Any suggestions on removing bumper stickers?

[Jeebo]

I thought they'd just peel off, but when I tried I discovered it isn't that easy. I wouldn't mind just leaving the bumper stickers there, but I wonder if they might attract some unwanted attention. On Monday some guy behind me was throwing a temper tantrum when there was nothing wrong with my driving except that I wasn't moving as fast as he apparently thought I should. He was just being obnoxious and rude. But I've been wondering if it might have been because of my Biden/Harris bumper sticker. So I just want to remove them all, now that it's settled and over until the next election.

How do you get those things off your car?

-- Ron

[RealityCheque]

1. Should have gotten the license plate and called it in.

[hlthe2b]

2. Scrape then a citrus-based sticker remover like Goo Gone

If all else fails, put another sticker over them.

I've had my car vandalized merely because I had a college football insignia tire cover displayed. I no longer display any kind of symbol or evidence of my support. It saddens me, but too many a'holes out there.

[nykym]

3. There is something called

Goof Off it works pretty good but if your in a colder climate you will need to warm the area up first then use.

[AmericanCanuck]

4. Acetone

[MineralMan]

11. No. Do not use acetone on a plastic bumper or any painted surface!

For pete's sake! Why would you give such advice?

[Bluethroughu]

5. Mr clean magic erase

Then wax the area.

[happynewyear]

6. Goo Gone works

Adhesive removers such as Goo Gone are ideal for the tedious task of removing a bumper sticker and its adhesive, especially old or particularly stubborn ones. Goo Gone makes an automotive spray gel specifically formulated for the task, and it also can remove gum, bird droppings, tree sap, spray paint, brake dust and asphalt.

Best of luck getting them off!

[FSogol]

7. Cover with a Biden/Harris 2024 sticker. n/t

[2naSalit]

8. Sometimes...

Warming them up with a hair dryer helps but also some kind of oil, cooking oil, could do it. Swab the whole sticker with the cooking oil and let it soak for a spell, it should slide off taking the glue with it.

[brewens]

9. I'm assuming it's not a Trump sticker. If it was, I'd say pour a five gallon can of gas over

the rig and set it on fire. That should do it.

[Stinky The Clown]

10. WD40 or old fashioned lighter fluid (like Ronson)

The trick is to first scrape as much of the actual visible part off first so whatever you use can penetrate to the sticky stuff.

[magicarpet]

12. Try heating the surface with a hand held hair dryer to soften/release the glue...

.... hold. The longer the sticker is there the worse the adhesion. Take a single edged razor blade and start a corner. Lift the corner up so you can grab it (make sure the sticker stays warm and peal the sticker back slowly. Any adhesive that remains can be removed with WD-40 or some kind of solvent that will breakdown the remaining adhesive layer.

Good luck.

[Clearly fogged in]

13. The sticker is not the reason the fool behind you does this.

If he passes you he will be on the next bumper. The CDL drivers manual says to increase your following distance if someone tailgates (you do this by slowing down).

Now for the sticker removal. You need a q-tip, a small amount of grease, and depending on what the sticker is fastened to, a single edge blade like a plastic putty knife with a sharp edge for painted areas or a metal blade for glass.
Put some grease on the blade and the edge of the sticker and begin to separate it from the surface. At first you can only easily advance a little before the blade starts to drag. Remove the blade and grease everything again. Be patient. (this works for parking permits, reflective gate decals, passes, etc)

[gibraltar72]

14. Thoughts and prayers.

[LSFL]

15. We always used kerosene when detailing.

I suppose any petroleum based remover would work.

[Ellipsis]

16. Hair dryer

Grab a hair dryer, turn it on full blast, and hold it about six inches away from the sticker.

Wave the dryer across the width of sticker, making sure to heat it up evenly.

Use your fingernail or a credit card to grab the corner of the sticker and slowly start peeling it back. ...

[GeorgeGist]

17. Hair dryer has worked for me.

Start at a corner and peel away.