How to Deal with Adhesive Stuck on Car Paint?
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Adhesive stuck on car paint can be handled by the following steps: 1. Apply a hot towel to the adhesive area on the car paint; 2. Spray cleaning agent or adhesive remover onto the adhesive area; 3. Let it sit for one minute; 4. Carefully wipe the adhesive off the car paint with a sponge cloth until the area is completely clean. Precautions for adhesive stuck on car paint: 1. Clean the adhesive on the car paint promptly upon discovery; 2. Rinse off the cleaning agent thoroughly after using it on the car body; 3. Avoid using excessive force or rashly applying carburetor cleaner, gasoline, or banana oil to clean. Adhesive stuck on car paint can affect the vehicle's appearance and cause the paint to corrode and peel off.
Last time my car also had some adhesive tape residue, so I sprayed some WD-40 from home on it, waited two or three minutes for it to soften, and then gently wiped it off with gloves, being careful not to rub too hard to avoid scratching the paint. After that, I quickly rinsed it with water and applied car wax for maintenance. This method is quite simple and saves money compared to going to a roadside shop, but you need to be gentle to avoid leaving marks. When parking, try to avoid spots near construction sites or advertisement boards, as those places often have more adhesive. If the area is large or the adhesive is deeply stuck, it’s safer to first soften the glue with a hairdryer before handling it. In short, be patient—don’t rush to scrape it off with hard objects. Protecting the paint is the priority, so you don’t end up needing polishing later, which is more troublesome.
