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Window tinting adhesive on chrome

  • 05-04-2019 8:42pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 93 ✭✭


    Hi. I got my rear windows tinted and there seems to be a residue of adhesive on the chrome.how would i remove this as it looks bad.the place that done it a 140km round trip and if i could sort it myself it would be as handy if not i will get onto them any suggestions welcome. Thankd


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,155 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    A rag and strong solvent or petrol should shift it. Make sure you wear gloves


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭ianobrien


    I'm not a fan of petrol as it can mark clear coat. I'd try a good tar remover on a rag. Try on an inconspicuous spot first.

    Is it proper chrome or plastic chrome? Proper metal chrome should be able to handle more aggressive products than the plastic


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,155 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    ianobrien wrote: »
    I'm not a fan of petrol as it can mark clear coat. I'd try a good tar remover on a rag. Try on an inconspicuous spot first.

    Is it proper chrome or plastic chrome? Proper metal chrome should be able to handle more aggressive products than the plastic

    You don't use it on the painted bits;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85,547 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    Baby wipes would be my first port of call.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 93 ✭✭sam22


    Thanks for suggestions.mulled it over and declded to let the garage sort it out as the car is new and there was also a very small dent in the chrome. And i did not want to make it worse


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Isambard


    I can't see how adhesive could be the culprit. The film comes has adhesive already on it, it isn't a separate item


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,907 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    HG Sticker remover would be a good shout. I suggested it to someone else here whom wanted to remove the tint adhesive/residue from glass and he used hot soapy water which worked for him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,277 ✭✭✭km991148


    Cloth and Jif (cif) kitchen cleaner is good - its grainy like TCut.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,907 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    km991148 wrote: »
    Cloth and Jif (cif) kitchen cleaner is good - its grainy like TCut.

    This would leave marks/scuffs in the chrome so best avoided.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,277 ✭✭✭km991148


    Been ok for me on various finishing, its much gentler than TCut.

    Test in a small area first and don't go rubbing hard with it!


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