Getting stickers off (auto, gasket, chip, truck)

[k374]

Though this may be off-topic I am posting it here...I put some stickers on my truck (to the rear glass window) that I need to get off, it's been a few years and when I try to get them off they just chip so they are stuck solid...any ideas on what I can use to get them off easily?

[ferretkona]

Heat gun works well. A single edge razor blade but you have to be careful to not let it cut the glass. Happens if you are not holding firm and the blade turns to a 90 degree to the glass.

[TheViking85]

Razor should to it, but yeah careful not to mess up the glass or cut yourself badly, any strong lemon based cleaner could work too.

[irman]

Originally Posted by k374

any ideas on what I can use to get them(stickers) off easily?

Regardless of *how stuck* they are, there is always the edge where the *old glue* is exposed.

A solvent called MEK can be used there with a bit of patience.
Do not let the excess run into painted surfaces.

Caution: Heat applied to the stickers can sometimes worsen the removal process. Some glues harden with heat ...

[M3 Mitch]

MEK will certainly work but be damn sure to keep it off paint and rubber gasktets.

Another option would be 3M brand adhesive removal solvent, available at any auto body supply store (some auto parts stores sell paint supplies as well, or you may find an auto body supply store standing alone in your town)

If you are patient, a high-pressure car wash will eventually peel the stickers off.

Used carefully and patiently, a single edge razor blade type scraper will get the stickers off, but emphasis on careful use, don't run over into the window rubber gasket or the paint.

[Deez Nuttz]

You could try some carb cleaner or some goof off.

[wit-nit]

GOO-be-gone, works great.

[MustangEater82]

WD40 and a Razor... don't use MEK, LOL.


Goo be gone would work as well.

[M3 Mitch]

Yeah, if you use MEK be sure you understand how to use it safely, you don't want to get it on your skin. Read the MSDS. If you don't know what an MSDS is, don't mess with MEK till you find out.

[MustangEater82]

LOL where can you even get MEK over the counter? Do they sell it at home depot?


WD40, is 15% mineral oil, 50% stoddard solvent, and various other things.

Its a mild solvent but also "wets" the dried out sticker, and help lubricate the razor.