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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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hi i was wondering whats the best way to remove decals off my civic. theres also one on my windshield and dashboard. thanks
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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finger nail and rubbing alcohol - then clean the windows
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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"goof-off" eats up adhesives well

u can also use

wd-40, rubbing alcohol, razor works good too


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i had to get decals off of work trucks before (company trucks), best technique we find is just using your finger nails. IMO better be careful when using goof off, i used it on my car to get off the civic decal before a paintjob and it was removing the clear off my paint... so you have to be careful, goof-off takes off eeeeverything if u aren't careful. </TD></TR></TABLE>

true, because goof off is in fact, a very weak "paint thinner" just be careful when applying


Modified by chewbakha at 9:44 PM 4/16/2006
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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i had to get decals off of work trucks before (company trucks), best technique we find is just using your finger nails. IMO better be careful when using goof off, i used it on my car to get off the civic decal before a paintjob and it was removing the clear off my paint... so you have to be careful, goof-off takes off eeeeverything if u aren't careful.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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hair dryer and finger nail
goo gone to clean up
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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On a very hot day make the sticker face the sun, it will get hot and soft enough and will peel of so easily, if there is any glue residue try windex, rubbing alcohal, or goo-gone.

Today I just peeled of stickers in the sun, what a breeze.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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peel it off doesnt matter day or night. but afterwards I would strongly advise you have goo-gone and use it. goo gone is the sh*t
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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I used "goo gone" before on my old civic and it damaged my paint.

I found the best thing that works is wd40 and your finger, maybe a hair dryer(won't hurt).
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 05:39 AM
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WD40 and patience.

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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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Steam gun/cleaner FTW. Melts the glue so you can easily peel it off. Great for removing tint as well. Done it many times. Hope this helps
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 09:58 AM
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goo-gone
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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Heat gun/hair dryer. and plastic razor blade,But be careful not to burn out the hair dryerif you use one.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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i used a hair dryer and my fingernail. denatured alcohol will take off the adhesive and your wax. make sure you re wax the area.
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