How to remove bumper stickers?

In this thread "How do I remove stickers off the side of my MX-3 (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=299971)" explains steps to remove stickers off the side of a car, which I assume are on the painted metal side.

Therefore I ask is the steps the same for the bumper. I have a long decal (web site letters) that I need to take out from the rear bumper. Since the bumper are the types that are the soft rubber looking hard plastic type would using a razor or a hair dryer as explained in the above mentioned thread mess up the bumper.

TS out

TS,

You're fine!

Just go easy with the heat, and just use a finger nail to find an edge to peel and you will be fine! Use just enough heat to release the adhesive!

If you have residue left, I would suggest a gentle rub with some rubbing alcohol to help remove the residue!

Just try some rubbing alcohol in a inconspicious area first! I don't think it would discolor the plastic, but best to be sure! Do NOT use the chemicals in the MX-3 post as they will be to harsh IMO!

Razor Blades are not a good idea on paint or metal,,,,lol

Thanks, another project to do this weekend.

TS out

Use the heatgun and your fingernail as suggested, but in my experience, I've found that you can use a light compound or wax and rag and it will take the remaining adhesive off...no need for rubbing alcohol.

Use the heatgun and your fingernail as suggested, but in my experience, I've found that you can use a light compound or wax and rag and it will take the remaining adhesive off...no need for rubbing alcohol.


I would support your suggestion for paint, but TS will be removing his stickers from plastic, so I think the compound might be a little to agressive for the plastic surface!

Would you agree, or have you used compound on plastic! I have not and never would based on experience and gut feeling, so I really don't know, I'm just being cautious!

Thanks!

By far the best way we've found in our shop is to use a steamer the kind to remove wrinkles from clothing.Most often the glue comes off with the sticker if not we use Acrysol wich is a adhesive remover.

Goo Gone is safe to use on an automobile. It is very good in taking off adhesive. It is citrus based. Can be found in Office Depot. I do not know it's chemical reation to plastic. With any venture, I would suggest trying some on an obscure portion of the bumper(underneath where paint is still visible) and see if it malign the plastic in any way. If not, it works.

Goo Gone is safe to use on an automobile. It is very good in taking off adhesive. It is citrus based. Can be found in Office Depot. I do not know it's chemical reation to plastic. With any venture, I would suggest trying some on an obsure portion of the bumper(underneath where paint is still visible) and see if it malign the plastic in any way. If not, it works.

CROBAR....Hey Bro..Welcome to AF Dude!

Good Advice above and thanks for chiming in!

Great to have you here!

;-)

Special Hola to Crobarcars. :thumbsup: Glad you are here.

Thanks guys for the tips, I'll try to do it tomorrow early and see how it goes. Oh and yeah its definitely not metal but to be honest I can not tell if its hard plastic or a hard rubber. Feels more like plastic, but then again, you never know these days.

TS out

Thanks for the welcome old friends F1 and twospirits! After completing some unfinished business, I'm glad to finally make it in.....

I would support your suggestion for paint, but TS will be removing his stickers from plastic, so I think the compound might be a little to agressive for the plastic surface!

Would you agree, or have you used compound on plastic! I have not and never would based on experience and gut feeling, so I really don't know, I'm just being cautious!

Thanks!


I don't believe I've used it on plastic...as far as I can remember it has always simply been on the trunks of cars, or sometimes to get the glue off Subarus and Dodges when they get off the truck and still have that white protective plastic all over them (I worked at a dealership).

a little heat, a little bit or a plastci razor blade and bang that sticker will b rite off..dont use compound or wax on a rubber bumper tho, u can use a little bit of some orange blast to eat away the remaining glue, but dont let the OB sit on the rubber it will fade it in no time

when a sticker sits on paint for a few seasons the paint around the sticker is faded compared to whats beneath , simple hand polishing with finishing compounds or conditioners should restore it evenly its tough to heat up paint on a plastic bumper without it bubling up and peeling away so hand polishing should always be tried first and learn what can and cannot be fixed before assuming it can be. goo gone is safe and good most citrus based solvents are as well ive even used an orange peel to take tar off cars it works crudely but it works.

This article will be also useful for you how to remove bumper stickers (http://www.freestickers.eu/2015/05/how-to-remove-bumper-stickers.html)

Good Luck With Those Articles and the removal of your decals, Assuming the stickers/decals are adhered on the surface. In our case, Once the stickers/decals are on, they are on permanently. Why? Because we're having the TransCon Van Ceramic Coated/sealed.. The only other alternative would be to place the stickers/decals on the windows.

Goo Gone is safe to use on an automobile. It is very good in taking off adhesive. It is citrus based. Can be found in Office Depot. I do not know it's chemical reation to plastic. With any venture, I would suggest trying some on an obscure portion of the bumper(underneath where paint is still visible) and see if it malign the plastic in any way. If not, it works.

Try this with lighter fluid too, but definitely test it first as mentioned above, because some plastics respond poorly to lighter fluid. Also (I think this goes without saying) if you decide to use lighter fluid, I wouldn't recommend the hair dryer, but lighter fluid on its own does a hell of a job on adhesive removal and usually doesn't destroy the paint.

Hi just wondering how you went removing those stickers/decals ? I have a friend with a similar problem. Thanks in advance, Adam.

Hi just wondering how you went removing those stickers/decals ? I have a friend with a similar problem. Thanks in advance, Adam.
Adam.. Not sure who your question is directed to.. but the topic is "how to remove stickers & decals" But if your replay was meant for me.. there aren't any stickers of decals on the van.. Yet. This is what we're lining up. Carbon Fiber wrap, decals on the body, but most will be on the rear window. As I said, once those decals have been placed, there's no turning back. The van is going to get ceramic coated as a means of protection and a show quality shine which will never fade, can't be torched etc.
Yes I know sounds like allot for a little miniCargo van which we only paid 18K for. We're looking at this for the long haul. So if your friend has decals and it's been ceramic coated.. about the best you can do is frame off acid dip or purchase new/used body parts for where the decals are. Just depends how technical and through you really want to be with the decal removal.

Adam.. Not sure who your question is directed to.. but the topic is "how to remove stickers & decals" But if your replay was meant for me.. there aren't any stickers of decals on the van.. Yet. This is what we're lining up. Carbon Fiber wrap, decals on the body, but most will be on the rear window. As I said, once those decals have been placed, there's no turning back. The van is going to get ceramic coated as a means of protection and a show quality shine which will never fade, can't be torched etc.
Yes I know sounds like allot for a little miniCargo van which we only paid 18K for. We're looking at this for the long haul. So if your friend has decals and it's been ceramic coated.. about the best you can do is frame off acid dip or purchase new/used body parts for where the decals are. Just depends how technical and through you really want to be with the decal removal.

Thanks for the detailed reply. I'm going to let my friend know for his car and I have also told him about the forum. Thanks!

Simple thing is you can remove these stickers from anywhere with apply some heat to them, when these stickers get hot so you can easily remove them from the surface.