any tips to remove windshield protection film/remaining adhesive residue?

[apollo18]

hey all gonna help a friend remove a windshield protection film he got a few years ago, wonder if any tips to remove it and also what to spray on to easily remove the residue after/ i assume goo gone or goo off?

thx

 

[martinq]

You can try brake-clean, acetone, wd40, isopropyl.

 

[Kira]

I don't know but I'd start with a touch of Dawn in water and EZ going with a straight edged razor blade.
Then try ammonia.
It's an acrylic glue, no?

 

[hrv]

I don't know but I'd start with a touch of Dawn in water and EZ going with a straight edged razor blade.
Then try ammonia.
It's an acrylic glue, no?

then with 0000 steel wool...

 

[ctechbob]

Most likely it is most similar to window tint.

You can try to steam it off, that is the absolute best way to get it off residue free.

Instructions here.

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bobistheoilguy.com

Although it might just be faster to use a straight razorblade and windex and scrape off the glue once the film is off.