Removing Dealer Sticker From Rear Window

[El Gordo]

I want to remove the dealer sticker from the rear window in my Mini but I am worried about damaging the heated rear window. Has any one got any tips or tricks for removing the dealer sticker.
Also I am thinking of changing the tax disc holder from the standard mini dealer type to a round silver metal type. Has any one else changed there tax disc holder ?

[Rakey]

well the dealer sticker I just pulled out, yes it left like a slight adhesive mark, but rather than try to remove that straight away (as fibres would stick to it) I left for a few days then used normal window cleaning spray.

But good things for removing stuff like that would be either meth's, or lighter petrol fuel (like in a zippo)

as for the tax disc holder just done mine, but didn't have to clean anything off, I cheated and had a new windscreen fitted, hahaha. Stone chip was the real reason for changing But imagine the same things might help you.

Anyway, there is a great Silver Holder on e-bay, with the MINI logo on the back, thats what I got and alot of others on here. Have a search using BMW MINI TAX for search words.

[obehave]

Actually plain,and safe, hand lotion will work. Just a tiny amount and work it into the adhesive. The just use plain old glass cleaner.
Goo Gone works but I don't think it's available over there. Probably just has a different name.

[RustyPaint]

WD40 (silicone spray) Nothing abrasive in that, just silicone. Good for removeing sticky stuff.

[NEMINI]

wd-40 is not silicone spray

Taken directly from the WD-40 website:

What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

Sorry Rakey old mate - WRONG in capitals.

DO NOT SCRAPE OR USE THINNERS, METHS, ABRASIVES or ANY OTHER STUFF LIKE THIS.

(danger of damaging heated rear screen element)

<plus it takes hours of effort and leaves a mess>

ANSWER:

Borrow a girly hairdryer, set it on warm, heat up the sticker for a few moments, then using a fingernail, peel the sticker straight off the glass.

Job done 3 minutes later, no mess at all and no damage.

regards

Max

thanks Max, learn something new everyday mate

Now what you doing with a girly hairdryer in your possesion?

[PMM]

Quote: Originally Posted by El Gordo

Has any one got any tips or tricks for removing the dealer sticker.

Tell the dealer to do it. They put it on, they can take it off.

[jasonfields007]

i used wd40 to get my mums dealer sticker sticky residue off... worked a treat

j

[jasonfields007]

well thats until the car went back in to get some warranty work done... and they put another one in :O... i didn't bother after that!!

[obehave]

Quote: Originally Posted by RustyPaint

WD40 (silicone spray) Nothing abrasive in that, just silicone. Good for removeing sticky stuff.

Sorry, it's not silicone based
% Weight

HYDROCARBON SOLVENT 67%
(WHITE SPIRIT)
MINERAL OIL 21%

Link to MSDS

[Root Ginger]

WD40 is excellent for getting rubber marks, made by shoes or bike tyres, off of plastic floor coverings too!

I used to work at a bike shop and we were forever using it after the kids had been round the showroom perfecting their skids

Just a word of warning: MAKE SURE YOU FULLY WIPE IT UP. I don't want Claims Direct on my back

[marrsbar]

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03

wd-40 is not silicone spray

Taken directly from the WD-40 website:

What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents.

Hey I know why its called WD-40.......

When they developed it they couldnt come up with a name, so they took water displacement (which is its main attribute) and the number of tries it took them to create a satisfactory effect and came up with WD40 (WD = water displacement, 40 = fortieth attempt)

Probably a load of bllks and I have no idea where I got it from.

[Dark Silver S]

Quote:

Max suggested...
Borrow a girly hairdryer, set it on warm, heat up the sticker for a few moments, then using a fingernail, peel the sticker straight off the glass.
Max

Sorry, Max, but one doesn't need a 'girly' hairdrayer. A manly heatgun works better, and that's a tool we should all have. Amazing for applying stripes and such.

[RustyPaint]

Quote: Originally Posted by marrsbar

Hey I know why its called WD-40.......

When they developed it they couldnt come up with a name, so they took water displacement (which is its main attribute) and the number of tries it took them to create a satisfactory effect and came up with WD40 (WD = water displacement, 40 = fortieth attempt)

Probably a load of bllks and I have no idea where I got it from.

First Question:
http://www.wd40.com/Brands/wd40_faqs.html

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Off of a uses for duct tape calendar (friends not mine). How to protect your sand cassle from the incomeing tide. Soak peaces of card board in WD40 and duct tape them togeather to make wall around the sand cassle. It says if it didn't work, you didn't use enuf of these fine products.

[SteveM3]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ginge

WD40 is excellent for getting rubber marks, made by shoes or bike tyres, off of plastic floor coverings too!

I used to work at a bike shop and we were forever using it after the kids had been round the showroom perfecting their skids

Just a word of warning: MAKE SURE YOU FULLY WIPE IT UP. I don't want Claims Direct on my back

Hey nice tip. I'm transporting tyres soon and worried any covers may slip
off and leave rubber marks on my trim. I'll try the WD40 if that happens.