Removing Vinyl Decals

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unleashedfury

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I purchased another car.. Used of course.. 99 Saturn L Series



Its in need of some TLC for the exterior. I mean someone went hay wire with touch up paint. And I can see it a mile away. I hope to get all this fixed up over the winter.



But Theres a vinyl decal on the rear window. I want it gone. I am nobody's billboard and Don't give free advertisment.



So I was thinking a plastic razor blade, and A low heat range on a heat gun. Will this actually work? Or is there a better method?
 
Clean the window.



Spray some mineral spirits on the decal (as a lube) and genitally use a razor blade.



Keep the razor blade flat on the glass and it won't scratch.



After the decal is gone, spray window again with mineral spirits and razor blade most of the glue off.



Final wipe of glue and your done.
 
Vegetable oil let sit for a while should come right off. I saw somebody do this and it worked. It was an older gentleman at a car show.
 
Thanks Guys...



Yeah I figures some sort of solovent. I prefer Plastic Razor blades. More chances to make a mistake and not as noticeable If I were to screw up with a actual metal one.
 
Heating it prior with either a steamer or a hair dryer (NOT HEAT GUN) helps tremendously. It prevents residue leaving behind, which saves effort as well as chemical cleaners.
 
the_invisible said:
Heating it prior with either a steamer or a hair dryer (NOT HEAT GUN) helps tremendously. It prevents residue leaving behind, which saves effort as well as chemical cleaners.
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The only reason I said Heat gun is becuase the one I have has multiple settings. Like 1 where is low heat.. Warm your hands on a cold day. and 5 that will make hell feel like a cool place :D
 
If it's just a vinyl decal on the glass a simple hair dryer is usually enough and just heat it and pull it off. I rarely even get adhesive left behind doing this. For adesive removal though I find Oil-Flo to be the best.
 
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