Question on safest way to remove scotch tape residue from clear plastic windshield -?

Hoping someone has been thru this and knows best way to remove without scratching/damaging the clear plastic windshield - I recently bought a used motorcycle with a clear acrylic type plastic windshield - the seller had inadvertantly put the ';For Sale'; sign on the windshield with clear scotch tape - when he removed it, the residual ';glue'; came off and is stuck in 2 nice big yucky lines on the surface of the windshield (Murphy's law again...) - There are so many products, %26amp; methods and cleaners out there - some for Glass only, some say safe on plastic, but this sticky old glue is not the easiest thing to remove let me tell ya. It almost needs a solvent like rubbing alcohol, thinner or terps, but no way do I want to use anything that harsh on delicate clear plastic surface. HELP !! ANYONE !! Have you been thru this problem ?? Let me know what to do Please !!! Thank you !!!Question on safest way to remove scotch tape residue from clear plastic windshield -?
There is this stuff called Citrus Magic , as seen on TV. You can get it at Wal-mart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc. Works great! If releases the gummy reside from sticker. Put it on, let it sit %26amp; wipe with a soft cloth or toilet paper.Question on safest way to remove scotch tape residue from clear plastic windshield -?
You want a solvent that will dissolve the adhesive but not the plastic. I think alcohol would work well, at least it's worth a try. If you have any denatured or isopropyl alcohol, try that. Regular old rubbing alcohol is diluted isopropyl and that might work too. Alcohol won't dissolve the plastic itself.





If that didn't work, you might try WD40, which is oil dissolved in a solvent. It will leave oil behind, which you can then remove with the rubbing alcohol. 8^)
WD40 is worth a try. People have also used heat from a hair dryer to soften the glue. Also try Plexus. Some of these methods can work simultaneously, but remember that excess heat can be as bad as scratching, so use a HAIR dryer; if it's too hot for your skin it's too hot for plexi.
I'd use your finger. The oils from your skin should get it off. just keep rubbing it. and it won't leave a scratch, anthing else and you may be risking it.
try windex and a plastic / rubber putty knife.





Soak it really good with the windex, then take the edge of the plastic knife and the residue should slide right off
I always use lighter fluid. It evaporates really fast, unlike WD40 which can leave an oily residue.
WD40.
zippo lighter fluid