How to Remove a Bumper Sticker from Glass

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Protect the area around the bumper sticker using pieces of cardboard

   Tape pieces of cardboard and paper towels below the sticker to catch drips of liquid.
   
   Although the glass itself is not likely to be harmed using any of the materials needed to remove the bumper sticker, paint or wood around the glass can be damaged if oil or liquids leak onto them.
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   Step 2: paper towels and painter's tape.

   If the cord will not reach the glass, let it sit in the hot sun or pour boiling water over the sticker and glass to warm the glue. , Recently affixed stickers may be removed simply by heating the glue and gently prying the edges with a metal or plastic instrument. ,, Repeat 3 times in order to ensure the surface is covered. ,, Try to get a length approximately equal to half of your index finger, so that you will be able to pull on it later with your fingers later in the process. ,,, If the sticker rips, coat it in another layer of white vinegar or olive oil and wait a few more minutes for it to penetrate, then try to scrape the thin layer up with your sharp instrument. ,
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   Step 3: Warm the bumper sticker with a hair dryer for 2 minutes

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   Step 4: in order to warm the adhesive glue on the back of the sticker.

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   Step 5: Attempt to loosen the edge of the sticker with a credit card

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   Step 6: razor blade

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   Step 7: or a plastic or metal paint scraper.

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   Step 8: Soak a paper towel in white vinegar or olive oil

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   Step 9: if the sticker is still affixed.

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    Step 10: Blot the bumper sticker and the area outside of the bumper sticker with vinegar or olive oil.

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    Step 11: Wait 3 minutes for the vinegar or oil to penetrate the PVC.

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    Step 12: Take your plastic or metal instrument and gently push it under the edge of the bumper sticker.

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    Step 13: Leave the edge you have just brought up and work the straight edge under the other edges of the bumper sticker

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    Step 14: until you have raised all the edges.

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    Step 15: Pull gently at 1 section of the sticker with your thumb and index finger

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    Step 16: stopping if the sticker no longer moves or begins to rip.

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    Step 17: Pull gently at other edges in turn

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    Step 18: switching sides frequently

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    Step 19: until the sticker is removed.

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    Step 20: Clean the area with water and/or glass cleaner before removing your protective barriers.

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