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[BuckOffGA]

I read through all of the sun visor sticker removal questions and want to share this. The visor sticker literally peels off in one piece if you use a blow dryer on hot for 5 seconds. You don't even have to remove the visors from the Bronco to do this with an extension cord. Unfortunately, the residue left behind is impossible to get off.

The blow dryer also works well on the annoying inside door stickers with rubbing alcohol and a cloth for very easy residue removal. I peeled most of the door stickers off (except the bar code that mechanics need to scan) and placed isopropyl alcohol cotton pads over the residue for an hour and the glue came right off with a cloth. The rubbing alcohol doesn't work as well on the visor stickers unfortunately....

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[WheresMyBronco]

Maybe try some goo gone on the visor sticker adhesive?

 

[vzqhsg]

I read through all of the sun visor sticker removal questions and want to share this. The visor sticker literally peels off in one piece if you use a blow dryer on hot for 5 seconds. You don't even have to remove the visors from the Bronco to do this with an extension cord. Unfortunately, the residue left behind is impossible to get off.

The blow dryer also works well on the annoying inside door stickers with rubbing alcohol and a cloth for very easy residue removal. I peeled most of the door stickers off (except the bar code that mechanics need to scan) and placed isopropyl alcohol cotton pads over the residue for an hour and the glue came right off with a cloth. The rubbing alcohol doesn't work as well on the visor stickers unfortunately....

What is the visor made of? If it's a plastic material you can use Goo Gone to get the adhesive off.

 

[RR897]

Maybe try some goo gone on the visor sticker adhesive?

This is what I was thinking. They also make an automotive specific Goo Gone that is supposedly supposed to be easier on these kinds of surfaces.

 

[Dmorty217]

@StickerFab makes the solution for this, put them on day one and haven’t thought about them since. Also there are molle visor covers that will also make that disappear if you’re looking for more options. The adhesive they use is why I didn’t remove mine and just covered them

 

[BuckOffGA]

What is the visor made of? If it's a plastic material you can use Goo Gone to get the adhesive off.

The visors are wrapped in a vinyl, not a solid piece of hard plastic; that's why Im hesitant to use Goof or Goo on it. I don't want the vinyl to melt or detach.

 

[Beach_Bum]

@StickerFab makes the solution for this, put them on day one and haven’t thought about them since. Also there are molle visor covers that will also make that disappear if you’re looking for more options. The adhesive they use is why I didn’t remove mine and just covered them

+1 for the visor overlays from StickerFab. One of the first changes I made. Couldn't stand the warnings in my field of vision.

 

[HighVelocity]

+1 for the visor overlays from StickerFab. One of the first changes I made. Couldn't stand the warnings in my field of vision.

+2 or 3 or wherever in we're at.

 

[BuckOffGA]

@StickerFab makes the solution for this, put them on day one and haven’t thought about them since. Also there are molle visor covers that will also make that disappear if you’re looking for more options. The adhesive they use is why I didn’t remove mine and just covered them

I would get the StickerFab covers if they made one the full size of the visor with maybe an inch border instead of what looks like patches. Especially if they did one in flat black with gloss vinyl BRONCO lettering on it.

 

[MK0412]

Great idea! I'm sure a custom sticker shop could do this

I would get the StickerFab covers if they made one the full size of the visor with maybe an inch border instead of what looks like patches. Especially if they did one in flat black with gloss vinyl BRONCO lettering on it.

 

[BuckOffGA]

UPDATE: The visor adhesive comes off with acetone and 0000 steel wool without damaging the visor if you use a light touch. I cleaned up with Dawn and water and hit the visors with mineral oil. They look great without the warning stickers!

 

[Big Rig]

I got some vinyl overlay sheets from Amazon and cut them to fit. Looks great!

 

[wrangal]

I thought stickers are supposed to be cool.

 

[CalvinT]

Can't argue with results, but I'd suggest being careful with the acetone. It will dissolve vinyl.

 

[MDH]

The adhesive will come off. First remove the visors first. You just gently pop the cap on the side with a plastic tool. Then unscrew the one bolt underneath and you just gently pull the visor mechanism out. If you have wires, there are other instructions online to remove those. I believe you just unplug it.
Second use a hair drier rather than a heat gun to loosen the sticker, less chance of damaging the vinyl. Very easy, just hold the dryer about an inch over the vinyl and run it up and down on high for maybe 10 seconds or so. Then again gently with your thumbnail just pick at a corner and it will come up very easily. When you pull the sticker off, don’t pull too hard or try to get it all at once you don’t want to stretch the vinyl. Pull the sticker up inch by inch put your freehand on the just-exposed vinyl to keep it taut. You can pause midway to heat the sticker up again, so it comes off easily.
Third, getting the adhesive off. I tried goo gone, WD-40, Goof off heavy duty, goof off pro strength, 91% isopropyl alcohol, nail polish remover and minerals spirits. Don’t use goof off pro strength or nail polish remover because they contain acetone and will definitely discolored the surface of the vinyl.
The way to get the adhesive off is with alcohol and microfiber cloth. I can’t speak to the chemical reaction, but the alcohol doesn’t so much dissolve the adhesive as it loosens/softens it, and the mechanical force of rubbing with the microfiber cloth removes it. soak the microfiber with 1 half-dollar spot of alcohol, and rub the adhesive. you want to use some pressure but not so hard that you stretch the vinyl. You will see the adhesive start to come up. As the microfiber cloth gets clogged with adhesive you need to repeatedly use fresh microfiber. This should remove all the adhesive, but where the sticker was will be very slightly darker I believe as a result of a chemical reaction between the adhesive and the plastic. Virtually unnoticeable. Good luck.

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