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removing glue.

How can I remove glue from a pvc window frame? I have hooks on either side of my window to keep the net curtains up, but one of the hook has come away and left a residue of glue there so that I cannot stick a new hook up. Many thanks. Marymint.

Marymint Sun 11/05/08 17:21

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gipsey
Sun 11/05/08
17:29

try nail varnsh remover or you can buy glue remover in the shops tesco e.t.c. nail varnish remover worked for me

masterchef
Sun 11/05/08
17:47

WD40 might remove it

heathfield
Sun 11/05/08
19:36

'Sticky Stuff Remover', available from Lakeland Ltd, or discount shops, is made for the job.

thelewisgang
Sun 11/05/08
21:19

try eucalyptus oil - that is sure to shift it. if you have a 'home & bargain' store near you they sell this oil for 59p. hope this has been some help

KARL
Sun 11/05/08
21:47

Beware of nail varnish remover which is quite likely to dissolve the PVC and merge it and the adhesive - some other "removers" may have a similar effect. Isopropyl alcohol is ideal if you can get it. Use any other substance on a test piece, ideally not your window frame but some other PVC object but make certain it is PVC and not some other plastic.

shylock73
Sun 11/05/08
23:43

Nail varnish will disolve most plastics but is useful for repairing like materials. I have used it to repair my spectacles when they broke at the `bridge`. I used a little on both pieces to melt and held them together for about a minute, worked a treat and carefully filed and buffed on a mop at work.

ianmunt
Mon 12/05/08
09:27

White spirits or meths are a couple of good standby solvents for this sort of problem

noknowledge
Mon 12/05/08
09:30

a hammer and a wood chisel

Marymint
Mon 12/05/08
10:22

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Many thanks for all your time and trouble, and remedies - one is sure to work. Marymint.

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