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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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can't remove window decal??

a while back i put an indianapolis colts logo on my back window. it's not a sticker, its one of those where its just a sheet of clear paper/rubberish **** and it sticks to the window with pressure. anyways, it wasn't holding right, so i pulled the sheet off of the rear window and...THE LOGO CAME OFF THE PAPER AND STUCK TO THE WINDOW. now i thought maybe windex could clean it off, but its like paint. the ****** won't come off. i even tried scraping it. i cant get it off. anyone know of a product that will take it off really easy? also, i want to get my windows tinted, but idk if they can tint with this thing painted on my window. do you think tinters have a product to get this off, or they would be able to?


it would suck if i couldnt tint because of this thing
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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The tint company should have a good cleaning solution and likely will not charge too much extra.

If it were me, I'd try Goo Gone and a razor blade.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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heat it up and use a razor to scrape it off
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Try a rag and some kerosene.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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is it inside off the window or outside. let me know i can tell u
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 02:40 AM
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I know with any stickers or anything I removed from vehicles, brake cleaner works good. Just make sure you clean the surface you used the brake cleaner one well.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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its inside...sorry! its a real pain in the ass, and i want to get this thing out haha
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by "DREAMS"
is it inside off the window or outside. let me know i can tell u



inside...





BUMP
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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are your windows already tinted????

if not take ammonia and a rag and hold it over the spot for a while and then scrape with a good razor blade.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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not already tinted...ill give it a shot. thanks, if this fails more suggestions ideas would be helpful haha
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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lacquer thinner will work wonders to take anything off .. along with the idea of break fluid... ( be carefull with both they can ruien paint and almost anything elce if u dont clean them off.)
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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laquer thinner, goo gone, wd-40, heat it with any of the previous mentioned. + razor blade.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ryaan
laquer thinner, goo gone, wd-40, heat it with any of the previous mentioned. + razor blade.
x2 on the laquer thinner, ive seen that stuff take off anything, if not try carb cleaner
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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awesome, thanks! ill give this a shot sometime this week when i'm not feeling too lazy haha
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:59 AM
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laserblue2006 said the answer but dont use a razor blade on the defrost lines.... if not tinted just spray the ammonia overr the sticker ,close the doors and windows then leave it close for abt 3 to 5 hrs open and it be almost off the window just clean it....
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by "DREAMS"
laserblue2006 said the answer but dont use a razor blade on the defrost lines.... if not tinted just spray the ammonia overr the sticker ,close the doors and windows then leave it close for abt 3 to 5 hrs open and it be almost off the window just clean it....
o yea forgot about the lines....but i guess in the back of my head i figured he would be smart enough not to...
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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yeah, i know that those are a big no-no
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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this is what happens when your a colts fan


haha jk
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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update did this work?
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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havent tried it yet...its been in the upper 80's and low 90's with high humidy this past week, typical indy august weather. i dont wanna be in my car when this hot, when i do it ill let ya know
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Goo gone and a razor. The razor will NOT scratch the glass. comes right off.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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i would agree with those who said to heat it up, and then a razor, thats always the way to go!
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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BUMP; UPDATE!


i finally got the damn thing off, i used finger nail polish remover, which is basically paint thinner according to my mom, so i said what the hell and did it. and, yep it worked. it was a bitch...i had to scrub pretty hard and then pull tiny pieces that didnt come off with scotch tape haha.

thanks for all the help
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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well at least you got it off!...haha...
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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yeah, no kidding...i gotta get some tints now
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