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Zoesky1
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 1500
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 9:12 am: | 
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My house has old alarm company decals on many windows and doors. They're pretty well stuck on. Anyone have any ideas on how to remove them? I have tried scraping them, and it's a no-go. They're ugly. Help! |
IShep
Citizen
Username: Twinsmom
Post Number: 173
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 9:14 am: |
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Goof Off....takes everything off, but the smell is potent. |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11525
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 9:48 am: |
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...and a razor knive. |
Former Cowgirl
Citizen
Username: Formercowgirl
Post Number: 86
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 11:30 am: |
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Why do you want to take them off? The decals and signs from alarm companies are apparently real deterrents for burglars. No kidding. |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 417
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 11:57 am: |
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Goo Gone, probably same as Goof Off, right? |
Zoesky1
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 1501
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 1:20 pm: |
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Former Cowgirl, I hear you, but the thing is, the person who put them on stuck them smack-dab in the middle of certain windows, not in a logical place like a corner. Plus they are very old-looking, and I don't think any burglar would think the alarm was still in use.
We'll try Goof Off or Goo Gone + razor. Thanks! |
mjc
Citizen
Username: Mjc
Post Number: 1127
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 4:03 pm: |
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hair dryer might help. hair dryer, then razor blade or putty knife |
Eire
Citizen
Username: Eire
Post Number: 167
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 10:39 pm: |
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Razor blade, and rubbing alcohol... |
Jersey_Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 855
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 10:52 pm: |
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If that doesn't work, smash the window, then replace it.
I hope that's helpful. Oh, if you need someone to smash it...
P.L me.
J.B. |
Elizabeth
Citizen
Username: Momof4peepers
Post Number: 70
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 10:56 pm: |
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what Jersey_Boy meant to say was once you smash the window, PL him to come over and replace it. He's just itching to do another home-improvement project.  |
Jersey_Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 856
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 11:13 pm: |
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Elizabeth,
Okay, I deserved that. I like home improvement projects sooooo much better than home problem projects. Unfortunately, my leaky bathrooms have prevented me from paying proper attention to such matters as old decals. I am, therefore, offering my services in demolition.
J.B. |
Lou
Citizen
Username: Flf
Post Number: 155
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 4:53 pm: |
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Benzine takes off any labels and stickers from pretty much anywhere. And it can be used safely on plastic surfaces as well without any damage of the surface, as oppose to alcohol that "eats away" plastic and can cause some surfaces to loose color...
Just add a little to a cloth, paper towel, cotton ball and rub the surface. Then pull the label from one of the edges and clean any remained glue. |
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