How to Remove Reflective Stickers from Cars?
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Methods for removing reflective stickers from cars: 1. Before removing the reflective stickers, wash the vehicle and wipe it clean to facilitate the detection of residual adhesive around the stickers; 2. After cleaning and wiping, use a hairdryer to heat the stickers. A heat gun specifically designed for anti-explosion film can be used. Heat one corner of the sticker, then lift it with a plastic scraper and gently pull it; 3. Then, direct the hot air at the junction between the sticker and the car body, pulling it off slowly while blowing. The optimal positions for reflective stickers on cars are on both sides of the front and rear bumpers and the wheel arches, but they must not block the license plate. It is important to note that too many reflective strips on small cars can be overly bright and affect nighttime driving safety.
Last year, I bought a used car with old reflective stickers on it that looked really annoying. I thought about removing them myself to save money and hassle. First, I used a hairdryer at home to blow hot air on the reflective stickers for about a minute or two to soften the adhesive and reduce its stickiness. Then, I slowly peeled them off from the corners, being careful not to rush to avoid damaging the paint. After peeling, there was still some sticky residue left, so I quickly wiped it off with alcohol on a soft cloth, and it cleaned up nicely. Finally, I polished the surface with car wax for better protection. The whole process took only half an hour, using just a hairdryer, alcohol, and a cloth—simple and safe. I felt a sense of accomplishment doing it myself and recommend wearing gloves to prevent burns while peeling. If the adhesive is too stubborn, you can buy some professional adhesive remover from the supermarket. After all, reflective stickers are usually applied to the rear or sides of the car to prevent scratches, but after aging over time, removing them and replacing them with new ones or leaving the car bare can make it look fresher.
