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kyo216
11-16-2006, 09:06 PM
whats up everybody. im new here to the forum and also a new owner of a 97 c280. my cousin gave it to me for FREE! =)) anyways i have this faded USC sticker on the back windshield and im been working at trying to get it off. ive researched around and cant seem to find one that works. i heard that using a blade is a best but i dont want to scratch in window or cut the defroster sensors. thx for any advice you guys can give me.
Mercedes DIY
11-16-2006, 09:17 PM
Home depot sells this product called "Goof off" it removes anything sticky from... well.. anything! other places might sell it too. its only a few bux per bottle..
OCKlasse
11-16-2006, 10:03 PM
I have used Goof Off, but I think WD40 works the best...
Renn 208
11-16-2006, 10:38 PM
if you happen to have lighter fluid laying about, that works well too.
jnolte
11-16-2006, 10:43 PM
gasoline works too
vcruiser
11-17-2006, 06:32 AM
nail polish remover and a little towel thing

works like a charm
kyo216
11-17-2006, 07:13 AM
hmmm i will try using the wd40 since im too lazy to get nail polish remover. thanks for the help.
Proven Guilty
11-17-2006, 08:09 AM
goof off and goo gone are both citrix acid based (yep, made from oranges, lemons, and grapefruit).

they're less harsh than gasonline, nail polish remover and such, and if it drips, i'd rather have that on the rear deck than WD-40 since it sounds like the sticker is on the inside.
kyo216
11-17-2006, 11:06 AM
the sticker is on the outside. anyways i bought a can of wd40 and i was using my fingernail to try and get it off. but it was taking forever. is there any tools i can use to make this quicker?
OCKlasse
11-17-2006, 11:40 AM
Originally posted by kyo216
the sticker is on the outside. anyways i bought a can of wd40 and i was using my fingernail to try and get it off. but it was taking forever. is there any tools i can use to make this quicker?

use a hairdryer first to soften the glue, then use WD40
kyo216
11-17-2006, 04:18 PM
yea i think would help alot actually. completely forgot about using it.
Proven Guilty
11-17-2006, 04:39 PM
if it's on the outside, just use a razorblade. the window defroster path is on the inside of the glass on all cars, and even though is seems like it would scratch the glass, a straight edge razor should take it off clean with no issues.