How to Get a Dealership Sticker Off
When you purchase a car from a dealership, it often puts a sticker or decal on the vehicle to advertise their business. When you peel the sticker off your car, it often does not come off easily. Sometimes pieces of the sticker and adhesive remain behind and create an unattractive spot on the car. Instead of leaving the sticker on your car, you can remove it with common items you have around the home.
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Things You'll Need
- Plastic scraper
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- White vinegar
- Liquid dish detergent
- Spray bottle
- Washcloth
- Water-displacing solution
Instructions
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Plug in a hair dryer and set it on medium or low heat. Hold the hair dryer six inches away from the sticker. Peel the sticker while you apply the heat.
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Peel the dealership sicker off the car with your fingernail. If you have difficulty removing the sticker, peel it off with a plastic scraper.
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Soak paper towels in water or white vinegar until they are wet. Place the paper towels over the remaining dealership sticker residue to loosen the glue. Scrape the glue off with a plastic windshield scraper.
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Remove difficult sticker residue by mixing 1 quart of warm water with two drops of liquid dish detergent and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Pour the solution into a spray bottle and cover the adhesive completely. Wipe the adhesive with a soft washcloth to remove it.
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Remove stubborn sticker residue by spraying a water-displacing compound onto the adhesive. Wipe the area with a soft washcloth.
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Tips & Warnings
Always test cleaning solutions on hidden areas to make sure they will not damage the surface.
Avoid using the high heat setting on the hair dryer because you can damage the paint.
