How to Peel Off a Bumper Sticker

Sometimes a bumper sticker's adhesiveness far outlasts the power of its message. Here's how to banish that outdated statement from your vehicle's bumper or window.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Lint-free Cloth
• Basin
• Rag Or Sponge
• Rubber Gloves
• Soap
• Razor Blade
• Plastic Spatula Or Plastic Putty Knife
• String Or WireString Or Wire

1. If the sticker is located on a window, scrape it off the glass with a razor blade.
2. If the sticker is on a bumper, first try to peel it off. On rubber bumpers, some stickers might peel away easily.
3. If that doesn't work, fill a basin with boiling-hot water. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
4. Dip a rag or sponge in the hot water and then press it against the bumper sticker.
5. Hold the rag or sponge over the sticker for 10 minutes. If possible, hold it in place with a string or wire.
6. Remove the rag. Use a plastic spatula or plastic putty knife to peel away the sticker. Work slowly to avoid scratching or chipping the paint.
7. If bits of sticker remain, soak them with hot water for another 5 to 10 minutes, then scrape them away. Repeat until you've removed all remnants.
8. After removing the sticker, wash the bumper with hot, soapy water and buff it with a dry, lint-free cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Paint thinner can help remove stickers on chrome bumpers. Do not use paint thinner on plastic, rubber or painted surfaces.