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Old 01-11-2013, 10:21 AM
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Need help removing decal residue

I had decals on my rear windshield and removed them but when I'm washing my car I can see the outlining of where they were.

Anyone know how to get rid of this problem. Someone said steel wool but I'm not sure what kind to use

Help please
Old 01-11-2013, 10:33 AM
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00 if anything, but I don't think I'd do that.

goo gone. Just be careful not to drip it on the upholstery.
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that is an oxymoron.
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3M Adhesive remover spray. other than that, I have used cleaning wax with luck.
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Goo gone and goo off are ur best options... Just spray some into a cloth and scrub on it with it or apply a coat over the decal residue and wait for a few minutes...then wipe off..easy

Walmart has them on paint section

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Old 01-11-2013, 11:35 AM
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WD40 and a brand new razor blade
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Nooo steel wool. Just Goo gone, a rag, and some muscle
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When its dry you can't see a thing but once water hits it, you can see a "ghost image"

Ill try adhesive remover again with more muscle
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yeah try steel wool.

no, don't do that.

pick any of the suggested above.
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I believe you can clay bar glass, no?
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Maybe. Ill try it tomm
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claybar it
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Pour gasoline. Then lit a match. Watch it disappear.
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Theres no profit in that though

Claybarring would be ok ive taken off adhesive **** with it before
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Worked all day no time but ill eventually try claybar
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3M adhesive remover
Then clay bar it
Then glass cleaner
then use a glass sealant and you will be good to go
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