What to Do When There's Glue Residue After Removing a Car Sticker?

[DiPaislee]

Use a hairdryer to blow hot air until it becomes too hot to touch, then immediately apply even pressure to peel off the car sticker. You can first dampen and soften the paper of the car sticker with a wet towel, then rub it off. Diluent can also be used to easily remove it. For glass that already has a film, never use cleaning agents, as some chemical agents may damage the car film.

[VonOlive]

To be honest, I just dealt with this myself last month! After removing the annual inspection sticker from my old car, it left behind a sticky residue that looked really unsightly. I tried several methods and found that using essential balm or floral water with an old bank card works great. Just pour a little on, let it soak for a while until the adhesive softens, then gently scrape it off with the card at an angle—the entire layer comes off without scratching the glass. If you don’t have those, cooking oil or WD-40 spray also works. For any leftover oily film, finish by wiping the glass twice with glass cleaner and newspaper for a crystal-clear finish. Remember to wear gloves the whole time, especially since WD-40 isn’t great for your skin. The whole process took about half an hour, and the results were just as good as a professional car wash!