How to Get a Sticker Off of a Car Window
It can be frustrating trying to remove an unwanted sticker from your car window. Even if you get the paper part of the sticker off the window, sticky residue will probably be left on the glass. Fortunately, removing stickers from car windows is actually a quick task if you use the proper products and methods, which won't damage the glass.
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Things You'll Need
- Sharp razor blade
- Bucket
- Water
- Dish soap
- Rags
- Liquid fabric softener
- Denatured alcohol
- Paper towels
Instructions
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Peel off as much of the sticker as possible. Scrape the sticker off the glass with a sharp razor blade held at a 90-degree angle. Apply moderate pressure and scrape gently in one direction. Do not use a dull razor; this is more likely to scratch the glass.
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Fill a bucket with water as hot as you can tolerate. Add a few drops of dish soap. Use your hands to mix up the soap and water.
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Dip a rag into the soapy water. Scrub the sticky part of the window with the rag to further remove the sticker and residue. Wipe down the area with a rag and plain water. Follow up by buffing with a dry rag.
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Pour equal parts liquid fabric softener and hot water into a bucket if the sticker or residue is still on the window. Dip a rag into the solution and sponge it onto the affected area of the glass.
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Scrub the residue from the glass using the rag and fabric softener solution. Use the razor blade, if necessary, to scrape the softened sticker from the window.
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Wipe down the window with a rag and plain water. Buff with a dry cloth.
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Use denatured alcohol for particularly stubborn window stickers. Saturate a paper towel with denatured alcohol. Rub the sticker and residue from the window with the alcohol-soaked paper towel. Use the razor blade, if necessary, to scrape off any remaining sticker or residue. Wipe down the window with a rag and plain water, and buff with a dry cloth.
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Tips & Warnings
Another option for removing stickers is to dab white vinegar onto the affected area and allow it to sit for 20 minutes. Scrape the sticker from the window with a rag or razor blade.
