removing hard stuck on labels from windows

[Iota]

On our new 'old' boat on the coach roof side windows are a couple things stuck on the outside. Old RNLI sticker and harbour dues. All stuck hard on. Any ideas on how I can remove them without damaging the Perspex?

 

[Swinranger]

Try warming the stickers gently with a hairdryer (or possibly hot water) and scrape with a sharp plastic scraper.
I believe that there are citrus based solvents available that will remove the residue without harming the plastic, can't remember the name, but try Lakeland or similar store.

regards,
Nigel

 

[Iota]

thanks, hot water it is then as I am on a swinging mooring

 

[oldsaltoz]

Nigel,

tee tree oil will remove almost any sticker glue. But it can damage some plastics.

 

[Skysail]

Pete,

these peple have a vinyl remover which may be worth checking

http://www.sacboatnames.com/

 

[nimbusgb]

This stuff is the dogs b******s as far as I am concerned. I have used it on perspex and lexan aircraft canopies and on highly polished gelcoat aircraft wings. Never had any trouble whatsoever. Smells of citrus but not sure what else is in it!

http://www.desolvit.co.uk/pages/sticky_stuff_remover.htm

 

[Sultans_Kapitein]

Try this
http://cpc.farnell.com/pro-power/ppc108/label-remover-200ml-aerosol/dp/SA01889
I get stuff from CPC all the time and have no complaints

Mal

 

[philip_stevens]

On our new 'old' boat on the coach roof side windows are a couple things stuck on the outside. Old RNLI sticker and harbour dues. All stuck hard on. Any ideas on how I can remove them without damaging the Perspex?

I've recently had to remove an old RNLI sticker and stuck on harbour dues tickets, and used White Spirit to soften the adhesive. It took time, but came off OK.

 

[Plyn]

Iota
have you tried baby/hand wipes?

 

[Iota]

Plyn, interesting thought... I use milton's to remove bird dropping and that is the closet I have come to baby products )

 

[John_Clarke]

Lakeland sell an excellent citrus based product called 'Sticky Stuff Remover'.

 

[chart5011]

Try using lighter fluid, or a dab of petrol from the outboard. Works a treat.