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Old 04-28-2009, 07:45 PM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIN_etching
http://www.vinshield.com/
http://www.watchyourcar.org/content/?/protect/devices

"VIN etching is a countermeasure to motor vehicle theft. It most commonly involves the use of a stencil and glass etching paste to etch a vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) onto the windshield and windows."

Saw someone had a sticker on their car. Never heard of it before. Discuss.
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Old 04-28-2009, 07:48 PM
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seems like the kind of thing a thief probably wouldn't notice until they had already stolen the car
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Old 04-28-2009, 07:48 PM
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On my old Corolla all the windows had the VIN etched in them from the factory.:thinking: Weren't that noticeable until I tinted the car.
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Old 04-28-2009, 08:30 PM
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Old 04-28-2009, 08:36 PM
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Old 04-28-2009, 09:31 PM
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i always questioned this approach to counter thieves. i guess its more so for the chop shops
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Old 04-28-2009, 09:34 PM
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That shit is free here in AZ h: I don't get them though
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Old 04-29-2009, 04:42 AM
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the woman had that offered to her. she didn't get it.
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Old 04-29-2009, 05:48 AM
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when they steal honda's they take everything but the windshield and windows, so it wouldnt matter.
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Old 04-29-2009, 05:50 AM
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Everyone should etch Vin next time you see him.
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