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Problems Shifting Stubborn Cellotape Residue

Bluscreendream · 2009-10-22 13:24:50

Hi guys, I recently bought a window from the UK, the problem is the screws and spacers were cellotaped onto the glass. I removed most of the celloptape but there is a heavy gunky residue remaining on the glass. I've tried using white spirits and a number of household cleaning agents but I just can't seem to shift it. Any…

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22-10-2009 2:24pm

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Bluscreendream

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Hi guys,

I recently bought a window from the UK, the problem is the screws and spacers were cellotaped onto the glass. I removed most of the celloptape but there is a heavy gunky residue remaining on the glass. I've tried using white spirits and a number of household cleaning agents but I just can't seem to shift it. Any ideas on what I can use to remove this?

Thanks a mil.

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#2 22-10-2009 2:47pm
CJhaughey

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Single edged razor blade.

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#3 22-10-2009 6:35pm
viking

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a little WD40 might help.

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#4 22-10-2009 7:08pm
gsxr1

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viking wrote: »

a little WD40 might help.

agreed. it will work.

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#5 22-10-2009 8:02pm
mad m

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Dampen a soft cloth with some white spirits....Bit of elbow!

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#6 23-10-2009 1:23pm
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use some nail varnish remover with the razor blade and it will shift.

I'm sure joey can lend you some!:D

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#7 23-10-2009 1:36pm
Doodoo

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Have a looksie

http://tipnut.com/25-helpful-items-to-remove-sticky-adhesive-goo/

or you could just buy this

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#8 23-10-2009 1:38pm
John Mason

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mayonnaise

rub it in and leave for about half an hour and then rub off

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