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L.Doubtfire - The Blade Runner

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Cellotape Residue Removal
« on: July 27, 2011, 01:24:54 pm »
Hi members,I`ve got 2 inside windows to do Friday morning
Inside that’s covered in what looks like the residue or glue
From the backing of cello tape or something.
I`m taking some WD40,white spirit and mentholated spirits
With me and a scaper and 0000 steel wool.
I know it`s gonna smell,but if none of the above dos`nt work
And in my experience in the past it has`nt what do ya recommend ?

Thanks for replies,


Lewis  Doubtfire
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Wc Solutions

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2011, 01:27:53 pm »
just trad it - soap up the area well and give it a scrape - simple!!!!
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Wc Solutions

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2011, 01:34:24 pm »
sorry forgot to say! make sure the internal glass doesnt have a plastic film on it before using the scraper!
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Mike_G

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2011, 02:18:14 pm »
Before you go scraping and wire wooling just do as Martin has said and wet it up, it might come straight off, most will come of when wet, if not use whatever cloth you use to wipe the ledges and rub the glue with that, this works if the tape has not been on the glass for to long failing that I would use a scraper.
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Wc Solutions

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2011, 02:21:26 pm »
we once had to do 6 b&q stores in a week as they were having visits from head office etc ...

every window in each store had not been cleaned for 2 years and had used carpet tape to keep the posters up, a total nightmare!! must of got through about £20 worth of blades!!
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L.Doubtfire - The Blade Runner

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2011, 02:23:24 pm »
Tried soaping up with strip washer,rubbing then a small scaper
This morning,but it would`nt touch it all.
I`m assuming it is cello tape,it`s certainly not window film.


Lewis  Doubtfire
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jarvy

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2011, 04:03:42 pm »
Does anybody know how to get cellotape,and gaffer tape marks of the security film on some commercial jobs? Bloody 'mare,cant scrape it because of the film,and just looks a mess!
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Steve Sed

Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2011, 04:13:17 pm »
White spirit works when removing labels from new windows. Just needs a bit of elbow grease. I would think it would work for sellotape too. Certainly wouldn't use a scraper.
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sf

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2011, 04:46:00 pm »
 solvent pvc cleaner is great for getting tape residue off.
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richard jagger

Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2011, 04:50:21 pm »
use  eucalyptus oil
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H S and Son

Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2011, 05:12:27 pm »
If it's sticky stuff on the windows you want to remove.

Why not try Sticky Stuff Remover then?

From B+Q.





£3.50 a pop.
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H2GoKent

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2011, 06:09:00 pm »
Something oily, bit of marge I used once in desperation
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jarvy

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2011, 06:53:11 pm »
Have thought about all these things but was wondering if it affects the film,ie marks it.
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Paul Coleman

Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2011, 07:00:04 pm »
Quote from: Wc Solutions on July 27, 2011, 01:27:53 pm
just trad it - soap up the area well and give it a scrape - simple!!!!

Exactly what I was going to write.  I've had a few like this recently.  The more difficult stuff might be hard to get off but it will come off - even if it's in several layers.
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davids3511

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #14 on: July 27, 2011, 07:10:41 pm »
Quote from: Matt. on July 27, 2011, 05:12:27 pm
If it's sticky stuff on the windows you want to remove.

Why not try Sticky Stuff Remover then?

From B+Q.





£3.50 a pop.
I've used it and pvc solvent cleaner is 10 times faster.
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H S and Son

Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #15 on: July 27, 2011, 07:45:36 pm »
Worked fine for me, wasn't slow. Apply it ~ wipe off. Simples  ;D
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clarkson

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #16 on: July 27, 2011, 08:02:49 pm »

 hi
 Citraclean just rub on with microfibre and leave a minute it will go soft and come off.

 cheers

 john

 
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richard jagger

Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #17 on: July 27, 2011, 08:57:28 pm »
Sticky stuff very good I just could remember the name, its smells of citrus.if I have the right stuff
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bad trippy

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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #18 on: July 27, 2011, 09:22:48 pm »
I cant believe some of the answers on this thread
Like wc solutions said... SOAP UP GLASS AND SCRAP OF WITH A SCRAPPER!!!
I have always used the unger trim jobby
This will bump the tape and glue off in seconds
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Re: Cellotape Residue Removal
« Reply #19 on: July 27, 2011, 10:21:58 pm »
You can usually get it off using the end of your applicator and a good rub.
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