Tips on removing signs from glass- Heavy-Duty double-sided tape?

[Speedsterbeast]

Looking for help on removing signs on glass.
They are in a hospital indoor.
They are mounted using heavy-duty double-sided tape.
I'm afraid of breaking the glass if I pry too much.
Also tried a hacksaw blade, but I just scratched up the glass.

Any ideas?

 

[Texas_Signmaker]

What kind of sign is it?

I only came across this once. I sprayed brake cleaner between the sign and the glass, then used fishing line to slowly remove a glass plaque from a glass wall. My hands were beat red after it was all said and done.

 

[GAC05]

If they are really stuck use some fishing line tied to a dowel on each end. Same way you would remove the badges off a vehicle without damage.
Once you get the sign out of the way you should be able to razor the leftover tape off - keep it wet.

 

[Speedsterbeast]

If they are really stuck use some fishing line tied to a dowel on each end. Same way you would remove the badges off a vehicle without damage.
Once you get the sign out of the way you should be able to razor the leftover tape off - keep it wet.

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[Speedsterbeast]

I'll try that tomorrow.
Thanks!!!

 

[JR's]

braided fishing line 2 sticks. have them sign a waver.

 

[Johnny Best]

I use thin stainless steel leader wire wrapped on two dowels. Seems to hold up better than fishing mono or braided. Just get it behind sign and in a back and forth sawing motion work your way down the sign. It will come right off and cut through the double sided tape or glue.

 

[JTBoh]

I use a cold war era Soviet-issue garotte.

 

[Johnny Best]

I use a cold war era Soviet-issue garotte.

I got the idea from when they did in Luca Brasi. I think they used piano wire.

 

[Pitzu]

After removing the signs as suggested (with fishing line), use a little bit of paint thinner to soften the adhesive and then use a plastic vinyl remover (to avoid scratching the surface).

You can see some of the tools here:
Entschriften von Grafiken, Drucken und Folien

 

[KMC]

i use this works wonders and doesn't scratch
Emblem Removal Tool | Image1Impact

 

[iraney]

I usually use heat and wiggle it off then clean the adhesive off the glass.

 

[Terry01]

Windscreen wire cutter.. https://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-87425-Windshield-Cut-Out/dp/B000JFUW9U

 

[Andy D]

i use this works wonders and doesn't scratch
Emblem Removal Tool | Image1Impact

Can you imagine trying to explain these to TSA, if you accidentally left them in your carry-on?

 

[KMC]

Can you imagine trying to explain these to TSA, if you accidentally left them in your carry-on?

LOL may have to have them engraved with 'only to be used on sacrificial chickens'

 

[Moze]

I have to do this pretty much weekly. I typically use a really thin putty knife to push/cut through the tape. If that doesn't work, I use Kevlar string. Very difficult to break and won't damage glass. click

 

[Johnny Best]

I also use fluorocarbon which is stronger than mono or brade. Going to try the Kevlar.

 

[ArlingtonSigns]

Looking for help on removing signs on glass.
They are in a hospital indoor.
They are mounted using heavy-duty double-sided tape.
I'm afraid of breaking the glass if I pry too much.
Also tried a hacksaw blade, but I just scratched up the glass.

Any ideas?

I agree with the others using piano wire, fishing mono or braid, but inside a hospital I would not use paint thinner or other harsh smelling chemicals as the staff may get mad over the smell. Maybe as a last resort would I try a harsh smelling chemical. Try keeping it wet with isopropyl or denatured alcohol in a pump spray bottle while sawing it.

 

[JimmyG]

braided fishing line 2 sticks. have them sign a waver.

same deal here but never do a waiver and have never broken a window. I know, there's a first time for everything...
Afterwards use plastic razor blade and Rapid Remover...

 

[JimmyG]

I have to do this pretty much weekly. I typically use a really thin putty knife to push/cut through the tape. If that doesn't work, I use Kevlar string. Very difficult to break and won't damage glass. click

I've been wondering what to do with all that kevlar string that I pull from cut line tape....~