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Removing ghosting from sticker

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JCox, May 7, 2024.

  1. May 7, 2024 at 7:26 AM
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    JCox

    JCox [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys! Any ideas on how to remove “ghosting” from a sticker that was on my rear window?
     
  2. May 7, 2024 at 7:30 AM
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    TacoLin1234

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    You might try a "clay bar" approach. Works well on both body and glass.
     
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  3. May 7, 2024 at 7:38 AM
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    BillyE

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    You can polish glass with the same tools and polishes as clear coat. It’s just much harder.
     
  4. May 13, 2024 at 6:45 AM
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    Solvent
     
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  5. May 13, 2024 at 6:55 AM
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    Clay bar , rubbing compound and a little wax
     
  6. May 13, 2024 at 7:01 AM
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    jmneill

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    Acetone, gasoline, kerosene, mineral spirits, alcohol, hand sanitizer, goof off, goo gone, crud cutter, WD-40, PB blaster, brake cleaner, carb cleaner, throttle body cleaner, to name a few.
    Or razor blade, glass stove top cleaner, rubbing compound, magic eraser, to name a few more.

    Have you tried anything?

    Edit: nvmnd, this thread is already ancient...
     
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  7. May 13, 2024 at 7:28 AM
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    rolled93slc

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    Not gonna happen. The tint on the window has faded, and where the sticker was, it wasn't exposed to the sun. So it didn't fade under the sticker.
     
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  8. May 13, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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    Buy new sticker.
     
  9. May 23, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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    JCox

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    exactly - ima deal with it.
     

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