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Removing Old Contact Paper from Windows?

We moved into an apt that has old sticky contact paper on all the windows on the front porch. I have tried several things to get it off and nothing has worked. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've already smashed one window trying to scrape it off.

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February 11, 20180 found this helpful
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Try using a blow dryer to soften the glue so you can razor it off.

 
September 14, 20220 found this helpful

I tired steam it was working great until it cracked the window

 

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February 12, 20180 found this helpful
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You could try wetting it with a spray bottle filled with diluted ammonia or straight white vinegar. Let it sit a bit to loosen the glue and then use a razor blade to scrape it off.

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This works well for a variety of stickers and sticker glue residue. Finish cleaning with rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining bits of glue.

 
January 28, 20220 found this helpful

Can you mix vinegar and alcohol to get old contact paper off window

 

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February 13, 20180 found this helpful

I had the same issue at my last place and I did what Judy recommended with the heat and razor, then cleaned the rest off with cleaning solution and windex.

 

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February 13, 20181 found this helpful

The best way to do this is with a hair dryer. Heat up the paper and start to remove it little by little. Now use a can of coke and a sponge to clean off the rest of the sticky residue left behind.

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Coke works great with a sponge to clean up after the sticky contact paper.

 

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