How to Remove Stickers from a Car?

[SanEmma]

The methods to remove stickers from a car are: 1. Use a hairdryer to evenly heat the sticker, then peel off the heated part carefully and patiently to remove the sticker smoothly; 2. Find a towel or tissue, apply some essential balm on it, and gently wipe the sticker away without damaging the car; 3. Apply toothpaste on the sticker, rub it repeatedly with a tissue, then scrape off the remaining adhesive with an oil card; 4. Soak a towel in alcohol and wipe the sticker several times to remove it; 5. Spray asphalt cleaner on the sticker, wipe it with a towel, and then rinse with clean water.

[LaLouis]

When dealing with car decals, I usually start by using a hot air blower to heat the sticker for a few minutes until the adhesive softens, then slowly peel it from the edges. For any leftover adhesive marks, I pour a bit of essential balm or alcohol onto a towel and rub in circular motions for two to three minutes. For stubborn residue, I gently scrape it off with the edge of a credit card and then spray some adhesive remover. Finally, I wash off any oily stains with dish soap water, ensuring the car paint remains completely unharmed. If the sticker is on a plastic bumper, I avoid using too high a temperature to prevent deformation. Directly peeling off stickers under intense sunlight can leave adhesive marks, so early morning or evening is the ideal time for this task. After finishing, I always remember to wax the car paint promptly for better protection.

[DiFernando]

As someone who frequently changes vehicle colors, I recommend preparing plastic scrapers, adhesive removers, and cleaning cloths. First, evenly heat the sticker surface with a heat gun, keeping the temperature below 60°C. Once the adhesive layer softens, slowly peel it off from the corner at a 45-degree angle. Spray adhesive remover on any residual glue and let it soak for 1 minute, then gently scrape it off in one direction using the scraper. The key is to control the pressure, avoiding scratches as if handling a phone screen protector. For large-area stickers, work in sections. When dealing with stickers on windows, avoid the rubber seals as cleaners may corrode the rubber material. After completion, thoroughly clean the car paint with a degreaser to restore its original shine.

[Josephine]

The easiest way to remove stickers is to use a household hair dryer on the high heat setting to melt the glue. Once the edges of the sticker lift, slowly peel it off. For residual adhesive, use a cotton swab dipped in baby oil to dissolve it in circular motions, then wipe clean with an old towel after five minutes. If the sticker is on a metal car body, try rubbing the adhesive marks repeatedly with an eraser, which is gentler than using chemical agents. Remember not to use a blade to scrape the paint. For corners like door handles, use a toothpick wrapped in a paper towel for cleaning. After handling the adhesive, wash the used towel separately to avoid oil contamination on other clothes. The longer the sticker has been on the car body, the harder the glue is to remove; stickers applied just a few days ago are much easier to handle.