Pocster Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I put masking paper tape crosses over my windows to avoid them getting broken . Thought it would be easy to remove ? I’ve scrubbed , tried cif etc but as you can see the imagine of a cross remains . ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Newport Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 White spirit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, James Newport said: White spirit? Yeah I’m not sure . Google also says white vinegar etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Newport Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 that was more a general question if you'd tried it... white spirit has always worked on tape residue for me, combined with a window scraper if it's really stubborn goo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Newport Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 This kind of thing https://www.toolstation.com/window-scraper/p53477?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=515847200306&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=CjwKCAjwoZWHBhBgEiwAiMN66eqFXMNwtRDShZX0tSAPKQRxfyYaDRWHTeO_iI1nie81dYFlMPgaahoC6PsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 31 minutes ago, pocster said: I’ve scrubbed , tried cif etc but as you can see the imagine of a cross remains . ? Please don’t use abrasives … Go and buy a big tin of Multisolve - it will remove the residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 14 minutes ago, PeterW said: Please don’t use abrasives … Go and buy a big tin of Multisolve - it will remove the residue. Ct1 multi solve you mean ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 23 minutes ago, James Newport said: This kind of thing https://www.toolstation.com/window-scraper/p53477?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=515847200306&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=CjwKCAjwoZWHBhBgEiwAiMN66eqFXMNwtRDShZX0tSAPKQRxfyYaDRWHTeO_iI1nie81dYFlMPgaahoC6PsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds The thing is I can’t feel the residue . Even gently used a Stanley knife - nothing . It’s like it’s in the glass rather than on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, pocster said: Ct1 multi solve you mean ?? yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Newport Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 1 minute ago, pocster said: The thing is I can’t feel the residue . Even gently used a Stanley knife - nothing . It’s like it’s in the glass rather than on it wow, that was some good tape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Multisolve, WD-40, Big Wipes (the ones in the yellow tub). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 37 minutes ago, James Newport said: wow, that was some good tape! It was just crappy cheap decorators masking tape! Didn't expect it to fight me. Multi solve ordered ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Should have used windolene instead of tape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 10 minutes ago, Declan52 said: Should have used windolene instead of tape. In another life I will . I’ve got lots to do differently in my reincarnated next life . Knowing my (expletive deleted)ing luck I’ll come back as myself 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Try sticky stuff remover https://www.screwfix.com/p/zep-commercial-sticky-stuff-remover-1ltr/8648X?tc=NT9&ds_kid=92700046638549236&ds_rl=1243318&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJqHBhC4ARIsAChq4avrQjxXiT01WaLU70SQfMyoTEYlkbPb_fTa1dp9dA45S6XLjSNZ7igaAliKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Edited July 8, 2021 by Jonny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) Tried to take a photo but of course it doesn’t show up . ct1 multisolve has done a pretty good job . But it’s still easy to see a cross smear where the tape was - ? I’ve got 4 of these I may have f up ? Edited July 14, 2021 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpd Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I just use baby wipes and then a standard glass cleaner / polish …… I find it hard to believe that the glue on the tape can penetrate the glass….. are the windows coated in something fancy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Glass has a very bumpy pitted surface (unless coated) so anything sticky can be a pain to remove as you only wipe the tops off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Agreed wd40 is surprisingly good. Also try paraffin or white spirits. No abrasives. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Cpd said: I just use baby wipes and then a standard glass cleaner / polish …… I find it hard to believe that the glue on the tape can penetrate the glass….. are the windows coated in something fancy ? Nope . What is strange is I gave up on one cross and tried another . That one after a bit of elbow grease and multisolve has come up pretty good . I can only assume I might of used different tape on this window . Going to try the other 2 now …. Will try the other suggestions on the worst pane . Edited July 14, 2021 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 While on sticky labels. I had trouble with Wickes pre-painted mdf skirtings. The factory (who I think provide multiple retailers) put the reference labels on the good sides. That refused to come off without taking the paint with it. Apart from slow, careful, and imperfect peeling, I didn't find a solution and had to touch up, which completely defeats the object. Any suggestions for another time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, saveasteading said: While on sticky labels. I had trouble with Wickes pre-painted mdf skirtings. The factory (who I think provide multiple retailers) put the reference labels on the good sides. That refused to come off without taking the paint with it. Apart from slow, careful, and imperfect peeling, I didn't find a solution and had to touch up, which completely defeats the object. Any suggestions for another time? I’ve had similar. Sticker on the good side ffs ! . Afraid I have no suggestions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramco Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 43 minutes ago, saveasteading said: Agreed wd40 is surprisingly good +1 for WD40. Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 Wd40 on the worst one has improved it . All I’ve done all day is clean fecking windows !! . 3rd round of wd40 imminent. Funny isn’t it . Most the time the tape won’t stick for shit to anything . Stick it on some glass and it welds itself to it ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliG Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 It may be that you can polish out the last of it. When we had minor scratches in ou windows, the builder used a glass polishing kit to fix it, might work in this case if it has embedded itself into the glass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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