Solvent to remove duct tape residue?

[SEIndSAM]

I have a P.O.S. 2004 GM car that I drive as my work car. This model of car is known for having a piece of crap, 25 cent piece of plastic that supports the power windows and is prone to breaking. First time it happened to me my car guy charged me $500 to fix it, the 25 cent part that breaks is part of the assembly and you have to buy the whole track system to repair it.

Well, when windows 2 and 3 did the same thing, I figured out how to fix it myself (youtube is wonderful) but after fixing the window, I have a heavy duct tape residue on the glass. When the track broke, I had to duct tape the window closed until the replacement track came in. Any ideas on a solvent to get this off that won't eat the rubber or weatherstripping around the window?

Thanks, SAM

 

[woowoo2]

WD-40

 

[Brandon]

my grand am did the exact same thing... was also a 2004. i sold the car... as for removing the residue i have used Goof Off... but not on a window.... ymmv

 

[SEIndSAM]

WD-40

Good suggestion, but the residue is on the inside of the window, would rather not get the inside door panel, armrest, etc greasy.

 

[Sylvain]

Try alcohol swabs maybe, that wont leave any residue.

I use that to clean residue of duct tape on my knives.

 

[GREEN607]

WD-40

This is the correct solution. Just spray it on an old towel, not on the glass.

Once the tape adhesive is completely removed... the WD-40 will clean right off with some rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth.

 

[Iluvguns]

goo gone and just soak part of rag in it

 

[JStang314]

the absolute best adhesive remover (yes better than goo gone) is 3M adhesive remover. I use it when i take vinyl decals off of signs and cars. I know you can get it at napa, it comes in a metal can and is about 20 bucks. I have used every adhesive remover you can buy at menards or lowes and this is by far the best.

 

[topash]

Coleman fuel, it is also safe on most plastics.

 

[revolvers&w]

Duct Tape

Cover the residue with fresh Duct tape.

 

[Dirtebiker]

Laquer thinner will take off any residue and evaporate very fast. Great on glass, but avoid getting on anything else, could pull color out of vinyl possibly.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Thanks for the advice Guys, gonna try the wd-40/alcohol trick this morning.

SAM

 

[Mr. Habib]

Acetone will work, but it may not be plastic friendly. Nail polish remover is mainly acetone and is cheap.

 

[tyler34]

the absolute best adhesive remover (yes better than goo gone) is 3M adhesive remover. I use it when i take vinyl decals off of signs and cars. I know you can get it at napa, it comes in a metal can and is about 20 bucks. I have used every adhesive remover you can buy at menards or lowes and this is by far the best.

this^ as a car detailer for years this was the only product I used for such things.

 

[Suprtek]

Napalm. That is all.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Napalm. That is all.

With this P.O.S. car I would use Napalm if I could afford a replacement. I have had more nickle & dime issues with this car than anything I have ever owned.

 

[Suprtek]

I'm gonna be spending most of the day working on vehicles myself. Nothing serious this time though, just routine issues but I'm lazy.

 

[PriestEG]

try naptha. it is great at removing any sort of resadue and it evaporates so fast, you wont even know that it was used. acetone has similar properties and might work but smells worse

 

[t_star]

Acetone will work, but it may not be plastic friendly. Nail polish remover is mainly acetone and is cheap.

Preferably 100% acetone and a razor blade, if on glass. I take off decals all the time with it. Goo gone should work pretty good on rubber/painted parts.

 

[BarryJaxon]

Lighter fluid,plus the excess will evaporate.