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

[Junkman]

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:

 

But are there better methods?

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

 

[willswitchengage]

ScotchBrite could work, or an organic solvent

 

WOT UR NOT LEAVING URS ON AS A MEMENTO?

[Pillock]

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.

[twosmoke300]

Tar and glue remover

[Junkman]

WOT UR NOT LEAVING URS ON AS A MEMENTO?

 

I IZ NO PINAPPLAR

[Steviemillar]

Zoffers are the best when removing residue, a bit salty maybe but does the job admirably

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/331301307439?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&device=t&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0

[trigger]

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.

[Formula Autos]

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.

[Angrydicky]

Think I'll just leave the last ones in my cars for old times sake.

[overrun]

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

[lisbon_road]

Sadly I am the anal weido who still has the first tax discs off my cars so I will put them in.  1983 for my 1967 Viva.  Sad - oh yes!

[DVee8]

Grinder

[Asimo]

Cooking oil is very good on most sticky stuff if petrol won't do. My tax discs are all going through the shredder asap!

[overrun]

 

Old motors suit this tat, imo.

[vulgalour]

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.

[Junkman]

For best results, replace screen.

 

You know, I might just do that.

It's the only way to make absolutely sure, that there is no trace of any stinking government left.

[vulgalour]

or put a hammer through it after checking insurance excess.

 

All the tiny bits of glass in all the places.  Use the hammer *after* you've removed the windscreen.

[saucedoctor]

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!

 

 

[EssDeeWon]

New windscreen?

[overrun]

You know, I might just do that.

It's the only way to make absolutely sure, that there is no trace of any stinking government left.

 

[trigger]

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/

[Partridge]

I'll be binning mine too. Stupid, sticky shite can go hang.

 

Hot water and old fashioned soap maybe?

[derskine]

 

Think it can do curvy parts.

[Partridge]

And then plug the hole with, I dunno, a tax disc holder?

[Micrashed]

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).

[Largactil]

This stuff's great for it:

 

[alf892]

OMG!

 

I can see this is going to be a massive problem!

 

Or an opportunity?

 

maybe I could buy me a van and offer a mobile service......

[sawdustman]

Just use zippo petrol and a rag.

[Bobthebeard]

Just use zippo, petrol and a rag, then run away.

EFA...

[Leyland Lawrence]

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!