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No more tax disc ever again - how does one get the glue residue off the windscreen?


Junkman

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Since those stupid tax discs are now thankfully going to be binned forever, I'll immediately want to remove that daft holder the moment my last one expires (can't wait).

 

What is the best method to get 40 year old, presumably fossilised, glue residue off the windscreen without leaving a trace?

 

I was thinking this:

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But are there better methods?

If not, where can I find examples of those blades that are still made in England, and not China?

 

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Blades will only work on flat profile. If your screen is curved in two dimensions, you'll scratch the shit out of it as the corners will dig in and the middle won't be touching.

 

Either some sort of sticky stuff remover spray like Bettaware and all those types do (probably JML and something in The Range too), or put a hammer through it after checking insurance excess.

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Nail varnish remover (also known as acetone) removes most glues from glass.

 

As an added bonus it can be procured for free from the missus, if you are so afflicted.

 

A far cheaper option though would be to buy some from Boots or The Pound Shop.

 

Probably not the most effective of stuff mind, but for most of us it'll be knocking around in the house anyhow.

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I'm going to buy a age related tax disc to put in mine, that would also seem to be a very good business to get oneself into also.

 

Someone already does that, trig and I have had one displayed in my Escort, since I re-taxed it at the beginning of the year and nobody sez nowt. #abovethelaw

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cellulose thinners, clay bar, T-cut (other cutting compounds available) and good old elbow grease can all assist with this endeavour.  For best results, replace screen.

 

 

cellulose thinners, clay bar, T-cut (other cutting compounds available) and good old elbow grease can all assist with this endeavour.  For best results, replace screen.

 

Literally!

 

 

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I cant be arsed to remove mine in the MicraShed. Up to the missus what she does with the one in the C8 ( though it doesnt expire until March next year).

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This is the place I'm gonna get my reproduction tax discs from, a mate bought his from here and they looked bob on.

 

http://poplargreg.com/

 

 

I've just ordered one for the Dolomite! So as the tax is being renewed this month I'l have the last ever tax disc for the Dolomite and (sort of) the first. Although I won't commit an authenticity fail and will ensure it is 6 months FROM date of register!

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