Sticker removal from inside EX Window - Honda Pilot

scharles · 09-03-2004, 10:15 AM

May 3 year old has nicely decorated his window of the pilot with a sticker. A big sticker...that rips as you try to take it off.

With the tinted windows...I am afraid you use anything or put a lot of elbow grease to get it off as I do not want to damage the tinting.

I do not know how the windows are tinted, but of previous cars I have had...it did not take much to damage the tinting.

Does anyone have any recommendations to get this sticker off the inside of the tinted window?

Thanks,

Steve Charles

jestmaty · 09-03-2004, 10:35 AM

If these windows are anything like my old Mazda MPV, the GLASS is tinted and not a film. You could probably clean it off by trying to soak the sticker with a sponge, then carefully scrape off with an old credit card edge or equivalent.

Just a suggestion since I too have had my kids do artwork on my windows.

I assume we're talking about the factory tinted glass and not the driver/passenger front doors...

Good Luck.

a2Pilot · 09-03-2004, 10:45 AM

Goo Gone works great for removal of stickers, especially paper-backed ones.

Goo Gone Info.

Titans Fan · 09-03-2004, 12:04 PM

I usually use the flat edge of a razor blade to get all the paper off, then pull the adhesive residue off with doubled up duct tape or packing tape. If that doesn't work, I use finger nail polish remover. Disclaimer: I have not tried this on the side windows, only the front windshield.

If you're worried about damaging the tinting, try whatever technique you use on a small inconspicuous area (like a corner of the rear quarterpanel glass).

Good luck and let us know how things turn out.

krygny · 09-03-2004, 12:42 PM

It dissolves most adhesives and residue. I've heard vinegar works too (if you don't mind your car smelling like a salad) but I've never tried it.

sfhondapilot · 09-03-2004, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by a2Pilot
Goo Gone works great for removal of stickers, especially paper-backed ones.

Goo Gone Info.

Yup, same recommendation here.

Available at almost any hardware store.

shutrbug · 09-03-2004, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sfhondapilot

Yup, same recommendation here.

Available at almost any hardware store.

My vote is for Goo Gone also. Works like a champ!

chas22 · 09-10-2004, 06:19 PM

WD-40 removes stickers, price tags all kinds of sticky stuff.

rnd243 · 09-13-2004, 02:15 PM

I'd go easy on the WD-40. It's basically kerosene. It won't hurt the glass, but I wouldn't get it on anything else.

09-03-2004, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
scharles Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sticker removal from inside EX Window May 3 year old has nicely decorated his window of the pilot with a sticker. A big sticker...that rips as you try to take it off. With the tinted windows...I am afraid you use anything or put a lot of elbow grease to get it off as I do not want to damage the tinting. I do not know how the windows are tinted, but of previous cars I have had...it did not take much to damage the tinting. Does anyone have any recommendations to get this sticker off the inside of the tinted window? Thanks, Steve Charles __________________ Honda Pilot EXL-RES 2004 Starbright Silver OEM: Running Board 3rd Party: Price Lionheart Seatsavers x 2; Britax Marathon LATCH Car Seats AUDIO: Ipod (connected via tape adapter for now)

09-03-2004, 10:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
a2Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,261 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Goo Gone works great for removal of stickers, especially paper-backed ones. Goo Gone Info. __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-L Redrock Pearl - Splash Guards, Cross Bars, Honda All Weather Mats, Cargo Tray, Yakima Rack Stuff 2003 Pilot EX Evergreen Pearl (Traded In) 2005 F250 Crew Cab Lariat Powerstroke 4x4 2000 Jeep Wrangler SE

09-03-2004, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Titans Fan Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 1,283 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I usually use the flat edge of a razor blade to get all the paper off, then pull the adhesive residue off with doubled up duct tape or packing tape. If that doesn't work, I use finger nail polish remover. Disclaimer: I have not tried this on the side windows, only the front windshield. If you're worried about damaging the tinting, try whatever technique you use on a small inconspicuous area (like a corner of the rear quarterpanel glass). Good luck and let us know how things turn out. __________________ '03 Pilot EX Silver Fog lights, side steps, Hollandia sunroof, cargo cover, crossbars, splash guards, '04 horns, & a bunch of wwong's 3M goodies '99 CRV

09-03-2004, 12:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
krygny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Panhandle(c) Posts: 2,831 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WD-40 It dissolves most adhesives and residue. I've heard vinegar works too (if you don't mind your car smelling like a salad) but I've never tried it. __________________ 2003 EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl Side Steps • Rear Splash Guards • Cross Bars • Cargo Tray • Cargo Cover • All-Season Floor Mats • StreetPilot ColorMap • WeatherTech WeatherFlectors • Fortera TripleTreds

09-10-2004, 06:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
chas22 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 174 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WD-40 WD-40 removes stickers, price tags all kinds of sticky stuff.

09-03-2004, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
jestmaty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 1,263 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If these windows are anything like my old Mazda MPV, the GLASS is tinted and not a film. You could probably clean it off by trying to soak the sticker with a sponge, then carefully scrape off with an old credit card edge or equivalent. Just a suggestion since I too have had my kids do artwork on my windows. I assume we're talking about the factory tinted glass and not the driver/passenger front doors... Good Luck.

09-13-2004, 02:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
rnd243 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, CA Posts: 38 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd go easy on the WD-40. It's basically kerosene. It won't hurt the glass, but I wouldn't get it on anything else.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Piloteers.org Advertisement

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread: