Sticky residue removal from labels etc

rickg

I have removed some from some tape using white spirit, but am having difficulty removing residue from a large label on the skylight of my new Lunar.

Any tips?

 

 

SteveL

The Lakeland Plastics sticky stuff remover worked well on the residue from a label on our front window. However, as it says test a small out of sight area first to check for any adverse reactions.

TonyG1

WD 40 , spray on and wipe off with soft cloth 

eyebrowsb

You could try olive oil .... depends on what kind of adhesive it is.

IamtheGaitor

definitely WD40

rickg

Tried WD 40, did not touch it!

Greygit

I have just used brake cleaner to remove the residue from an old stick pad on the windscreen, it worked a treat.

ABM

I've  always  had  success  with  "Sticky  Stuff  Remover"  but  if  you  are  having  difficulty  try  the  GEL  version  !  it  stays  on  the  job  especially  if the  problem  area  is  not  horizontal  !!

But,  I  always  make  sure  of  an  application  of  copious  amounts  of  warm,  soapy  water  afterwards  to  ensure  that  its  all  removed  whether  its  claimed  to  be  "Safe  On  All  Materials"  or  not  ! 

PLMetcalfe

We use Goo Gone and it works on even the most sticky of substances that we have come accross.

G Cherokee

Spray WD40 onto a cloth  kitchen roll place on top of sticky area for a few minutes, wipe off, spray cloth again and rub hard, it will come off eventually  (Ooo! err! missus)

Without scratches 

JauntingJenny

Or you could try Autoglym Intensive tar remover, but please read the label and test on a discreet area first.

KenofKent

Hi Rickg

I needed to remove a security window sticker so contacted CRIS for advice. I was told to use a gel toothpaste the gritty stuff would scratch the plastic. Remove what you can first and cover the residue leaving it to soak. It worked on the security sticker,
hope it works for you.

Snowman2603

Spray Pledge (other polishes are available) leave for a few minutes and the label will peel off. may need a second application to get rid of the glue

rickg

Thanks everyone. I used white spirit as recommended by dealer and after a lot of time, effort and copious amounts the stuff came off.

commeyras

When removing headlight beam deflectors turn on the headlights for a few minutes to soften the glue, peel off then clean off any residue with WD40 or white spirit etc.  Easier if removed asap after return (as we all do?).

Fysherman

Proper hospital plaster remover or Carbon Tetrachloride works best of all   

However both are now off the market due to them killing your liver and on balance it's best to have a sticky bit than a failing liver

Rushallmanor

You need to remember that plastic suffers from environmental stress cracking, if any of the plastic is stressed when you apply these fluids mentioned in the posts above there is a good chance there will be a premature failure in the form of a crack or crazing.
Even things like polish can have an effect on some plastics. I first learnt the hard way using WD40 to remove the lable residue in my caravan sink, it cracked, not immediatly but a year or so later. Hence the labels that say only to clean with soapy water.