Sticky residue on windows

[Still Grinning]

Another one for the informed collective....

What is the best way to remove sticky residue (from, er... 'stickers'..... ) left on Lewmar acrylic portlight windows?

Obviously nothing abrasive, but I have heard of soaking in WD40, and similar ideas, but reluctant to try it for fear of melting same. Having just replaced one window (crazing caused by who knows what), I don't want the expense / hassle of replacing another because I used the wrong method!

It is the galley window, and rather important that my ISBH is able to see out when she is on duty in that area. (I am too busy concentrating on cooking when I am down there, so I don't notice so much.....).

All help gratefully received!

 

[sailorman]

turps sub or hand cleaner sans added beads

 

[Malish]

white spirit; dab a bit on, wait a couple of mins then rub the residue away with a cloth dipped in some white spirit.

 

[VicS]

Another one for the informed collective....

What is the best way to remove sticky residue (from, er... 'stickers'..... ) left on Lewmar acrylic portlight windows?

Obviously nothing abrasive, but I have heard of soaking in WD40, and similar ideas, but reluctant to try it for fear of melting same. Having just replaced one window (crazing caused by who knows what), I don't want the expense / hassle of replacing another because I used the wrong method!

It is the galley window, and rather important that my ISBH is able to see out when she is on duty in that area. (I am too busy concentrating on cooking when I am down there, so I don't notice so much.....).

All help gratefully received!

WD 40 is mostly white spirit, or something very similar, so white spirit is worth a try other wise "Sticky Stuff Remover" Surely you have some of this at home ?

 

[Gwylan]

Acetone, not nail varnish remover!

3M do a citrus spray that dissolves most sticky stuff - including old [Evo-stick] type contact adhesive.

 

[Malish]

Acetone, not nail varnish remover!

Do not use acetone without testing its suitability on a very small area first; it is a very aggressive solvent and may have a nibble at your window too..

 

[VicS]

DO NOT use acetone on acrylic ( Perspex etc) or polycarbonate windows

 

[Jungle Jim]

We use this stuff

http://www.affixit.co.uk/Spray-Adhesive/Sticky-Label-Remover.Html?gclid=COG5gfvBpNICFfMW0woddQQJSA

It's been fine on the myriad plastics we use.

 

[Still Grinning]

Thanks all for the help with this (sorry for delay, I have been offline for over a week!).

Will look into and try a few of the solutions (no pun intended), and keep you posted!

 

[andygc]

I use thinners No 3 for removing the labels from jam jars for my wife to use for bottling her marmalade. Beats white spirit any day - needs very little to get all of the stickiness off. Best to use it in a well ventilated place rather than in the kitchen!

 

[pvb]

I use thinners No 3 for removing the labels from jam jars for my wife to use for bottling her marmalade. Beats white spirit any day - needs very little to get all of the stickiness off. Best to use it in a well ventilated place rather than in the kitchen!

But it can be very aggressive on plastics!