Removing adhesive from glass

intel

Rex_Mundi wrote:

In the glass trade if we come accross hard to remove adhesive, we've always used either a blade (used absolutely flat on the glass) to scrape the glue off, or (sounds bad but it DOESN'T scratch the glass) fine wire wool.

Depending on the type of glue used, the above methods used alongside either white spirits, thinners, or soap and water (washing up liquid) will help.

If the plasterers have left glue on the windows. The only thing I can think they may have used is PVA to seal the walls/ceilings before they plaster (this may have splashed around as they brushed it on). This is a water based glue, and will soften if it is soaked with water.

I would always try a blade first to remove glue alongside any thinners/spirit/soap that softens it. For any small bits left, a wad (handfull) of fine wire wool soaked in the thinners will clean the window completely.

A Blade like this :beer:

Rex_Mundi

intel wrote:

A Blade like this :beer:

LOL...............

No need to go out and buy any special blades. A brand new Stanley blade will work just as well.

Poppycat

You can get windows scrapers that contain blades like the one shown. I often use it for scrapping off double sided stickers and adhesive although it doesn't always get adhesive off, and white spirit finishes the job off. These scrapers are for removing paint off glass usually, there about £1 at DIY shops

I am sure Wilkos sell them. They always handy to keep in house.

intel

Rex_Mundi wrote:

LOL...............

No need to go out and buy any special blades. A brand new Stanley blade will work just as well.

Sorry its just that im an old pro

Rex_Mundi

intel wrote:

Sorry its just that im an old pro

LOL............

Sorry Intel, you must have got a bit mixed up here. This thread is about adhesive on glass. Not your past six life.

Poppycat

Me wonders what Intel does with these blades Any white substance involved?

intel

Rex_Mundi wrote:

LOL............

Sorry Intel, you must have got a bit mixed up here. This thread is about adhesive on glass. Not your past six life.

Oi aint nowt past about it....

Ghost

busymumof3 wrote:

Lakeland and I think John Lewis do a pretty cheap product called Sticky Stuff remover which is orange scented and does not contain any nasties. This works a treat on gluey residues.

You can also get Sticky Stuff Remover from stationery stores. I got mine from Viking Direct, and also from Ross Office. As busymumof3 says, it is citrus scented, is completely non-toxic, and wipes sticky residues away with a cloth without damaging surfaces. You can use it on any surface and it gets rid of loads of stuff - including tar stains! And it lasts for AGES!

One of my best buys ever! :j

Jem8472

I have always found that WD40 gets anything sticky off anything.

Chester_Draws

Most effective product I have found, and easy to buy, is the cans of Ronson petrol for cigarette lighters sold in local newsagents. Smell disburses very quickly.