Removing Vinyl Decals From Car Windows

Clean the glass with auto glass cleaner and microfiber cloth to remove any dirt and grime.

Removing vinyl decals from car windows.

Removal of top material layer removal of underlying adhesive glue the thicker adhesive left over from the original decal or wrap removal of adhesive glue residue usually a thin layer left behind from the thicker glue itself. Doing so can gouge and chip your vehicle s finish. Peel or scrape away the decal. Apply the adhesive remover in the method specified by the manufacturer.

That s a lot more expensive to fix. Heat it with a hairdryer. Ditto nail polish remover. Use your fingernail a rubber spatula or and angled old credit card to carefully peel or scrape away the decal.

A razor blade can come in quite handy for removing unwanted decals from windows never use one to remove a sticker on your car s paint. Use a hairdryer on the high heat setting. Regardless of the type of car emblems or vehicle decals you are removing the process is always the same. To remove adhesive from car windows pour some rubbing alcohol onto a couple of cotton balls and press it onto the sticker.

Hold the razor blade at an angle and gently pry up the edge of the label. Leave the wet cotton ball on the car sticker for a few minutes to allow the alcohol to loosen the adhesive. Hold it over decal until you start to see the edges fray. Then use a clean cloth to wipe the wd 40 off the decal and it should peel off easily.

Total cost for supplies was around. If necessary urge it along with the putty knife. Decals on windows are easily removed using wd 40. Heat will loosen the adhesive behind the decal and make it easier to remove.

Unless you re using it to remove a decal from a window don t use a razor blade. I recently started removing graphics from my vehicle and thought i would share the method that worked successfully for me.