How do you remove the sticky residue left from car window decals ?

Question

I used windex w/ ammonia and what was left was a smeared window.

Answer 1

Goo Gone

Answer 2

The Best Way is Goo Gone. Let it soak in for a couple of minutes and then reapply an wipe in a circular motion with a paper towel. Then follow up with rubbing alcohol to remove the greasy film left behind.

Answer 3

I have found that Goo Gone can get a lot of it but often leaves a "base". Susprisingly enough Ronson Lighter fluid (The sort you would fill a Zippo with) is a cheap and very effective away to remove all sorts of glue residues.

Answer 4

Mineral spirits, sold in hardware stores as paint thinner, will do the trick. Apply a small amount to a paper towel and use it to wipe off the sticky residue. Then wipe with a dry paper towel and wash with ordinary glass cleaner if necessary. Be careful not to get any paint thinner on the paint of your car.

Answer 5

Use WD-40, it removes decal and tape residue better than anythiing I have ever used..with no need for a razor blade

Answer 6

Rubbing Alcohol

Answer 7

Goo Gone or at the auto store you can get Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover and that will work too.

Answer 8

ok this i know for sure, my dad makes signs, installs and removes, now i've helped with this a thousand times, go to a walmart and buy this window cleaner that we use, its called "Foaming Glass Cleaner" it come sina blue can, use this to remove residue and if that doesnt work try a thin razer blade to scrape away and then repeat the foaming glass cleaner, hope this works!! goodluck!!

Answer 9

soapy water and a single edge razor blade will erase it work from the top down being careful as the blade is sharp..I sometimes take off window tint glue this way it strips it right off..after your done scraping clean it with a good glass cleaner..

Answer 10

Goo gone or rubbing alcohol and a razor blade