Removing Vinyl Decals From Car Windows

Heat will loosen the adhesive behind the decal and make it easier to remove.

Removing vinyl decals from car windows.

I recently started removing graphics from my vehicle and thought i would share the method that worked successfully for me. Hold the razor blade at an angle and gently pry up the edge of the label. If necessary urge it along with the putty knife. Unless you re using it to remove a decal from a window don t use a razor blade.

To remove adhesive from car windows pour some rubbing alcohol onto a couple of cotton balls and press it onto the sticker. 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. That s a lot more expensive to fix. If there is a clear weak spot on your decal make sure to start removal there.

Usually this will include applying the product to the sticker liberally and letting it sit for 5 10 minutes. Regardless of the type of car emblems or vehicle decals you are removing the process is always the same. Peel or scrape away the decal. Spray the decal evenly with the wd 40.

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. Leave the wet cotton ball on the car sticker for a few minutes to allow the alcohol to loosen the adhesive. Heat it with a hairdryer. Decals on windows are easily removed using wd 40.

Hold it over decal until you start to see the edges fray. Clean the glass with auto glass cleaner and microfiber cloth to remove any dirt and grime. Total cost for supplies was around. Then use a clean cloth to wipe the wd 40 off the decal and it should peel off easily.

Use your fingernail a rubber spatula or and angled old credit card to carefully peel or scrape away the decal. Apply the adhesive remover in the method specified by the manufacturer.