Acrylic sage adhesive remover

Hi,

I am about to install my windshield, top glass, and door bubbles. I have peeled the sticky paper off as best I can, but there is a LOT of adhesive residue left behind. I am curious what others have used to remove the residue. I have searched the forums, but can’t find an answer. The common adhesive removers ( Goo Gone, Goof Off) are not recommended for acrylics. Any suggestions would be appreciated. 

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs on October 17, 2024 at 4:49pm

Did you talk to the manufacturer?

LP Aero Plastics, Inc.
1086 Boquet Road,
Jeannette, PA 15644
Phone: 724-744-4448
Toll Free: 800-957-2376

Permalink Reply by Fred Wellman on October 17, 2024 at 6:34pm

Thanks.  Had no idea who made them.  Thank you for the info, I’ll give them a call.  I just thought maybe someone on the forum would have an idea.  Apparently not.

Permalink Reply by Michel Ruf on October 18, 2024 at 5:52am

Try WD40 and let it sit overnight

Permalink Reply by Fred Wellman on October 18, 2024 at 10:08am
Thanks. I’m trying to avoid petroleum based products.
Permalink Reply by Michel Ruf on October 18, 2024 at 12:34pm

Worked for me after I bought 2 new doors because of scratches by the first removing trial. Light heat might also help. Good luck. Been there, done that.

Permalink Reply by Fred Wellman on October 19, 2024 at 7:57am
Thank
Permalink Reply by Fred Wellman on October 24, 2024 at 8:09am
If anyone is interested, I called the manufacturer of the windshield. They recommended soaking with a rag with hot water and follow up with isopropyl alcohol. I tried both. The hot,wet towel didn’t really do much, so I started with lightly dipping a rag in the isopropyl alcohol. After I verified that the alcohol didn’t harm the acrylic, I soaked the rag with the alcohol (it’s cheap) and practically washed the glass with it. It worked GREAT! It took the adhesive residues and bits of left over paper cleanly off. I highly recommend using isopropyl alcohol for removing the adhesive residue from your windows. It was fast,cheap, and convenient. The person at the company also recommended a commercial cleaner (I don’t remember the name) but said it was very expensive. She told me that they use the isopropyl alcohol all of the time at the factory.
Permalink Reply by Fred Wellman on October 24, 2024 at 8:34am
The commercial cleaner is called Super Cleaner, available at colorplus.com
Permalink Reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs on October 24, 2024 at 5:15pm

Thanks Fred!

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