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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:58 AM
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Is a razar blade really best? will that do any damage to my window? I read 2 places to use a razar blade and it jsut sounds...violent.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:07 AM
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razors have worked for me in the past. when taking off inspection stickers, and military stickers. takes a while and sometimes leaves some goo behind, but they work and won't damage your glass. just keep it flat.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:10 AM
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i used to detail cars in HS. just keep the blade flat against the glass and have it at a 30 degree angle or so. dont use it on the inside of tinted windows and itll work great!
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:12 AM
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cool thanks, just wanted to make sure...the goo left over could be taken off with goo gone right? I rather leave a sticker on my window than be left with a stain.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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wet the widow with some soapy water. use a razor blade at an angle. scrape off the sticker. then for the left over residue, use one of those sponges with a mesh on it (its for removing bug and tar) and scrub until the goo is gone. rinse with water and ur done.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:14 AM
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i'm too chicken to put a blade to the glass also

i would either warm it up (sunlight/hairdryer) then let some goo gone sit on it
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:16 AM
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i dont think theres a way to scratch glass with a razor. i have used razor blads with some grease and it helped like a charm.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:21 AM
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Alright thanks guys, I feel better...will do it on next decent weather day, my opinion on the stickers changed and im not sporting a company name thats not paying me lol
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 05:23 AM
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taking off the streetglow stickers eh?

good... nothing but a shopping list ^^
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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razor blade w/ goo gone is fine i even took off the supercharged decal on my 89 mr2 which wasn't on the window.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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using a razor blade can get rid of the left over adhesive without the need for goo gone.
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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Razor blade is the best thing. I work at a Toyota/Scion dealership and the prep guys take off the windowstickers with razors. So for all of you guys worried about taking a razor to your car, it was already done once at the dealership.
Old Feb 23, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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Yep, razor. Used it three times on the car.
Old Feb 23, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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also, a very fine grit steel wool pad can clean any left over residue, with windex.
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