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Old Aug 13, 2011
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Sticker removal

So I have this 4 foot FmF sticker on the back window of my truck and its been there for about 6 years and is finally starting to peal and crack. The sticker is a white vinyl. Is there any way to remove this sticker and will it leave a fade mark on my back window??
this is an old pic but you get the idea, ps i have been having trouble lately with up loading pics.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011
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Just take your time and use a new, sharp razor blade. Since it is old, a new blade is going to be key.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011
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Yup razor blade will work perfect. Then clean the window and you wont even know it was there.
 
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you dont think i will leave a fade mark ? like from the sun ?
 
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On the window? No. I mean you might get an outline of goo when it's finally off, but a good cleaning with fix that up.

You only have to really worry about "fade" when peeling stickers off of the paint.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2011
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After you get it scraped off with a razor blade you can use WD-40 to remove the adhesive residue.
 
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well thanks for the advice, its raining here today so its gonna have to wait till tomorrow
 
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After using a razor blade to remove the sticker, use nail polish remover (acetone) and cotton ***** to remove the adhesive. That's what I do anyway...
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011
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Use a hair dryer to heat it as you go. It helps break the glue. DO NOT use a paint heat gun they get far too hot and may shatter the glas in the right conditions.
As mentioned, acetone next to remove the residue
 
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