Removing vinyl sticker from marquee

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I picked up a playchoice 10 and an op has a sticker on the marquee. Goo gone won't penetrate it at all. When I try to scrap it, it looks to scratch the marquee. What other techniques are used to remove these?
 
I would put some paint thinner or even some nail polish remover on a clean rag and wipe at it for a while. That should loosen up the adhesive and not effect marquee.
 
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I have used lighter fluid with pretty good siccess. I have had a few instances where it dulled the plexi though. Novus will shine it back up though. Or, this has worked several times for me. Lay the marquee flat. Spray the adhesive area with Windex. Let it sit for 10 minuses or so, then spray it again. It will loosen up the adhesive so you can scrape it off with a paper towel. You might have to repeat this process a couple of times. Try it, it works.
 
I had the same problem with a 40 year old Space invaders. I rubbed and rubbed with Goo gone and it's still there. I was considering goof off, but that is REALLY potent stuff and I'm a bit afraid it may attempt to melt the plastic.
 
I picked up a playchoice 10 and an op has a sticker on the marquee. Goo gone won't penetrate it at all. When I try to scrap it, it looks to scratch the marquee. What other techniques are used to remove these?

Be sure to use a plastic putty knife, not a metal one. A plastic one shouldn't scratch the Plexi. Then just keep soaking the adhesive with the goo gone. That worked for me. It was time consuming, but eventually it all came off.
 
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