A sticky problem

General Discussion
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Hello fellow SFNer's...


I have recently rented a flat that I am in the process of moving into but I have a little problem.


The previous occupants placed all their curtains on rails attached to the PVC windows with sticky backed hooks!!!!


I have removed the offensive gold hooks from the white PVC but am now left with yellowed sticky stuff that I can't get off... I am trying to find a product or solution that I can use to remove the residue, that will not damage or discolour the PVC (Alcool à bruler and dissolvant thus being definite no nos).


Any hints or tips gratefully received.


Merci in advance and a good weekend to all :)

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I was going to but in the past when I've used it on plastic, the acetone has practically melted the plastic. Acetone free doesn't appear to be much better either...

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Thanks Doreen. Some of it has come off and effectively there are some lovely yellow patches...

I ised to visit this site regularly when I was in the UK - had forgotten all about it since I've been in France. Many thanks :D

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Hello, have you tried nail varnish remover??

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no probs Damaris...my trade was graphics...so 'glue' was the very media that 'held it all together'.. Lighter fuel often saved my life (graphically )lol

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Thanks Ron. I'm pretty sure I've got some stashed in a box somewhere as well! Perfect ;)

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Hi Damaris,

the 'lighter fuel' you can buy for filling Zippos is excellent for this sort of sticky problem

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I hadn't thought of that Krister but I'll give it a go...thanks :)

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Some annoyingly sticky glues (price tags etc.) dissolve with fat. Have you tried butter ?