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    Default What is the best way to remove window stickers made of paper?

    Please don't laugh at the simplicity of this question,
    But i have a few stickers on my windows made of (what appears to be) paper,
    When you peel them with your fingers they just scab away but leave all of the sticky shit on the window.

    Whats the best way to remove these without damaging the windows or leaving any marks?
    I am afraid that things like metho will damage the tinting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ari666 View Post
    razor blades

    edit* oh they are ON the tinting? prolly best rub it off lightly with your thumb.
    Yeah,
    Theres 2 on the outside of the rear window, ones pretty big as well.
    I was thinking that hot water may be the only option and just trying to peel/rub it off with my fingers,
    Though i would imagine that would leave a mark.
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    go an get yourself a tin of wax & grease remover. bunnings, supercheap ect all sell it.
    dab some on a rag and rub, glue will dissolve, wipe clean.

    paper backed stickers shouldn't be too much hassle to remove.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Patti2912 View Post
    Please don't laugh at the simplicity of this question,
    But i have a few stickers on my windows made of (what appears to be) paper,
    When you peel them with your fingers they just scab away but leave all of the sticky shit on the window.

    Whats the best way to remove these without damaging the windows or leaving any marks?
    I am afraid that things like metho will damage the tinting.

    Cheers
    To be safe I would ring one of the window tinting companies & ask them what to use

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    Quote Originally Posted by brinz97VS View Post
    go an get yourself a tin of wax & grease remover. bunnings, supercheap ect all sell it.
    dab some on a rag and rub, glue will dissolve, wipe clean.

    paper backed stickers shouldn't be too much hassle to remove.
    Thanks mate, that's a big help.
    Ill try that out on a small section and see how it goes.
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    Tint goes on the inside. If the stickers are on the outside you should be safe to use a blade. If not, then a bit of prepsol on a rag (don't drench it), rub it over a few times, then try rubbing it off with your fingers once it has softened up

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    Cheers guys.
    Quote Originally Posted by Morton View Post
    You're better off using a 175g can of Masterfoods Wholegrain Mustard. I just measured that, and it's 9.5cm tall. Keep one in your car at all times, and if a police officer tries the "coke can test", you can tell him what I told you

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    Quote Originally Posted by Patti2912 View Post
    Theres 2 on the outside of the rear window, ones pretty big as well.
    on the OUTSIDE? razor blades. dont worry it wont damage anything. i have to peel of paper stickers everyday. import declarations and lot numbers get stick on the windscreens along with paint pens from the auctions in japan. a nice fresh razor blade takes em' off in a few swipes.

    easy as pie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ari666 View Post
    on the OUTSIDE? razor blades. dont worry it wont damage anything. i have to peel of paper stickers everyday. import declarations and lot numbers get stick on the windscreens along with paint pens from the auctions in japan. a nice fresh razor blade takes em' off in a few swipes.

    easy as pie.
    I had no idea man, thanks heaps!
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    You're better off using a 175g can of Masterfoods Wholegrain Mustard. I just measured that, and it's 9.5cm tall. Keep one in your car at all times, and if a police officer tries the "coke can test", you can tell him what I told you

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