Why can't magnetic car stickers be removed after a long time?
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Magnetic car stickers will not stick to the car and cannot be removed. They do not have adhesive properties but rely on magnets for attachment, so they can be easily pulled off. You can try the following methods: Hairdryer: Use a hairdryer to blow hot air until it becomes too hot to touch, then immediately apply even force to peel off the sticker. Wet towel: First, use a wet towel to moisten and soften the sticker, then rub it off. For any remaining adhesive, apply essential balm, alcohol, or hand cream and wipe it off. Carburetor cleaner: Use a towel dipped in a small amount of carburetor cleaner and repeatedly wipe the sticker area, after which it can be directly pulled off.
This thing sticks way too firmly! My set of team magnets stayed on for two years, and last month when I wanted to change them, I couldn't pry them off no matter how hard I tried. The main issue is that the adhesive on car decals ages over time—starting as soft, gooey glue and eventually turning into stubborn, hardened taffy. Summer sun exposure causes the glue to seep into the fine cracks of the car paint, while winter cold makes it freeze and snap when pulled. The magnets themselves also gradually lose their magnetism, clinging on weakly but refusing to let go. Not to mention all the dust and tree sap that builds up over time, making it look like the decals have been patched up. Now I've learned my lesson—I lift and reapply them every season to avoid another half-hour struggle with menthol oil just to get them off next time.
