Removing window decals

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Jim Giblin

Is there an easy way to remove decals from the rear window without damaging
the anti-fog wires on the glass?

My kids have been out of college for several years and each time I look in
the rear view mirror I am reminded why I don't have any money! I wish to
remove the decals without damaging the wires. Any suggestions?
 
Jim Giblin said:
Is there an easy way to remove decals from the rear window without damaging
the anti-fog wires on the glass?

My kids have been out of college for several years and each time I look in
the rear view mirror I am reminded why I don't have any money! I wish to
remove the decals without damaging the wires. Any suggestions?
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Use a hairdryer to heat the decal, then its easy to peal off, then remove
any traces of glue with solvent.
 
Mad Sad Dad said:
yep - hairdryer works a treat ;-))
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I've just done the peeling bit, what solvent do you guys recommend to get
the glue off?

Stuart.
 
On 26/11/03 9:42 AM, in article
I've just done the peeling bit, what solvent do you guys recommend to get
the glue off?

Stuart.
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Whatever works, acetone, MEK, metho, turps, shellite. It will depend on
what adhesive has been used on the sticker for the fastest result.

Cheers
Hammo
 
I've just done the peeling bit, what solvent do you guys recommend to get
the glue off?
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Try things in this order:

Hot water and soap
White spirit
Paraffin/WD40
Celulose thinners/nail varnish remover
Petrol
Acetone
Nylon pan scourer with any of the first three
Course emery paper
Angle grinder
Flame thrower
Small thermo-nuclear device
Incantation


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Stewart Hargrave

I run on beans - laser beans


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Thanx for telling this guy in wich order. When you replied to me they were
in random order and I tried the small nuclear device first! Lucky the
battery was almost empty, or else it would have caused even more damage. I
tried it in the garage of the WTC.

Stickers are gone though!
 
On 26/11/03 9:42 AM, in article

Whatever works, acetone, MEK, metho, turps, shellite. It will depend on
what adhesive has been used on the sticker for the fastest result.

Cheers
Hammo
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I would argue against the use of acetone which can disolve almost
anything including possible the heating wire strips.

Chuck Fiedler
 
I would argue against the use of acetone which can disolve almost
anything including possible the heating wire strips.

Chuck Fiedler
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I have yet to see acetone dissolve metal that it comes into contact with.

There are plenty of things that acetone wont dissolve.

Cheers

Hammo
 
Stewart Hargrave said:
Try things in this order:

Hot water and soap
White spirit
Paraffin/WD40
Celulose thinners/nail varnish remover
Petrol
Acetone
Nylon pan scourer with any of the first three
Course emery paper
Angle grinder
Flame thrower
Small thermo-nuclear device
Incantation


--

Stewart Hargrave

I run on beans - laser beans
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LOL - just read the above !! I'm leaning towards incantation, with perhaps
a small sacrifice. I've seen tattoos come off easier than the sticker on my
back window.

Stuart.
 
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