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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: lal on March 12, 2017, 10:51:13 am

Title: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: lal on March 12, 2017, 10:51:13 am

 Hi all, i have an inside outside window clean tomorrow, there are the original stickers from when the windows were installed
 from new from some years back, I've told the customer i will try my best with these, but can't guarantee it will come off,
 has anyone any tips on the best way of having a go at this, scrapers chemicals etc, any advice appreciated.

 Best regards
 Lal
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: trafficjamz on March 12, 2017, 11:05:17 am
I use a fresh blade on my scraper.  Obviously not dry!
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: Shrek on March 12, 2017, 11:10:48 am
Wd40 is awesome on plastic at getting off sticky residue- it might be the same on glass however iv not tried it
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: Smurf on March 12, 2017, 11:47:28 am
This might work https://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=293673837&gclid=CPuOqIHy0NICFdLSGwod15YMEg&gclsrc=ds

Nail varnish remover also sometimes works too or zoff wipes (available at pharmacists)
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: chris turner on March 12, 2017, 04:09:18 pm
Clean scraper and just remember to only scrape in one direction. DO NOT scrape in a back and forth motion or you risk scratches, just scrape once going up the glass, lift the scraper off the glass and wipe with a clean cloth before scraping again.
Soak the area first in plenty of soap to lubricate the area and you'll be fine, no other chemicals needed.
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: lal on March 12, 2017, 06:26:52 pm

 Thanks guys for all of your advice, very much appreciated.

 Lal
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: JandS on March 12, 2017, 07:49:23 pm
Try this he's based in Ireland.
Scroll down to Bio Kleen tar, gum and sticky residue remover.
Never tried it but tried a lot of their other stuff and it all performs well.
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: Matt. on March 12, 2017, 08:18:43 pm
Just soap the stickers up, after a min or so re wet them u will see there already coming off, then use a scraper and job done give a little rub over were the sticker has been and alls Is left is to clean the glass.

If u want to buy a product, clover chems tar & glue remover 5L bottle about £10 from ics
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: dazmond on March 12, 2017, 08:43:36 pm

 Hi all, i have an inside outside window clean tomorrow, there are the original stickers from when the windows were installed
 from new from some years back, I've told the customer i will try my best with these, but can't guarantee it will come off,
 has anyone any tips on the best way of having a go at this, scrapers chemicals etc, any advice appreciated.

 Best regards
 Lal

Sticky stuff remover from b and q mate.its a solvent.soak sticker for 2 mins and it'll just fall off effortlessly! ;)

I always keep a bottle in the van.it comes in handy for these jobs.
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: robbo333 on March 12, 2017, 08:55:06 pm
A tin of yelllow lighter fluid. Seriously, as an ex graphic designer I used to use it to clean the glue off of artwork. Good ole days!
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: lal on March 13, 2017, 08:32:30 am

 Hi all, i have an inside outside window clean tomorrow, there are the original stickers from when the windows were installed
 from new from some years back, I've told the customer i will try my best with these, but can't guarantee it will come off,
 has anyone any tips on the best way of having a go at this, scrapers chemicals etc, any advice appreciated.

 Best regards
 Lal

Sticky stuff remover from b and q mate.its a solvent.soak sticker for 2 mins and it'll just fall off effortlessly! ;)

I always keep a bottle in the van.it comes in handy for these jobs.


 Cheers dazmond
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: lal on March 13, 2017, 08:33:53 am
A tin of yelllow lighter fluid. Seriously, as an ex graphic designer I used to use it to clean the glue off of artwork. Good ole days!


Thanks Robbo
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: Smurf on March 13, 2017, 08:56:43 am
Acetone stinks but works. Just don't smoke when using it. lol
Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: rosskesava on March 13, 2017, 09:20:08 pm
Try this he's based in Ireland.
Scroll down to Bio Kleen tar, gum and sticky residue remover.
Never tried it but tried a lot of their other stuff and it all performs well.

Tadgh O'Shea, I think?

I thought he'd packed up the cleaning supplies business?

Title: Re: Removing stickers from exterior windows
Post by: Shrek on March 13, 2017, 09:33:04 pm
Try this he's based in Ireland.
Scroll down to Bio Kleen tar, gum and sticky residue remover.
Never tried it but tried a lot of their other stuff and it all performs well.

Tadgh O'Shea, I think?

I thought he'd packed up the cleaning supplies business?

Nope , he just packed up ciu, I still get my waffle cloths from him