How and how to quickly remove adhesive from a sticker from a plastic surface?

Many manufacturers of stickers use fixing compositions of increased resistance to external influences in the technological process. Therefore, removing the adhesive from the plastic from the sticker is not as easy as it seems to many. Boiling water alone cannot be dispensed with, moreover, this aggressive agent often negatively affects the quality of plastic.

sticker glue removal

It is most correct to initially remove all traces of the label along with the substances that make up the sticky layer. If at first there were attempts to remove the sticker itself mechanically, as a result of which the paper was removed, and the glue was firmly fixed on the surface, completely different means should be used.

Techniques that will help remove the sticker from the plastic and leave no residue

No matter what tool you decide to use, to remove the interfering sticker and clean glue, you must first test it on an inconspicuous part of the product. Otherwise, then you will have to make a lot of efforts to wipe it off the plastic or restore the damaged coating.

Sticker dryer

In order to wash away all traces of the label in one approach, it is necessary to follow the following scheme:

  1. We try to pry the sticker with a fingernail or a sharp object, if the paper easily leaves, then remove it and then deal with the adhesive backing. If the product is not given, then immediately proceed to the next stage, do not try to remove pieces of the coating to the maximum.
  2. We send a stream of hot air from the hair dryer to the piece of paper and wait half a minute. Once again, we try to remove the object from the surface of the plastic. We do 2-3 approaches, if there is no progress, we move on to another method.
  3. Carefully blot the sticker with vegetable oil and leave for a day, periodically updating the composition. The product will absorb into the material and weaken the glue, after which the paper will easily come off, and with it the sticky layer.
  4. A good result is the use of a thinner for varnish. We put it on the interfering label so that the paper is well saturated, and after 10 minutes we try to remove the product.
  5. To erase particularly resistant formations, you can try lotions of alcohol or nail polish removers. The main thing is to thoroughly soak the sticker, then removing it will not be difficult.
  6. One of the most effective but safe options is to use wet wipes with disinfecting properties. Just cover the problem area with several products at once, try to soak the paper. Every 10 minutes we try to clean the surface, if necessary, report napkins.

wet wipes

Tip: When using the napkin option, it is recommended that you pre-sprinkle the sticker with fine salt. Then the glue will not coagulate and will move away from the plastic without any problems.

  1. When working with a very delicate or colored surface, it is best to try to simply wipe the sticker with a clean eraser first. Only the softest side can be used! Traces of the eraser can be easily removed with a soft cloth dipped in soapy water.

All of the above products are highly effective and allow you to remove the label without a trace without damaging the plastic surface.

glue removal with alcohol

Means by which it is possible to wash off glue from a sticker from an object from plastic

If the field of such actions on the surface of the material remains glue, then you can try to remove it using one of the following products:

  • The rest of the composition dissolves peanut butter. We apply the product directly on sticky traces and after a few minutes wash off with soapy water. If necessary, repeat the approach several times.
  • To wash the glue spools, prepare a paste of soda and lukewarm water.We apply the product to the problem area, slightly three surfaces, wait a few minutes and wash off the mass along with the sticky substance.
  • Persistent and unobtrusive glue will help remove 90% isopropyl alcohol. We apply the composition to the fabric and three spots of glue for several minutes, if necessary, update the liquid.
  • In extreme cases, you can try specialized industrial degreasers. But they are recommended to be used only in small areas, as they are able to change the color and even texture of the plastic. Immediately after processing, the material must be thoroughly washed with soap and water.
  • If the glue is a very thin layer, then it can be affected by a nail polish remover, which contains acetone. The product must be applied evenly to the problem area, and after 5 minutes, rub it with soft circular movements.

plastic baby bottle

Removing the composition will be much easier if you adopt the following recommendations:

  1. In some cases, it is allowed to use a toothbrush instead of a rag or sponge, this tool removes the smallest pieces of glue.
  2. The adhesive layer will move away faster if, between approaches using chemical reagents, the composition is exposed to hot steam or warm air from a hair dryer.
  3. Do not abandon the mechanical impact. If the glue layer is very thick, then a significant part of it must first be removed with a razor.

After the desired result is achieved, the treated surface must be thoroughly dried. Within a few days after processing, the site will have to be checked for adhering dust. If a particular area is quickly contaminated, this indicates that the sticky layer was not completely removed. In this case, you must reapply one of the selected methods.

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  1. Tamara
    06/29/2018 at 17:06 Reply

    Thanks! It really helped!

  2. Igor
    02/09/2019 at 00:58 Reply

    Nonsense, just a plastic bottle went bad, spots started to go, and the glue was smeared with an even thinner layer, fingers stick, threw away

  3. Anna
    02/22/2019 at 15:35 Reply

    Plastic will deteriorate from acetone, and alcohol does not always help

  4. Tester
    06/12/2019 at 20:19 Reply

    Acetone and gasoline only make it worse.

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