Safety Glasses
Gloves
Adhesive Remover
Razor Blade
Towel
Step 1: Try a Heat Gun
Hold the heat gun eight to twelve inches away from the sticker. Move the heat gun side to side and up and down, making sure never to leave it in one spot for too long so you don’t damage the paint or bumper underneath. Heat the sticker for a couple of minutes or until you see a corner begin to peel. After two to three minutes, if you don’t see a corner start to lift, use your fingernail or plastic razor blade to carefully begin peeling a corner.
If you don’t have a heat gun but you can get a corner of the sticker to start peeling, skip to step 2.
If you don’t have a heat gun but you can get a corner of the sticker to start peeling, skip to step 2.
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Do It Right: Always pull the sticker back over itself against the rest of the sticker. Never pull straight up or down. Keep your peeling hand free while heat is being applied to avoid burning yourself. Let the area cool once the sticker is removed. |
Step 2: Use Spray Adhesive Remover
After using the heat gun and once the sticker is removed, let the area cool. Use spray adhesive remover to clean up the residue of the old adhesive. Follow the specific directions of the brand you choose. Removing this old glue could require several applications of the adhesive remover.
If you don’t have a heat gun, but you can get a corner of the sticker to start peeling, use your spray adhesive remover on the exposed portion of the sticker. Slowly pull the sticker back against itself as the adhesive remover releases it from the vehicle. Continue to apply the adhesive remover as needed as you peel the sticker back a little at a time.
Step 3: Wipe with Cloth
Once the sticker is completely removed, use a terry cloth to wipe down the area. If the sticker was on paint, you may need to re-wash and wax the area it was removed from.
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