DIY - Removing Sunfilm + what not to do

Thad E Ginathom · 16th November 2022, 14:46

There is sticky-stuff remover, I don't know if that is the same as the 3M product. It is charchterised by an odd, sweet smell, and comes with warnings to use in well-ventilated space.

I do not know if rubber is ok with it: I've used it to remove labels, etc, from most household stuff. I'd definitely keep it away from paintwork!

There is also scraping. Use a razor blade or similar, at a shallow angle so that it cannot did into the glass, and work at it until it is gone. A long job, I guess! Not to be used on glass with heating elements, of course!

boniver · 16th November 2022, 15:55

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Originally Posted by ramki067

Hi all,
My WagonRs' sun film was removed around 10 years ago but gum residue still remains and I for many reasons couldn't remove it till now. Gave it a try of removing using WD40 but to no avail. Now I am not sure how to remove it. Any help please?
Thanks,
Ramki

Take it to a garage where denting-painting is done. I had the same issue on my recently purchased car, and got the residue removed by a local garage- all for Rs. 200!

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Thad E Ginathom · 16th November 2022, 18:02

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Originally Posted by boniver

... got the residue removed by a local garage- all for Rs. 200!

A much better deal than hours with a scraping blade!

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Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,204 Thanked: 28,230 Times	Re: DIY - Removing Sunfilm + what not to do There is sticky-stuff remover, I don't know if that is the same as the 3M product. It is charchterised by an odd, sweet smell, and comes with warnings to use in well-ventilated space. I do not know if rubber is ok with it: I've used it to remove labels, etc, from most household stuff. I'd definitely keep it away from paintwork! There is also scraping. Use a razor blade or similar, at a shallow angle so that it cannot did into the glass, and work at it until it is gone. A long job, I guess! Not to be used on glass with heating elements, of course! Last edited by Thad E Ginathom : 16th November 2022 at 14:49.
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