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Old Apr 15, 2018 | 03:13 PM
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Just noticed some Phantom Footprint stickers on the C5 I bought. I am the third owner. I understand that Dealerships install them. The Chevy dealership that originally sold the car is no longer in business and I haven't been able to find the original owner. Contacted the Phantom Sticker Company and they said the original owner would have to transfer to me. tried to remove one but it leaves a mess. Anyone dealt with these before?
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Never heard of that. What exactly are phantom footprints?
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Never heard of that. What exactly are phantom footprints?
Stickers placed on different locations on car that have a unique number to track the vehicle if stolen. If removed they still leave an ultra violet footprint with tracking number.
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Originally Posted by Golfingbob
Just noticed some Phantom Footprint stickers on the C5 I bought. I am the third owner. I understand that Dealerships install them. The Chevy dealership that originally sold the car is no longer in business and I haven't been able to find the original owner. Contacted the Phantom Sticker Company and they said the original owner would have to transfer to me. tried to remove one but it leaves a mess. Anyone dealt with these before?
Mine has these on it as well. Interesting.
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First I've heard of that product also, but it sounds interesting.

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First I've heard of that product also, but it sounds interesting.
Never heard of it
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Found this among other things on the web

https://www.iasdirect.com/products/Anti-Theft.aspx
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by glbeauchamp
Found this among other things on the web

https://www.iasdirect.com/products/Anti-Theft.aspx
Sent an email to the company and they said just remove the stickers-it could not be transferred to me.
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Well that seems rather a rip off. I'd suggest WD40 for goo removal. Generally removes the adhesive and doesn't hurt most finishes.
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I think I will just leave the stickers on. Don’t want to make a mess since they have been on there 16 years. Really surprised the company did not offer any help on the best way to remove them or offer the service.
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so this doesn't my mine worth tons of money!
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