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• Part 1 of 2: Scraping the sticker off
• Part 2 of 2: Remove adhesive residue

Vinyl stickers are made to adhere to glass and stay on it for a long time. Unfortunately, this means that it can be tricky and take a long time to remove the stickers. If you are too aggressive to remove a sticker, you can damage your window. With the right products and methods you can remove both the sticker and the adhesive residue without damaging your car window.

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Part 1 of 2: Scraping the sticker off

1. Heat the sticker with a hair dryer. The heat will release the glue residue under the sticker and you will be able to remove the sticker more easily. Set the hair dryer to a warm setting. Keep the hair dryer pointed at the sticker until you see the edges start to peel off.
   • You can also use a heat gun. A heat gun is used to dry glue and can be purchased at any hardware store. Such a device gets hotter than a hair dryer and is therefore more suitable for larger and particularly stubborn stickers.
2. Use a plastic scraper. Most hardware stores sell plastic scrapers specifically for removing stickers and other flat items stuck with glue. Using a plastic scraper reduces the chance of damaging the car window.
   • Slowly slide the scraper under the edges and chip away the glue to release the sticker from the window. Try to keep the scraper parallel to the glass to reduce the risk of damage to the glass.
   • Special scrapers are available for removing stickers and glue residues from glass.
   • You may be able to pull the sticker off the window once you've been able to loosen the trim. Older stickers are likely to tear to pieces and are generally more difficult to remove.
3. Use a plastic card. Use a debit or library card if you don't have a plastic scraper available. Remove the glue by keeping the pass parallel to the window and sliding it slowly under the sticker.
4. Use a razor. A razor blade is the best tool for removing stickers and adhesive residue, but using it is most likely to damage the glass. So use it as a last resort if it doesn't work with a plastic scraper. Make sure that you keep the shaving foil parallel to the glass and remove the glue residue with small strokes.
   • If the razor blade is dull or doesn't seem to work very well, get a new blade instead of flipping it over.

Part 2 of 2: Remove adhesive residue

1. Spray an adhesive remover on the window. When you pull or scrape a sticker from a car window, there is a good chance that glue residue will remain on the window. There are special products for sale that remove glue residues. You spray these chemical agents on the residues, which are then broken down. You can buy such resources at any hardware store. You can also use a citrus-based glass cleaner.
   • After applying the chemical to the residue, wait five minutes. Then try to wipe away the residue with a paper towel.
   • Both options are non-toxic, but do not allow them to come into contact with the skin.
2. Use a foil remover. If it is a particularly large sticker or if you are having trouble removing the residue with an adhesive remover, it may be a good idea to buy a foil remover. This is a smooth rubber wheel that you can put on a drill and use to remove glue residue. You can buy such an attachment at any hardware store for about 10 to 20 euros.
3. Wipe the glass with a cloth. Remove any glue and chemical residue with a lint-free cloth. Gently pat the area to remove all moisture without leaving streaks.