How to Remove a Sticker from Plastic
Rub the sticker with lacquer thinner., Lift the adhesive with rubbing alcohol., Spray a degreaser onto the sticker., Soak the sticker in nail polish remover.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Rub the sticker with lacquer thinner.
This is a stronger solution, so you will only need to soak the sticker for 5-10 minutes.
After you've let it soak, scrape up the sticker with a broad, flat item for an adhesive-free clean up.
Some specialty products, like Goo Gone, function similarly., Get a carton of isopropyl alcohol—preferably a 90% solution.
Pour a small amount on an old rag and begin wiping the adhesive.
The adhesive should begin to lift after a minute or so of scrubbing. , You can use a degreaser like WD-40 to wipe away the sticker.
First, test the WD-40 on a patch of the plastic to make sure that it won’t harm the sticker if you plan to keep it.
Then, spray degreaser on a clean cloth or directly on the sticky label or glue residue.
Rub in a circular motion with a towel until the sticker pulls away. , Soak the sticker in a container of nail polish remover.
If you don’t have enough nail polish remover, you can apply the remover with a cloth and scrub away the sticker.
The sticker will be easier to remove if you give it a few minutes for the remover to react. -
Step 2: Lift the adhesive with rubbing alcohol.
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Step 3: Spray a degreaser onto the sticker.
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Step 4: Soak the sticker in nail polish remover.
Detailed Guide
This is a stronger solution, so you will only need to soak the sticker for 5-10 minutes.
After you've let it soak, scrape up the sticker with a broad, flat item for an adhesive-free clean up.
Some specialty products, like Goo Gone, function similarly., Get a carton of isopropyl alcohol—preferably a 90% solution.
Pour a small amount on an old rag and begin wiping the adhesive.
The adhesive should begin to lift after a minute or so of scrubbing. , You can use a degreaser like WD-40 to wipe away the sticker.
First, test the WD-40 on a patch of the plastic to make sure that it won’t harm the sticker if you plan to keep it.
Then, spray degreaser on a clean cloth or directly on the sticky label or glue residue.
Rub in a circular motion with a towel until the sticker pulls away. , Soak the sticker in a container of nail polish remover.
If you don’t have enough nail polish remover, you can apply the remover with a cloth and scrub away the sticker.
The sticker will be easier to remove if you give it a few minutes for the remover to react.
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