How do I remove a sticky parking decal from my car window?

Question

What is REALLY effective in removing the decal and the sticky residue? I'm not worried about the decal staying intact. Removing it in bits and pieces is fine with me. I'd prefer some suggestions using household items but all suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

Answer 1

Alcohol (rubbing) and a razor blade!! Just pour the alcohol onto the gummy residue and use the razor blade to scrape it off. So effective.

Answer 2

To remove the sticker a razor blade from a utility knife.

Sticky residue
here is a list starting with what I have found to be the most effective

1: Zippo Lighter fluid
2:Gasoline
3:Nail Polish Remover (with acetone)
4: Rubbing Alcohol
5: goo remover
6: Brake cleaner
7: Automotive engine cleaner
8:powder Laundry detergent and small amount of water (make a paste)
9: Dish soap
10: windex

Answer 3

First, gently scrape off as much as you can with a razor blade, then use a product called Oops on a cotton rag to remove the residue. Use windex and a coffee filter, newspaper sheet or lintless rag to get rid of the streaks and you should be all set. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

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 5

Use rubbing alcohol! Scrape off whatever will come easily, soak a rag with the rubbing alcohol and hold it over the sticker to soak it for a minute. If it's a large area, lay a cloth over it and saturate the cloth with the alcohol. The sticker will scrape and rub right off.

Answer 6

single edge razor blade in a blade holder to get most of the sticker off. and clean up residue with goo-gone. Or I use after razor Carburator Cleaner Spray and soft rag then follow with glass cleaner.

Answer 7

I use Go-Gone... not only does it work wonders it also smells nice. Make sure you let it soak in... normally I soak a paper towel in the go-gone and then lay it over the sticker... you may want to get a putty knife to work it up a little bit... keep using the go-gone to get all the sticky stuff off and then to clean it all up I use a little Windex.

Answer 8

Alcohol. It aso works on getting that sticky stuff from bandaids off, Just use a cotton ball or paper towel or newspaper With the alcohol

Answer 9

I use a small cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol to take decals and other sticky things from glass and it's always worked well for me. :)

Answer 10

Try a baking soda and little bit of water mixture and rub it in with a scrubby thing and if anything is left try the good old razor to finish the job.