Sticker residue on a plastic window

[Artie Fufkin]

I've just given the plastic rear screen on my [1998] boxster a clean using some MER which I had lying around. Done a good job it did.

However, at some time it looks like the screen has had a car dealer's sticker on it and the MER isn't getting rid of the residue. Is it safe to use one of the sticky-residue-removal chemicals which are widely available or should I try something else?

[belleair302]

WD-40 sprayed onto a cloth would be worth a simple try before moving on to something like Einszett Plastic-Vinyl Cleaner, Zaion Z-14 Plastic Magic Cleaner & Polish or Carlack 68 - Special Cleaner.

Any of these three will do wonders.

[Artie Fufkin]

Thanks for the plastic cleaner recommendations. I thought about WD40 already but am unsure how it might react with the screen?

[belleair302]

If applied by cloth (microfibre) there should be no problems. The other products are specifically for plastic and designed to clean without harming.

[Artie Fufkin]

I've just used WD40 and it's worked a treat - the sticky stuff has gone and the screen hasn't melted.

[belleair302]

Great news!