Take a look at the bumpers of every vehicle parked around you at a red light and chances are, they all have at least one sticker. Whether it be a newly purchased vehicle with dealership advertising or something more personal like “Hilton Head” or “I Love Mom!”, stickers are everywhere.
They’re so common they’re overlooked! And not just on automobiles either, I spent an hour today removing an amazing amount of stickers from my mountain bike. So from stickers on glass to stickers on clear coat/paint, here are a few tips on how to remove them without needing an Aspirin.
What you’ll want:
- Plastic razor blade
- Hair dryer
- Sticker remover (Goo Gone is a quality product)
- Spare towels
- Window cleaner (ammonia-free) for glass / Polish for clear coat and paint.
- Applicator pad.
The Process: (This method should not be used on any tinted glass).
- Heat sticker using the hair dryer from about a foot away until warm to the touch. Do not overheat stickers on Clear Coat/Paint, damage to the finish can occur.
- Use plastic razor blade to lift a corner until possible to grab with fingers.
- Peal off sticker. It may be necessary to use the hair dryer as you’re pulling on the sticker to prevent leftover residue.
- If any residue is left; apply a small amount of sticker remover to spare towel and wipe off.
- Clean glass with ammonia-free window cleaner. For clear coat or paint, apply a small amount of polish to an applicator pad and gently massage into finish, wipe off with towel.
Once completed you should have your vehicle free of any advertising or unwanted stickers.
As always, if a question arises during the process feel free to call us.
