How To Remove Decals From a Car Exterior

Removing Decals

1). Plug in an extension cord that is long enough to reach your vehicle once the hair dryer is connected to it. Plug in the hair dryer.
2). Set the hair dryer on a warm or hot heat setting and blow the heated air onto the decal. Direct the air over the entire surface of the decal to effectively loosen the adhesive. Turn off the hairdryer and put it aside once the decal becomes warm to the touch.
3). Peel the edge of the decal away from the surface of your vehicle with your fingernail. If you don't have fingernails, use the edge of a plastic razor blade to lift the edge. Take care not to tear the decal when lifting the edge.
4). Grip the decal with your thumb on one side and your forefinger on the other. Peel the sticker away from the car as gently as possible. Take your time so you don't rip the decal.
5). Inspect the surface of your car to see if any adhesive remains. Pour 1/4 tsp. of adhesive remover onto a clean towel and rub it over the remaining glue. Make sure that the adhesive remover you use is safe for auto paint applications and follow any additional product instructions.

1). Use a piece of fishing line or dental floss to remove the sticker from the car. Hold one end of the fishing line or floss with one hand, and the other end with your other hand, and insert it behind the top of the decal on the car.
2). Imitate a sawing or side-to-side motion with the fishing line or floss to cut through the adhesive foam and remove the sticker. Peel the loose sticker and double-sided tape away and discard. It's likely that some of the foam tape and even part of the decal will remain.
3). Remove any remaining adhesive with adhesive remover and a plastic razor blade. Apply 1/4 teaspoon of the remover to a clean towel and wipe the adhesive. Hold the plastic razor blade at a 45-degree angle and push forward to gently scrape away the remaining adhesive.