How to properly remove stickers from your car

You just bought a used car and the previous owner put not one,

not two, but six bumper stickers on the rear bumper and trunk lid.

These stickers are ugly and do not reflect your outlook on life.

Therefore, it is imperative to remove these stickers from your new car.

When they are stuck on the bumper,

on the glass, or inside the car,

the following measures should be taken.

How to remove them

If you're lucky, removing a sticker from your car will be easy.

Simply peel off one corner until the bumper sticker starts to peel off.

Peel off all four corners and the sticker should be off in a matter of minutes.

Unfortunately, not all bumper stickers are so easy to remove. The ravages of sun, air, dust and even time mean that it's nearly impossible to make progress without using one or more alternative methods.

One common method for removing bumper stickers is to use a hair dryer.

Set the hair dryer to "high" and slowly move

it back and forth over the sticker.

The heat will loosen the sticker for quick removal.

Another method is to boil water and

apply it directly to the sticker.

Wait at least a minute for the water to

penetrate and then begin

topeel the sticker off your car.

Vinegar is another method and is preferable,

especially if you don't want to deal with hot liquids.

You can spray the vinegar directly onto the

bumper sticker or soak a cloth in vinegar and apply it directly.

Wait five minutes and the sticker will be ready to go.

Stickers on glass

Stickers that are attached to glass,

such as your rear windshield or windows,

require a different approach.

One of the easiest ways to remove stickers

from car glass is to brush or spray cooking

oil onto the sticker and leave it on for

one to two hours. Once the oil has penetrated,

the sticker will peel right off.

You can also use a utility knife or razor to remove any residue,

but be careful not to scratch the glass.

But what if the sticker is on the dashboard or glove box?

Some people do put stickers in weird places!

Removing stickers from the interior of your car can be a difficult challenge.

In most cases, dashboards are made of plastic, rubber, or other non-leather materials. You need to be extra careful, as the wrong solution can damage or discolor the surface.

A soapy mixture of water and dishwashing liquid that remains on the sticker may be enough. Make sure to leave enough time for it to penetrate before peeling and removing.

As for leather, be very careful here. Parts that cannot be peeled off with your fingers may come off with the detergent mixture. After removing the residue, apply leather conditioner generously to the affected area.