UPDATE:
I got the heated razor blade decal remover and it worked great, except when it slipped and cut my finger
sliced open and burned at the same time, ouch!
it took most of everything off but a little sticky residue that came off easily with wd40 followed by alcohol after it was clean.
I did make a few minor gouges in it with the razor blade until I got used to it, starting it is tricky so it doesn't dig in but once its started it slowly glides right through the sticker. I did learn you have to make sure the sticker doesn't touch anything before it cools off or it will be stuck solid again lol.
thanks for all the help and advice guys