How to remove a sticker from a car glass without pain and mistakes

Vinyl or paper stickers are often applied to car windows. They can be for informational purposes or for decoration. It is necessary to remove the stickers from the glass correctly, otherwise it can be damaged. There are several proven methods that allow you to remove not only the sticker, but also the remnants of the glue.

How to remove a sticker from a car glass

Over time, it becomes necessary to remove the sticker from the car glass. This can be done in several ways.

Hot water

Regardless of whether the sticker is vinyl or paper, it is attached to the glass due to the presence of an adhesive base. To completely remove it, you need to soak the glue. If the sticker was applied recently, then the adhesive layer is still fresh and can be dealt with with hot water.

Hot water and a rag can remove the fresh sticker

The water should have a temperature of about 60–70 ° C. Soak a cloth in water and cover the sticker for a few minutes. This procedure is repeated 2-3 times. During this time, the glue will soak and by gently prying the edge of the sticker, it can be carefully removed. Remains of glue are removed with a cloth and hot water.

Heat

This option is suitable for both fresh and long-standing stickers. Briefly heating the glass with a hair dryer will soften the adhesive layer.

After heating, which can be done with a household or building hair dryer, the edge of the sticker is pushed off, for this you can use a plastic card. Care must be taken not to scratch the glass. Gradually pull back the sticker and warm it up with a hairdryer. If the glue is very dry, then it will not be possible to soften it even with a construction hairdryer, then other options must be used.

A hair dryer can soften the paint and varnish layer, so you need to be careful during the procedure

Warm up the sticker with a hairdryer, and then carefully remove it

Car chemical goods

There are special formulations in the form of aerosols or liquids, they are designed to remove stickers, labels, traces of scotch tape. It is recommended to use special products for cars, and not chemicals designed for cleaning ordinary windows.

For each such drug there is an instruction according to which it is necessary to act. Typically, liquid or spray is applied to the decal and left on for a few minutes. After that, the sticker should be removed.

Using auto chemistry, you can remove old stickers

Sun exposure over time hardens the adhesive and is difficult to remove. In this case, you need to use the selected product several times until the sticker is completely removed and all the glue is removed.

Alcohol or solvent

If you urgently need to remove the sticker and there is no way to use special tools, you can do this with a solvent, alcohol, nail polish remover. With the available composition, moisten a rag and apply it to the sticker. If the sticker is vinyl, then first you need to peel off the top layer, and only then apply a cloth.

Once the sticker is soaked with alcohol or solvent, remove it with a plastic scraper

When using a solvent or nail polish remover, you must act carefully so that they do not get on the car's paintwork. After that, stains may remain on it.

Aerosol grease type WD-40

In the car or in the garage, many car enthusiasts have such a versatile tool as the WD-40. It not only helps to loosen rusted bolts. It can also be used to remove the sticker from the glass.

WD-40 is applied to the cloth, after which it is covered with a sticker that must be removed. If the top is vinyl, then you need to create it. You can simply place a cloth above the sticker and the liquid will drain under the sticker. You have to wait 5-10 minutes and you can remove the old sticker.

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What exactly cannot be used when removing the sticker

When removing a sticker from a car glass, it is necessary not only to properly remove the sticker and glue residues, but also not to damage the glass.

Removing the sticker from the glass is prohibited:

• use boiling water. This can lead to cracks on the glass;
• use abrasive tools. This way you can remove the sticker, but the glass will be damaged;
• use sharp objects. They can also damage the glass, so you need to use a plastic card or a plastic scraper to pry off the edge of the sticker.

There are several ways to remove the sticker from the car glass. The simplest and cheapest is hot water, expensive is special auto chemicals. The choice of how to remove the sticker depends on the composition and age of the adhesive. Having made the right choice and done the job carefully, you can get rid of any sticker.