remove labels from glass or windscreen

[johnm1955]

What is the best way to remove long term labels or stickers from glass or
car windscreen?

[Postdog]

DIY store, stuff in a spray can called sticky stuff remover. Gets rid of all sticky residue, quick wipe over with meths, job's a good one.

[dannyk13]

Lakeland sell Stick Stuff Remover which works very well.

[tonyav]

WD40, is pretty good.

[joko]

lighter fluid will shift it instantly

[rowanwitch]

wd40 every time for me

[emmie]

be warned that WD40 is highly toxic, i tried to get some labels off some cannisters firstly using elbow grease, when that didn't work asked for help here on AB, some suggested the sticky label remover stuff so tried that, it didn't work, then the WD40 which also didn't work, and made the cannisters unusable. I took the whole lot back to the shop as they were quite expensive. the bloke in the shop pulled the stuff about, oh that has never happened before, before letting slip they had asked the manufacturers before not to use this particular type of glue. Long winded but true, and i got my money back.. Good luck

[jomifl]

vegetable oil works on most adhesives but can be a bit slow. I use 'label remover' from CPC (google it) does exactly etc...

[emmie]

jomfl, i tried that too, what a mess, and didn't work, i think the labels on these cannisters were stuck on with superglue.

[tonyav]

em10, WD40 toxic ?, it is basically made of fish oil.

[emmie]

really? unless this is different substance.

WD-40's formula is a trade secret. The product is not patented, to avoid completely disclosing its ingredients.[2][3] WD-40's main ingredients, according to U.S. Material Safety Data Sheet information, are:

51% Stoddard solvent (i.e., mineral spirits: primarily hexane, somewhat similar to kerosene)
25% Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant; carbon dioxide is now used instead to reduce WD-40's considerable flammability)
15+% Mineral oil (light lubricating oil)
10-% Inert ingredients

The German version of the mandatory EU safety sheet lists the following safety-relevant ingredients:

60–80% Heavy Naphtha (petroleum product), hydrogen treated
1–5% Carbon dioxide

It further lists flammability and effects to the human skin when repeatedly exposed to WD-40 as risks when using WD-40. Nitrile rubber gloves and safety glasses should be used. Water is unsuitable for extinguishing burning WD-40.

There is a popular urban legend that the key ingredient in WD-40 is fish oil.[4] However, the WD-40 web site states that it is a petroleum based product.[5][6]
[edit] WD-40 company

[emmie]

put paid to that, as i said it's highly toxic.

[tastymorsel]

Nail varnish remover works really well or washing up liquid applied directly to label and a wet cloth placed over it for a while.Should just float off then

[tonyav]

OK em, i stand corrected.

[emmie]

tony, i use this on locks, works a treat.

[atalanta]

I've often succeeded with methylated spirits, but that's not to say that my sticky labels have the same sticky as your sticky labels.
For heaven's sake, though, don't use it near any flame or lighted cigarette

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

I work in the motor trade and we use tar and glue for sticky and gummy adhesives. Something like this:
http://www.cleanyourc...remover/prod_586.html
Mist onto a dry cloth with a plant sprayer and wipe.

For a hard glue or superglue then I can only really think of acetone.

The MOST IMPORTANT thing about both of these things is that they are harsh chemicals and could do far more damage to whatever you're trying to remove the glue from, than by leaving the glue there and living with it. For instance, if the sticker is on the inside and you use acetone, any spills or drips might melt your dashboard. I wouldn't want to risk it.
For anything you try, spraymist it with one spray onto a dry cloth first and work your way up slowly. :)

[ChasonetteH]

Highly recommendable!
Years ago, I found "Goo Gone" in the States. I have used it even on very sensitive materials - it has always worked quick and never left any marks. Fantastic stuff. Maybe you can buy it in England?

http://www.googone.com/
Klicken Sie hier: "Goo Gone 8oz"

[ttfn]

Cheapest solution is to keep a safety razor blade in the glove box. The residue glue will just slide off with an angled approach :)

[anotheoldgit]

Surely any of these solvents WD40 etc will not penetrate the label itself, it will only work on the adhesive left behind after peeling the label itself off?