How To Remove Sticker Residue From A Car
Picture this. You’ve just bought your dream car, and it’s everything you’ve always wanted. It’s so shiny it sparkles in the sun, it drives perfectly, and you’re over the moon. However, imagine at the last minute you’ve just realised a collection of unsightly stickers on the back, and now you have to learn how to remove sticker residue from your car. Nightmare.
Alternatively, perhaps you have put the stickers on your car yourself, and now you find yourself bored of them, fancying a change. If this is the case, check out this useful WD-40 guide below to learn how to remove sticker residue from your car safely, without leaving unpleasant scratches or marks.
Things you will need
- Appropriate Car Shampoo
Step 1
Prepare The Area Affected With Sticker Residue
Firstly, you may want to start by trying to peel off some of the residue yourself. Use your finger tips to gently attempt to peel off the residue.
Then, take your chosen car shampoo and apply a small amount to a clean sponge. Use this to lightly rub on the area where the sticker residue is.
Fact: Using car shampoo, as opposed to washing up liquid is better for your car. This is because it won’t cause rusting, like washing up liquid would do.
Step 2
Blast With Hairdryer
Secondly, grab your hairdryer. If your car isn’t parked in the garage, and you haven’t got access to a plug socket, you will need an extension cable.
Next, simply heat the area where the sticker residue is, with your hairdryer. Hold 2-3 inches away from your car, and do this for roughly one minute. Keep the heat setting constant, because there’s no need to change it throughout.
Step 3
Use WD-40 To Remove The Sticker Residue
Afterwards, it’s time to apply the WD-40 Product. With your WD-40 Multi-Use Product Flexible Straw, apply the formula directly onto the sticker residue. The flexible straw will help you to apply the product directly and accurately onto the affected area.
Let this sit for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Wipe Off With Cloth
Now that you’ve allowed the formula to sit, take a clean microfibre cloth to wipe away the remaining product. This should now come away with ease.
Once that’s finished, you’re done!
It's as simple as that!
See? Removing sticker residue can be easy. Now, you can freely buy new stickers for your car, without the fear of changing your mind and not being able to take them off. Either that, or you can admire your shiny car, sticker- free!
If you found this simple guide helpful, check out our similar blogs: Car Dent Remover Guide and How to remove hard water marks
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