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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.

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.

If you're like me, and have made the mistake of using sticker paper to make your own car stickers, and thought you could weather-proof the paper with acrylic lacquer, then you've come to realize that when it rains the sticker turns into a mess of running, bleeding ink. When you try to remove the sticker afterward, the glue stays behind, and won't come off with a damp cloth or endless fingernail-pealing. The best and only way to completely remove this type of glue is with cooking oil, a hairdryer and a plastic card, or baker's plastic dough cutter. First, apply generous amounts of cooking oil to the offending glue area with a cloth, then heat with the hairdryer for about twenty seconds or so (the portion you want to remove first), and using the plastic card work downward to remove the glue, repeat if necessary. This worked a treat for me. What this does is - the hair dryer heats the oil, which heats the glue, making removal a breeze. Wash the oil off with washing up liquid mixed with water, and then wax the area afterward with wax on wax off.

If you're like me, and have made the mistake of using sticker paper to make your own car stickers, and thought you could weather-proof the paper with acrylic lacquer, then you've come to realize that when it rains the sticker turns into a mess of running, bleeding ink. When you try to remove the sticker afterward, the glue stays behind, and won't come off with a damp cloth or endless fingernail-pealing. The best and only way to completely remove this type of glue is with cooking oil, a hairdryer and a plastic card, or baker's plastic dough cutter. First, apply generous amounts of cooking oil to the offending glue area with a cloth, then heat with the hairdryer for about twenty seconds or so (the portion you want to remove first), and using the plastic card work downward to remove the glue, repeat if necessary. This worked a treat for me. What this does is - the hair dryer heats the oil, which heats the glue, making removal a breeze. Wash the oil off with washing up liquid mixed with water, and then wax the area afterward with wax on wax off.

If you're like me and have made the mistake of using sticker paper to make your own car stickers, and thought you could weather-proof the paper with acrylic lacquer, then you've come to realize that when it rains the sticker turns into a mess of running ,bleeding ink. When you try to remove the sticker afterward, the glue stays behind, and won't come off with a damp cloth or endless fingernail-pealing . The best and only way to completely remove this type of glue, is with cooking oil, a hairdryer and a plastic card , or baker's plastic dough cutter. Firstly apply generous amounts of cooking oil to the offending glue area with a cloth, then heat with the hairdryer for about twenty seconds or so, the portion you want to remove first , and using the plastic card work downward to remove the glue, repeat if necessary.

Try removing the sticker on a humid, rainy day. The glue comes off easier.

Try removing the sticker on a humid, rainy day. The glue comes off easier.

If you're like me and have made the mistake of using sticker paper to make your own car stickers, and thought you could weather-proof the paper with acrylic lacquer, then you've come to realize that when it rains the sticker turns into a mess of running ,bleeding ink. When you try to remove the sticker afterward, the glue stays behind, and won't come off with a damp cloth or endless fingernail-pealing . The best and only way to completely remove this type of glue, is with cooking oil, a hairdryer and a plastic card , or baker's plastic dough cutter. Firstly apply generous amounts of cooking oil to the offending glue area with a cloth, then heat with the hairdryer for about twenty seconds or so, the portion you want to remove first , and using the plastic card work downward to remove the glue, repeat if necessary.

Use a hair dryer to heat up the sticker, then a plastic ice scraper to slowly scrape the sticker off. Once you have the sticker off, use Goo Gone (any hardware store should have it) to get the sticky residue.

Use a hair dryer to heat up the sticker, then a plastic ice scraper to slowly scrape the sticker off. Once you have the sticker off, use Goo Gone (any hardware store should have it) to get the sticky residue.

Soak the remaining glue with straight Simple Green. Let it soak for a few minutes and lightly rub it off with a soft cloth (no paper towels).

Soak the remaining glue with straight Simple Green. Let it soak for a few minutes and lightly rub it off with a soft cloth (no paper towels).

When removing a vinyl-type sticker that has been on your car for some time, try using a mixture of liquid dish detergent (1/5) and water (4/5) in a spray bottle. Spray over the sticker well and peel slowly. Avoid peeling at night. Peel in warm weather.

Once the top vinyl or plastic is removed, it's best to use a citrus-oil-based adhesive remover. This turns the adhesive into a gel that can be easily scooped up with a plastic squeegee or putty knife. Ask your local sign or art supply store.

After removing the sticker, try spraying the glue with 409 or WD-40 (let it sit for a minute) to remove the glue. Repeat as needed.

Goo Gone worked when alocohol, vinegar and acetone failed to remove adhesive residue from the security sticker on the jewel case of a new CD.

Use lighter fluid that you use for a lighter, or the kind to light your charcoals. This also works well when removing gum from sheets and cloth. Just rinse with soap and water afterwards. It has worked for me every time, even for removing road grime.

I found that if you remove the stickers right after you buy the car, they come off much easier. If any residue is left over, use a product like "Goo-Gone" with a rag. This way, it won't damage the paint.

Soak the sticker with Awesome. Use a scraper (although I used a key) to remove the top layer (paper) of the sticker. Spray more Awesome on the gooey sticky part, let it soak and remove the remaining sticker with a scraper (I used a key for this also).

I didn't have any of the above items handy, not even rubbing alcohol. So, I pulled out a jug of cooking oil. The key is to "smother" the area well, and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Then, go back with a credit card and scrape the oily goo up off the window. I wiped off the excess and finished with some Windex. It looks as good as new!

Use a hair dryer to remove the top layer then spray the area with WD-40 or CRC. Leave these on for 5 minutes then use a credit card to scrape off the goo. Repeat until clear.