Removing sticker gunk from car.

[wunbe]

You know the kind of backing used in stick-ons for the car. Whenthey get old the front portion separates from the adhesive side and peels away.

What d you use to get ride of the remaining mess w/o damagin the paint underneath?.

Tips appreciated.

Thanks,
wunbe

 

[Tom W]

WD 40 used to be good, but now at the parts places there are all kinds of stuff that works well.

 

[Robb Barnes]

Goo-B-Gon works as does many bug and tar removers. Just let the material set for awhile then wipe clean.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Goof off is a very good product. Will take care of the sticker gunk, we once left a magazine on the counter and it got wet underneath and the ink transferred to the counter top. It easily cleaned that off as well. Good product to have around for lot's of stuff.

 

[Robb Barnes]

When ever I get a new truck I remove all the decals and plastic lettering and labels. A little application of the heat gun, some dental floss then the Goo off or Goo-B-Gone and all the adhesive is gone as well.

 

[Pierow]

When ever I get a new truck I remove all the decals and plastic lettering and labels. A little application of the heat gun, some dental floss then the Goo off or Goo-B-Gone and all the adhesive is gone as well.

I do the same but use fishing line, no heat gun or goo-b-gone. The line is held in two hands like a garrote (I know, a gruesome analogy) and scissor that line back and forth behind the decals. It separates the adhesive from the car. Nothing left to do after that unless a little adhesive is still there. My thumb takes that off easily but the o.p. is talking about that thin layer of sticker goo.

In a pinch smear some peanut butter on it and let sit overnight. Should come off easily in the morning.

Pierow

 

[loaded round]

If there any painting contractors or laboratory people here, just use Xylene (Xylol) on an old rag. I've never seen it fail yet on any type of car sticker or label. Any large paint store or Wally World would have it and incidentally it's the main ingredient in Go-Be-Gone and similar products.

 

[SAJohn]

Naphtha is also a great glue remover, especially if you give it a little soak time.

 

[BPGuy]

WD 40 used to be good, but now at the parts places there are all kinds of stuff that works well.

This was my answer as well. WD 40 and some elbow grease has cleaned lots of gunk, including chewing gum, from my various vehicles.

 

[Colonialgirl]

Sometimes Alcohol will work wonders with the glue stuff too.

 

[protoolman]

I've been using Hoppe's for years or WD40 both work with a thumbnail then a dry rag. I know you have a jar of Hoppe's #9 Nitro powder solvent?

 

[#1rugerman]

I’ve used baby oil to remove sticker goo in the past, apply let it soak for a while, wipe it off.

 

[SR1911SHOOTER]

When ever I get a new truck I remove all the decals and plastic lettering and labels. A little application of the heat gun, some dental floss then the Goo off or Goo-B-Gone and all the adhesive is gone as well.

Robb,
I am with you! I do not believe in advertising for free. Went to the Ford store the other day, and
they were unloading a new Expedition, I looked at it and the salesman came over and gave me the usual
pitch. I said I wanted it, and he said they had to prep it. I said fine, tell them to leave off your
ford sticker. He said that was part of the deal, and i said no deal and walked off. Counted five
calls on the caller ID from the dealer.
Blackie

 

[Bud0505]

When ever I get a new truck I remove all the decals and plastic lettering and labels. A little application of the heat gun, some dental floss then the Goo off or Goo-B-Gone and all the adhesive is gone as well.

When buying new vehicles I make it clear to the salesperson that will not accept a vehicle that is plastered with dealer stickers. If they want me to advertise they need to adjust their OTD price.

I do like Goo B Gone for removing labels and stickers. Vegetable oil will work also.

 

[Pierow]

When ever I get a new truck I remove all the decals and plastic lettering and labels. A little application of the heat gun, some dental floss then the Goo off or Goo-B-Gone and all the adhesive is gone as well.

When buying new vehicles I make it clear to the salesperson that will not accept a vehicle that is plastered with dealer stickers. If they want me to advertise they need to adjust their OTD price.

I do like Goo B Gone for removing labels and stickers. Vegetable oil will work also.

Just to clarify, Robb Barnes is talking about the dealer stickers as well as all the other manufacturer labels. My truck had about 10 such labels or badges like "4 x 4", "Toyota" and so on. A car or truck always looks better "de-badged" as some folks put it. Easier to clean and dry as well because those badges always drip water for a while after you wash your car / truck.

Pierow

 

[Pistolero]

Alcohol based hand sanitizers that contain 60 to 95% alcohol work well for removing sticker gunk from glass and metal.

 

[vortecMax]

Sometimes Alcohol will work wonders with the glue stuff too.

Would that be Vodka, Whiskey, or such?

 

[exavid]

When ever I get a new truck I remove all the decals and plastic lettering and labels. A little application of the heat gun, some dental floss then the Goo off or Goo-B-Gone and all the adhesive is gone as well.

When buying new vehicles I make it clear to the salesperson that will not accept a vehicle that is plastered with dealer stickers. If they want me to advertise they need to adjust their OTD price.

I do like Goo B Gone for removing labels and stickers. Vegetable oil will work also.

In 1970 I bought a new VW bug from a dealer in Oklahoma City while attending a class at the FAA Academy. I told the dealer I didn't want any advertising on the car, no stickers or the metal nameplate they installed on the car with their name. I insisted he note that stipulation and sign it. When they had the car ready I went to pick it up and lo and behold there was a metal plate with the dealer's name on the trunk (engine cover) lid, attached with four screws in four holes drilled in the lid. I refused to take delivery. They called around and found another VW in the same color that hadn't been 'prepped' yet and swapped trunk lids on the car. I wouldn't have minded a license frame with their name on it but won't accept defacing the vehicle with advertising. Unless they paid me $50 per month to display it.

 

[Ruger Redhawk]

I've used lighter fluid many times to remove glue or de-grease stuff.

I do the same thing. When I buy a new vehicle I will not accept it with dealer sticker plastered on the back. They give you that why look. I tell them if you want to knock a grand off for advertising.

 

[Colonialgirl]

Sometimes Alcohol will work wonders with the glue stuff too.

Would that be Vodka, Whiskey, or such?

Rubbing Alcohol; WHY waste the GOOD stuff on removing a sticker ? :roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[dougader]

Most any oil will take off adhesives. Rub some butter, margarine ('cuz it's cheaper and tastes like crap), or Crisco type hydrogenated oils, let it set for awhile then wipe it off.

 

[TCGuy]

I've found that plain old olive oil works on stuff like that. It's especially good for removing pitch from your hands, and it's non-toxic.

 

[Psb1911]

I've used gasoline.

 

[David LaPell]

Heat gun, that's what we used to use when I worked for a car dealership 20 plus years ago. We would pass it over the sticker a few times until it started to peel back and then the whole thing came off with no issues, never any paint damage whether it was on metal, glass, or a plastic bumper.

 

[turd]

WD 40 used to be good, but now at the parts places there are all kinds of stuff that works well.

This was my answer as well. WD 40 and some elbow grease has cleaned lots of gunk, including chewing gum, from my various vehicles.

That's just one of the reasons WD40 is called the wonder drug. :mrgreen:

 

[daniellawecki]

Mineral Sprits

 

[rugerguy211]

De-Solv-It
A citrus based cleaner that works great to remove sticker glue and all sorts of other stuff without damaging paint.
I always clean with Windex after to remove the oiliness of the citrus.

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