Goo Off and Windshield..

[maverick1970]

Ok here's my most recent "tool" / "bonehead" move. I've taken my CalSci windshield off and put my OEM shield back on. Well the last time I had my OEM shield on was at the track in May. So after taking my track number off, there was some sticky residue left over from the sticker. So what did I decide to use to take the sticky off with.... that's right Goo Off. At first it worked but then it started to spread. So I thought there was not enough Goo Off and decided to add more Goo Off and spread it around. I only discovered that I wasn't spreading around the glue from the sticker but was literally melting the plastic. UGH... man do I feel like I doof.

 

[CHEMIKER]

Sorry to hear about your windshield! I think Vegasrider had a similar experience when someone stuck a parking ticket to his windshield.

I have studied the interaction between medical plastics and solvents and found that, in general, clear plastics are particularly susceptible to chemical attack from even mild solvents (rubbing alcohol, ammonia). What makes most of them clear is also what makes them sensitive to solvents. Here's what I do:

I use hot water and dishwashing detergent to get sticky stuff off. Soapy water won't attack the plastic. It won't dissolve the gum either but it will eventually get it off. The heat will soften the gum, the scrubbing motion by you will lift it from the windscreen, and the detergent will keep it from re-sticking.

This has worked for me so far. Anyone else have any tried and true way to get the glue off?

 

[SueMc]

I've found just plain mineral oil on a cloth very effective for removing sticky residue from most surfaces. Then the oil can be removed with hot, soapy water.

Haven't tried it on a windshield though...

 

[Stumbles06]

An old "grandma's" cure-all that works well, is eucalyptus oil...
Eucalyptus oil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Good for lots of stuff. I haven't tried it on plastics, but it shouldn't hurt it.

 

[reiobard]

i personally would probably try something dumb like putting the shield in the dishwasher to let it soak in very hot water and get soaped up, as soon as the washer was done i would take it out and then scrub it with the soft side of a sponge and more soap.

Let machines do some work for you. (probably would skip the heated dry option though)

 

[Tailgate]

So, I take it that your OEM windscreen is now toast? Incidentally, after I bought my KBC helmet I asked someone at a Yamaha dealership how to remove the near impossible decal on helmet and he suggested Goof Off. I didn't say anything to him but I decided against it. I still ride around with the sticker on helmet. I guess this means now that I really don't want to use Goof Off on my helmet. Goof Off works great for removing ink stains from students' desktop surface though!

 

[grumpy1luvs2eat]

I use a hair dryer to warm the label and gently pull it off. Just go slow and you should have little trouble, GRUMPY

 

[castle228]

I have successfully used WD40 to remove sticker goo from both the stock windscreen and painted surfaces, like the warning sticker on the top of the gas tank.

 

[revapi]

wd 40 is amazing stuff, i found this on another bike site..
40 uses for WD40

had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do ( probably nothing ) until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew?
Water Displacement #40 . The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts . WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.
The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
Here are some of the uses
1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
5) Keeps flies off cows.
6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37) Florida 's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers."
38) The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in
mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42) Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
P. P. S. I keep a can of WD-40 in my kitchen cabinet over the stove.
It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn. It takes the burned
feeling away and heals with NO scarring

PS, don't know if all above is true though... so I don't want sued if you find flies on your Cow.

 

[FZ1inNH]

Are you sure it melted the plastic? I read on another thread/forum/site someplace that it really doesn't but appears that way and the person used the Novus 3 step poly polish to get it back to new condition.

 

[steveindenmark]

Warm the goo up with a hairdryer and then use a soft cloth with petrol or white spirits.

Do a test piece first because it can scratch your screen.

Steve

 

[FZ1inNH]

What is the actual product? Is it Goof-Off, Goo-Off or Goo-Gone?

 

[interactive3]

For removing sticker residue I always use Bestine. It's rubber cement thinner. Available at craft stores (probably). I pulled off my FZ6 side stickers but it left all the adhesive. Bestine on a cloth took the adhesive off. Bestine is very flamable, so only use it on a cold bike. It also evaporates very quickly. It doesn't harm paint or plastic.

Bestine Solvent & Thinner, Art Material, Best-Test Rubber Cement Products, Best-Test Paper Cement: Best-Test Products - Union Rubber, Inc.

 

[interactive3]

Are you sure it melted the plastic? I read on another thread/forum/site someplace that it really doesn't but appears that way and the person used the Novus 3 step poly polish to get it back to new condition.

That Novus stuff is great for polishing out scratches an blemishes (if they're not too deep).

If someone needs a 2006 windscreen there is one on eBay. Search for item 150281496618.

 

[FZ1inNH]

The good news is the new stock screen for the '07 & '08 model is less than $40 on RonAyers.com.

 

[maverick1970]

Guys I appreciate the ideas and not adding insult to injury :spank: . I don't know why I didn't use the hairdryer method, because I've used it myself before to get old bumper stickers off my car. Guess I was trying to be in a hurry rather than digging through the bathroom looking for the hairdryer.

Interesting facts about WD-40. Never would have thought it could be so useful.

I've got some of the Novus cleaner polish stuff and will give it a try tomorrow. Work has got me on night shift right now cause of extra support needed for the Olympics. If worse comes to worse, I'll go out and buy some of that vinyl contact paper (wall paper like stuff) and put over the shield. Kind of like a ghetto tint job LOL...

 

[maverick1970]

Thought I would post some pics. The first step to recovery is admittance

 

[whitefox51]

Wow that kinda has a mad max/ frosted finish to it doesn't it? sorry to see that man

 

[Hollow]

Ok here's my most recent "tool" / "bonehead" move. I've taken my CalSci windshield off and put my OEM shield back on. Well the last time I had my OEM shield on was at the track in May. So after taking my track number off, there was some sticky residue left over from the sticker. So what did I decide to use to take the sticky off with.... that's right Goo Off. At first it worked but then it started to spread. So I thought there was not enough Goo Off and decided to add more Goo Off and spread it around. I only discovered that I wasn't spreading around the glue from the sticker but was literally melting the plastic. UGH... man do I feel like I doof.

OMG dont feel bad man. while i was reading your post I was thinking the whole time he should have used GOO OFF lol I would had been in the same boat as you. Sorry for the situation but will mark this one down in my memory never use Goo Off on anything Plastics.

 

[maverick1970]

Well after many days of trying to sand down the plastic and polish it with plastic cleaner, I gave up and gave it a few shots of cheap Krylon plastic paint. What do you guys think?