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Subject:Re: amendment to a suggested amendment for sticker installation.
From:Karl Wolz
Date:Thu, 27 Jul 2000 14:25:09 -0700

Someone suggested using soapy water.  I don't think that's a good idea,
since a soap film will remain under the sticker.  No matter how dilute, this
cannot be good for adhesion.

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Kay" <CTONLINE@webtv.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 2:03 PM
Subject: amendment to a suggested amendment for sticker installation.

> Even though I have been using windex to install semi door stickers for
> 25 years, with no adverse effects to the vinal lettering, there seems to
> be a bad feeling to using Windex, among a few of you,
> because it has ammonia in it, even though I instructed to use only a
> fine mist of the stuff, not give the glass a bath.
> Therefore, I would suggest for you folks to use a NON-AMMONIA, window
> cleaning product.
> The alcohol in the window cleaner, is the key, because it evaporates
> rapidly,and leaves no soapy film under the sticker.
> Please remember this is a suggestion only.
> If you have another way that you feel that's easier go for it!
>
> Good Bye, Good Luck, Farewell, So long,  arrivaderchi, and Chow, Chow,
> for Now
>
> Terry
>