How to remove residue glue from car window?

[Amrit1]

I removed 5 years old window tint from back window of my car as it was bubbly. Now there is glue residue all over. How do I remove the glue? Which blade and chemical to use so I do not damage defroster lines of car. Car is HYUNDAI Elantra 2019 model

 

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[EricL]

Hello @huntrobyn 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

I suggest letting the epoxy dry to full strength. Once the epoxy is very hard, I propose testing a Trojan Safety Scraper With 5 Blades on the epoxy surface. Do not use any cleaning fluids on it, allow the epoxy to flake off the surface while using the scraper. Use a dry paper towel to remove any part of the epoxy that comes off. Do not use very heavy force on the scraper allow the scraper to glide over the surface to remove the epoxy.

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1, @Nailbag and @Remarka6le for their recommendations.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Nailbag]

Hi @Amrit1 

I would definitely not use a metal blade anywhere near your Dempster wires. I have found this product to be excellent and removing sticky residue from most surfaces.

Nailbag

[Dave-1]

Good morning @huntrobyn 

That is a pain. 😕 Removing epoxy would be a hard path I am thinking. I would be tempted to weigh up the cost of a replacement screen verse trying to clean the window back to being clear.  The amount of dollars you have spent on cleaning agents and potentially more dollars might tip the scales.

As something I would try, I would probarly have a go at the scrapers @EricL has suggested and follow his removal suggestion. Having the epoxy hard while scraping hopefully will create less mess. I would ballance that against scratches and also solvents destroying existing surfaces.

Dave