Rear screen sticker removal

[tom7035]

Anyone know of an easy way of removing these horrible dealer's stickers on the rear screen? (i.e. special solvent for the gum etc.) Tempted to use a razor blade but there's the obvious risk of damaging the heating element.
Thanks.

 

[Sullivj]

Sticker Removal

I wouldn't use a razor blade becuase you may well damage the heating element and maybe even the plastic coating that covers the glass (To stop it shattering in an accident).

When taking them off before, I've used nail polish remover and a cotton bud. Once you've got a corner of the sticker up. the job becomes much easier..

Good luck.
John

 

[SLinKyjoe]

peel a bit away and use a sponge with washing up liquid on it....slow and careful is the way. plus a towel underneath to catch the bubbles etc. and the above post works as well.

and then always remember to ask the dealer you got the car from to remove them next time.

Most times the dealer will ask why, as it advertsing for them. But when you tell them its my car and i am paying for it with my money and i do not want to advertise your garage for free nor do i want my window obscuring by something i havent put in there, they do tend to either not put them in, or remove them.

the ad on the number plates is enough...if they get stroppy, threaten not to buy the car, if they say ok to that they any dealer who turns down a simple request like that doesnt deserve anyone business.....customers are sometimes right....even if you are only spending £3k. Its your £3k not theirs.

i have seen heater repair paint before today but i have never used it so i cant commment if it works or not

 

[pascal]

I removed one a couple of weeks ago. Used a blade to release one corner. Then pulled it off very slowly. The element is within the glass on my car, but for yours, be careful around it. Take your time, and it should be no prob.

 

[SUE.]

Try a hairdryer,this will soften the sticker and will peel off easy.then clean the sticky glue off with methalated spirits.

 

[SLinKyjoe]

Try a hairdryer,this will soften the sticker and will peel off easy.then clean the sticky glue off with methalated spirits.

we can tell you are a girl!



hairdryer?

 

[marshie001]

sticker removal

she is right tho, use a hairdryer to soften the adhesive,and then i found wd40 is quite good at removing whats left!

 

[SLinKyjoe]

was really meaning, what is a hairdryer.......men, dont forget....not in our vocabulary....

 

[marshie001]

not mine anyway im bald as a badger lol

 

[tom7035]

Many thanks all. Seems a hairdrier and acetone on a cotton bud is the answer!
Cheers. Tom.

 

[tom7035]

SLinKyjoe - regarding the heating element 'repair paint', when this stuff came on the market many years ago I was working in a Peugeot/Talbot dealership (OK, had to work somewhere!) when the boss came in extolling the virtues of this stuff and produced a bottle of it. I was entrusted to use it to repair one of the forecourt cars. It involved heating it up on the screen with a cigarette lighter flame, and I must have been just a touch over enthusiastic with the flame adjustment, as the ****** screen suddenly imploded in a million pieces! His precious bottle of stuff was immediately binned, so I don't know whether it works either!

 

[SUE.]

Yes a hairdryer and nail varnish remover will take them off,You can borrow some nail varnish remover from slinky...

 

[SLinKyjoe]

yes. i always buy nail varnish remover in handy 50 gallon drums..saves me a few pence......great for polishing your head with...

 

[tom7035]

Sue / SLinKyjoe - When are you two getting married?!!

 

[SUE.]

Sue / SLinKyjoe - When are you two getting married?!!

After the baby is born..

 

[sunking101]

Lighter fluid (the petrol type for Zippos) is the best thing for removing sticky residue off ANYTHING!

 

[turnipsock]

I have been slowly repairing my heater element with this paint stuff. Basically, I turn on the heater and run a meter along to find where the break is.

Originally, there was only two lines working, now I have half a screens worth. It's probably beyond econimical repair but I see it as a challenge.

If I turn it on in the dark you can see the arcing across the gaps.

 

[SUE.]

I have been slowly repairing my heater element with this paint stuff. Basically, I turn on the heater and run a meter along to find where the break is.

Originally, there was only two lines working, now I have a screens worth. It probably beyond econimical repair but I see it as a challenge.

Why not have an accident with the glass and have a new one fitted by the insurance.

 

[dscam]

Sticker removal and Off topic....for Sue and Tom

Hi everyone,

For my tuppence worth.....the edge of a blade is fine for getting it started and then a slow peel accompanied by some meths or lighter fluid works well

I have also used this method when removing boot badges etc

Off topic...wondered if either Sue or Tom could recommend a good specialist for servicing/repairs in central Scotland? I am in Ayrshire and looking for someone to lavish love on my W124!

Any advice greatly appreciated

Duncan

 

[tom7035]

Tut Tut, Sue!

Dscam - In short supply my side of the country. I do most of mine myself (with a fair modicum of help from this forum I might add). Have one guy in town who is a wizard witn any Bosch electrical and injection stuff but that's about it here. Mine of course doesn't have all the computerised wizardry later cars have much trouble with, so that helps.