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Mar 23, 2007 | 06:27 AM

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stormydog

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removing decal off rear window

Help Please,
I have a decal on a rear window that was place inside, on the defrost lines, I would like to remove it , put do not want to damage the defrost, afraid if I just pull it, the lines will come off with it.
Any thoughts?:
Thanks !!!

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Mar 23, 2007 | 07:54 AM

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Blown 346

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I would use some GOO-GONE, dont be afraid to soak the decal first. That will help it come off and soften the glue.

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Mar 23, 2007 | 08:09 AM

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heat gun to soften the glue works well too. just get it hot enough to soften the glue but not scorch. back window must be glass and i assume yours is.

jim

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Mar 23, 2007 | 09:38 AM

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Heat sounds like a good idea but whatever you do take it S L O W and
E A S Y.

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Mar 23, 2007 | 01:06 PM

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...turn on the defroster to warm the decal and carefully remove...

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Mar 23, 2007 | 06:21 PM

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I'm sure that you'll get it off properly by following the previous advice, If not, grid repair kits are relatively cheap. Good luck.

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Mar 24, 2007 | 01:46 AM

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Quote:

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I'm sure that you'll get it off properly by following the previous advice, If not, grid repair kits are relatively cheap. Good luck.

That's very true. As a backup in case of damage the grid lines are silver oxide. To conduct electricity.

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