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Old 28 February 2006, 08:58 PM
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How can i get the sticker the dealer has kindly stuck on the inside of my rear window? I now the hairdryer trick but i was just wary of the heating elements in the window? Could these be damaged if i go at it

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Old 28 February 2006, 09:02 PM
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Suppose that depends on how long the sticker has been on for. On older cars I have had, I have seen me damaging the elements. Try T-Cut and or white spirit and of course your nails. I would even suggest turning up your heater in the car and of course the heated rear window and take it for a good drive before you start picking.
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Its 5 months old
Old 28 February 2006, 09:25 PM
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Use some cellulose thinners, they will eat straight throught he viynl and the glue and wont harm the elements. Your local halfrauds will have small tins of it..

And as a bonus you get off your pickle!
Old 28 February 2006, 10:18 PM
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Nice one! er i mean the fact that it removes the sticker...

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Old 01 March 2006, 05:51 PM
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A drop of petrol on a rag will shift it.

Piece of ****!

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Old 01 March 2006, 06:05 PM
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outside or inside.

a stanley knife blade on a very flat angle does the trick, on the inside its not really safe with the heated screen lines being there.

if theres any glue left, petrol, t-cut or just any glass cleaner will remove it...


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Yeah that was the worry see it's on the inside- didnt want to damage the heating elements

I'm going at it this weekend! it's right at the top of the window but farther down enough to be seen when you look in the rear view mirror!




So expect question monday:

Anyone know where to get heating elements from?
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still try the blade, or get a paint scraper and be careful,


acetone, it might dissolve the sticker, i have loads hear, not sure where you can buy it from though, that shopuld also do the trick


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Try a cloth soaked with lighter fluid, works for me everytime, just dissolves the glue!
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A drop of petrol, one wipe and it will be off or my name's not Ted!

Ted.
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Any news? how did it go? any damage?
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Crikey that was last year!

It came off with fingernails and patience in the end!
Old 22 March 2007, 08:09 PM
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Yep, I found the search button Did it, pull off or damage the heated the rear screen. I'm tempted to remove it. but don't want to turn a nice day into a s##t day
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No it didnt do any damage- crack on I'd say.

[disclaimer- er.... not my fault if it does go wrong!!]
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Originally Posted by captain ted
A drop of petrol on a rag will shift it.

Piece of ****!

Ted.

So whats that then petrol on a rag or **** on a rag!!!!
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