Mainly the left over glue
2006-10-27 16:29:06 · 21 answers · asked by uprightdrj 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
How to remove stickers from your car
1. Try peeling the sticker off with your fingernails.
2. Heat vinyl stickers with a hair dryer or heat gun. Do not overheat the paint, or it will be more likely to chip.
3. Peel the sticker slowly, pulling it off at a 90-degree angle while heating the next section.
4. Put a solution of 1 c. rubbing alcohol and 1 c. water in a spray bottle.
5. Squirt the sticker with the solution and allow it to soak in for a few minutes.
6. Rub the sticker off with your fingers.
7. Wash the area with mild soap.
*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.
*Users also point out that using wd-40, CRC or 409 will also help to remove the glue.
2006-10-27 16:31:58 · answer #1 · answered by brattybard 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This can be hard to answer not knowing how it was put on ie. is it painted on or a vinyl sticker. I would find out before you do anything. Just had an idea, Because it is a new car what if you went back to the dealer and ask them to remove it? Hey they are the ones that put it on in the first place. Then you don't have to worry about messing anything up.
2016-05-22 02:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply some oil on the stickers if they are made out of paper, they will come off after sometime. If it is a plastic kind of sticker apply some heat - hair dryer or a hot towel etc. This will loosen the glue.
2006-10-27 16:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by mamamia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use a blow dryer to remove the sticker. The left over glue try a little oil or downy softner, or dishwashing liquid......all 3 work. By the way should u feel a need to scrub use baking soda only. I think it might scratch bumpers although windows it will not.
2006-10-27 16:31:08 · answer #4 · answered by kay w 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Heat it up with a hair dryer, then stretch out a piece of fishing line (one end of the line in each of your hands, and pulled tight), then slide underneath the plaque. The residue can be removed with a rag that has a little WD40 sprayed on it. If the residue becomes hard to remove, reheat it, the residue then becomes easier to wipe off with the rag. When done, wax over the area.
2006-10-27 16:49:10 · answer #5 · answered by 007james bond 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i wouldnt suggest using a razor on the paint since one little error and u can scratch ur paint. but when i removed stickers i would first heat the sticker with a blow dryer and then peel it off. if youve already gotten the top part of it off and left with the mess then definently use goo gone. its not an abrahsive that will scratch ur paint. good luck
2006-10-27 16:32:43 · answer #6 · answered by scion_xb_girly 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a cleaner called "goo gone" which removes the glue without attacking the paint. It's inexpensive and can be bought at any drug store, grocery, or auto parts store.
I swear by the stuff.
2006-10-27 16:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by ©2009 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A hairdryer should soften it up enough to remove it. Might try using rubbing alcohol on a cloth to wipe it off as the hairdryer softens the glue.
2006-10-27 16:31:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hot air from a hair blower will warm the adhesive and let you peel the sticker off
2006-10-27 16:30:10 · answer #9 · answered by steve85249 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A hair dryer does the job great!
eeek! don't use acetone! it will remove the glue AND the finish on your car!
2006-10-27 16:30:54 · answer #10 · answered by indygocean 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋