How to Remove Stickers From Your Car
Do you want to get rid of that old, faded radio station bumper sticker? Did your kids decorate the car without your permission? Not to worry.
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Things You'll Need
- Car Wax
- Blow Dryers
- Mild Soap
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Heat Guns
- Plastic Putty Knives
Instructions
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Try peeling the sticker off with your fingernails.
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Heat vinyl stickers with a hair dryer or heat gun. Do not overheat the paint, or it will be more likely to chip.
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Peel the sticker slowly, pulling it off at a 90-degree angle while heating the next section.
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Put a solution of 1 c. rubbing alcohol and 1 c. water in a spray bottle.
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Squirt the sticker with the solution and allow it to soak in for a few minutes.
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Rub the sticker off with your fingers.
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Wash the area with mild soap.
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Tips & Warnings
Never use a metal scraper or anything abrasive on your car's finish; try a plastic putty knife instead.
Waxing the car will help buff up the surface after the adhesive has been removed.
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this didn't work for me, any other tips?
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shutupjudge
Jan 20, 2011
how to remove the sticker pinstripe? -
yourcomrade
May 10, 2008
I removed decal glue residue from painted surfaces using Finish Line Citrus Degreaser, undiluted. It required some reasonable rubbing with a cotton cloth, but worked really well. Make sure to clean the area after you're done. You may be able to find this stuff at an auto store, but bike stores are a better bet. At 10$ a can I thought it was a bit pricey, but it's an excellent degreaser for many other needs. I will be trying this first before Goo Gone or any other "heavy" stuff from now on.
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yourcomrade
May 10, 2008
I removed decal glue residue from painted surfaces using Finish Line Citrus Degreaser, undiluted. It required some reasonable rubbing with a cotton cloth, but worked really well. Make sure to clean the area after you're done. You may be able to find this stuff at an auto store, but bike stores are a better bet. At 10$ a can I thought it was a bit pricey, but it's an excellent degreaser for many other needs. I will be trying this first before Goo Gone or any other "heavy" stuff from now on.
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Sep 06, 2006
I used nail polish remover to remove two stickers from my car today. It works best if you soak the stickers in the liquid. I applied the acetone using a paper towel.
