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Old 04-06-2004, 12:32 PM
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I've had a temporary sticker in my back hatch window on the T/A for about 2 weeks...anyhow, I got my plates today, and low n behold when I pull the temp sticker off the tape (duct) left a residue. What's a good way to get the residue off? The window is tinted so I don't want to use anything that will destory the tint. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Old 04-06-2004, 01:56 PM
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carefully use a razorblade to scrape it off especially if it is on a tinted surface.
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If its on a tinted surface you're better off using something other than a razor blade unless you're REALLY careful. Try not to use anything really harsh either, or it may mess up the tint.

I say try your best to use some kind of glass cleaner, let it soak into the residue a bit then if you're REALLY REALLY careful use the blade. When we had to remove stickers off the tinted window cars, a lot of time it would come off just by scrubbing it after lettin the solution soak in a bit.
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goo-gone..
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I have goo-gone, just afraid that it'd be too harsh and end up eating the tint.
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I have ALWAYS used fingernail polish remover to remover sticker/tape film... not mine of course.
I have never used it on tint though... I'd suggest just being patient and using some elbow grease and a wet rag.... I wouldnt risk messing up the tint.
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WD-40, let it sit for a bit and then work it off
with a paper towel. Gentle, chemically, but pretty
effective.
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DONT use a razor, hell windex or Stoners glass cleaner will work.

Plastic razor would work, but good luck finding them (and if you do let me know where at)
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I would think that any of those citrus based goo removers would be fine.
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Goo gone has worked on my car before... I used a plastic scrapper and some goo gone!
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Yeah I'd say WD-40 or an ammonia-free window cleaner. Windex is not ammonia-free. Ammonia makes your tint turn purple.



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