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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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Wasn't sure if this was asked and couldn't find it via search.

I plan on placing a custom decal on my back passenger window, however there's a Lexus Manufacturer sticker in the same location.

Should I or have any of you removed the Lexus sticker by scratching it off? I've attached a pic for reference.

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*Updated* uploaded a better picture of the area -
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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I dont see any stickers in this picture? Please take a pictur of the specific area.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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Are you talking about the glass stamp with the vehicles VIN?
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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The glass stamp, yes. Does it show the VIN? i havent looked closely at what it actually says.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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Ya it should have the VIN. If it really bothers you put black vinyl on top of it and then put your decal on there. I wouldn't try to remove/scratch it out.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:39 AM
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I didn't know it had the VIN on that? I was wondering the same also. I have a decal, but it looks like you can't take it off, so I just put it right on top...doesn't bother me anymore.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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Ya I think it's like an anti theft measure. So it makes it "harder" for someone to part a stolen car.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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I thought they were laser etched or stamped into the glass? It won't be easy to remove.
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According to the defensive driving course I just took, the etchings are safety certification for the glass. Removing those is technically illegal, kind of like the tag on a matress that says not to remove.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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You can't remove the Lexus stamp on it.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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i think they etched it in the glass.....
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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I don't see a VIN in the picture the OP posted at the top of the thread. Nor do I remember seeing my VIN etched on the glass on my car, at least not in a visible location.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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No, the VIN's are not etched (at least not in that location from the factory) it's just safety information/manufacturer information about the glass.

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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions guys!

Originally Posted by dvo
I didn't know it had the VIN on that? I was wondering the same also. I have a decal, but it looks like you can't take it off, so I just put it right on top...doesn't bother me anymore.
Can you post a close-up picture of your decal ontop of the Lexus stamp? Do they not interfere with each other?

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i think they etched it in the glass.....
Definitely not etched. I was able to softly poke at it with my fingernail.

If it's just a safety warning etc i think i will go ahead and scratch it off before placing my decal.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
No, the VIN's are not etched (at least not in that location from the factory) it's just safety information/manufacturer information about the glass.

Jeff
Sorry guys I could have sworn it was on there. My bodyshop guy was complaining about it when swapped my door. I'll have to look at it. Thanks for clarify Jeff
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