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"Tripper" (tripe46) 03/30/2019 at 11:20 • Filed to: None

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What would you use to get this (probably 10+ year old sticker and the gunk behind it off? I was thinking a razor and goo gone/goof off but I’m nervous about using a razor on the glass. What say ye?

bshappy > Tripper 03/30/2019 at 11:25

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You’ve got it right. Razor then goo gone. If you have a heat gun heat it up a little first. Should make it easier to get off.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Tripper 03/30/2019 at 11:28

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blow dryer

razo should be fine.. but even a metal spatula will probably do the trick

with a little more effort

Urambo Tauro > Tripper 03/30/2019 at 11:36

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If you haven’t used a razor blade on glass before, boy are you in for a treat! Don’t be afraid; it won’t hurt the glass unless you’re using a dirty/damaged blade or a bad (like perpendicular) angle. Use a fresh blade and angle it about 30 or 45 degrees from the glass. Lubricate the glass with window cleaner (or maybe adhesive remover in this case) and it’ll glide across like a clay bar. But do be careful around the edges, so that you don’t cut into the seals.

Funktheduck > Urambo Tauro 03/30/2019 at 11:40

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That’s how my friends strip tint basically. The real old stuff can be a pain though

E92M3 > Tripper 03/30/2019 at 11:41

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Don’t be afraid of using a razor on glass. That’s how old tint is removed, it’s what house painters use on windows. Most don’t even mask off windows because it’s more efficient to just use a razor afterwards.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 03/30/2019 at 11:47

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A razor blade and the solvent of your choice will be fine on glass. Another option is heat via   your wife’s hair dryer  a heat gun or steamer. It can soften up the adhesive and make the rest of it easier in some circumstances.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Urambo Tauro 03/30/2019 at 14:04

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You want to go under the seals if at all possible, because then it SHOULD be no worse than reinstalling the seal. Meaning it’ll just pop right back into place, no problems.

Do NOT use citrus-based solvents or ANYTHING containing  isopropyl alcohol. The seals are old rubber and these WILL damage it. Apply them to a microfiber cloth AFTER the bulk of the sticker is removed, and use some elbow grease.

Tripper > bshappy 03/30/2019 at 14:54

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It was super easy! To my surprise the sticker came off in two big pieces and the razor was perfect combined with goo gone.

Tripper > Urambo Tauro 03/30/2019 at 14:58

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Boy were you right! It was super easy!

bshappy > Tripper 03/30/2019 at 15:37

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Great to hear. Goo gone is one of my favorite products. It makes something that would otherwise be very tedious very easy.

Tripper > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 03/30/2019 at 17:17

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I lucked out the sticker came off easily in two big pieces adhesive came clean with a razor. The car looks much better and now I can see traffic lights!

Urambo Tauro > Tripper 03/30/2019 at 17:58

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Awesome! It l ooks great!