left and right and that should do the job! The tint should have been taken off with a steamer to start with but just be careful scrubbing and all should be fine!

Good luck

Tabnabs

jimgoose wrote: »

Nail-polish remover (acetone) will kill glue dead. Try a little on a corner of the glass.

This. Buy the cheapest stuff you can get you hands on in the supermarket and get to work. It worked a treat for me.

Maztech

A cheap tin of standard thinners from a motor factors or halfords, a clean rag, pair of gloves and away you go. Works every time.

agfasfos

Hi all, finally got sorted, Tar & Bug Remover did the trick, all done & dusted in half an hour. Thank you all for the advice.