Hi guys

After 3 years of ownership - the car's 4 years old - I thought I should at last get round to taking the original dealer sticker out of the back window.

The pain is that it's one of those thin film ones - the type that are applied to the window and then the backing is pulled off - and is well and truly baked on (and looks a mess cos it's not even on neatly)

Of course, even though the car's a Superb and it's a bit of a pain to reach, scraping it off would be easy - if it wasn't stuck over the heated window elements.

So, any suggestions as to whether there's a type of solvent etc that can soften this sufficiently to remove it without damaging the elements?

cheers

Can you heat it up with say a hairdryer?

Try using a cloth soaked in real hot water to losen it then use a knife blade (if i doesnt damage the elements)

HTH

Cellulose thinners.

Try something like this

Sticky Stuff Remover - Removes labels, tape, etc 200ml on eBay (end time 18-Jul-09 06:03:32 BST)

wd40 is also good for getting the sticky residue off:thumbup:

wd40 is also good for getting the sticky residue off:thumbup:

Also makes the whole car stink for about a week :(

thanks to you all for your prompt responses.

Of the ideas suggested I think I'll go with the cellulose thinners first. It seems to me that the hairdryer will soften it but leave it sticky and still needing a solvent; getting it hot enough with a damp cloth will result in a soaking parcel shelf (it's not a hatchback) and still leave sticky stuff on the window; WD40 probably will indeed smell too much, and potentially stain the parcel shelf; and I don't want to go anywhere near with a knife blade - it's too difficult to accurately control it around the elements while reaching over the back seat. Of course if the thinners don't work...

The Sticky Stuff Remover that auditek suggested is also available at Halfords if you want a high street supplier - Sticky Stuff Remover from Halfords Price £4.99 3 For 2 On ALL Car Cleaning Products - and I've seen something very similar (if not the same) in my local Asda

Maplins Label Remover will also do the job - http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=4173

RainX window cleaner. Works a treat on stickers.