Can the residue be removed without damaging the decal?

[2K4CE]

Unfortunately the previous owner removed the black factory decal and applied this silver one directly over the residue.
Can the residue be removed without damaging the decal? I dont really want to strip it off and spend 200 on a new decal set.
I've tried carefully using a claybar and a q-tip with degreaser.

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*edit: I guess the forum destroys image quality. It's what you'd suspect: An outline of the previous letters that doesn't quite line up with the new ones.

 

[SNP209]

Degreaser won't touch that. Need to use an adhesive remover. 3M general purpose adhesive cleaner is a good one. Just a heads up, even after removing the residue, there might be some "ghosting" remaining.

 

[2K4CE]

Thanks, I'll check it out. As long as I can get it looking good from a foot away or so I'm happy.