# Need to clean sticker of instrument gauge lens **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** dodge\ **Created:** [May 10, 2020, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093 "2020-05-10T00:32:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hutslar1984\_166832](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@hutslar1984\_166832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutslar1984_166832)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/1 "2020-05-10T00:32:29Z")
I have a 1985 dodge w350 it is a ex fire department vehicle the fire department put a hard sticker type thing on the instrument gauge lens and I can’t pick it off so I was wondering how I could get it off without scratching it or replacing anything. ---
**Author:** ![SteveCBT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/stevecbt/32/3192_2.png) [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/2 "2020-05-10T01:04:27Z")
I have had success with Goo Gone ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/3 "2020-05-10T01:06:06Z")
Some people swear by wd40 ---
**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/4 "2020-05-10T01:08:06Z")
It depends on what you mean by “a hard sticker.” How thick is it? How big? What does it appear to be made of? Is it blocking your view of anything? Photos would help. If you can remove it you should have luck removing any adhesive residue with Goo Gone. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/5 "2020-05-10T01:14:48Z")
Here’s what it says about using Goo Gone on clear plastic. ##### Plastics It will depend what type of plastic you have. Test on an inconspicuous area first to ensure it’s compatible. Tester ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/6 "2020-05-10T01:17:43Z")
Hairdryer and long extension cord . ---
**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/7 "2020-05-10T01:49:51Z")
It’s been stuck on there for 35 years. Maybe just leave it alone? ---
**Author:** ![hutslar1984\_166832](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@hutslar1984\_166832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutslar1984_166832)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/8 "2020-05-10T01:53:02Z")
It hasn’t been on there its whole life its a red truck but it was blue we suspect it was used for something else before ---
**Author:** ![hutslar1984\_166832](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@hutslar1984\_166832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutslar1984_166832)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/9 "2020-05-10T01:56:34Z")
Its almost like a piece of old plastic put on with some adhesive that says the speeds the firemen were aloud to go on gravel and highway. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/10 "2020-05-10T02:00:09Z")
A hair dryer might work, but usually heat removal requires a heat gun. A hair dryer is worth a shot, though. After removing the sticker, there might be glue left. Isopropyl alcohol might work to remove residual glue, but it takes a while. Soak a rag with IPA and let it sit on the glue for at least five minutes. Then see if you can wipe it off. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/11 "2020-05-10T02:01:41Z")
> [@jtsanders](#): > > Then see if you can wipe it off. I don’t even know where the truck is since it is not mine. ---
**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/12 "2020-05-10T02:02:54Z")
As @VOLVO_V70 suggested, a hair dryer to soften the adhesive. At that point is it possible to grip one end, corner, edge, etc. with maybe needle nose pliers and gently pull? ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/13 "2020-05-10T02:05:33Z")
It was a follow on to your post. Lighten up. ---
**Author:** ![hutslar1984\_166832](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@hutslar1984\_166832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutslar1984_166832)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/14 "2020-05-10T21:18:44Z")
![15891454764368971604943376974221](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/2/5/25b7350dd0c547c2977f7ed4f4e1084fd1d6dace.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/15 "2020-05-10T21:23:19Z")
It just looks like tape from an older label maker. It should be possible to remove it but it doesn’t interfere with reading the speedometer unless you’re going 85mph. ---
**Author:** ![hutslar1984\_166832](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@hutslar1984\_166832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutslar1984_166832)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/16 "2020-05-10T21:29:01Z")
I know it doesn’t interfere i just don’t like it there and would like it gone ---
**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/17 "2020-05-10T21:31:56Z")
Hmm. Maybe take a permanent marker and black out the lettering so it’s less noticeable? Just trying to offer options. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/18 "2020-05-10T21:37:42Z")
> [@hutslar1984\_166832](#): > > i just don’t like it there and would like it gone If this is the _biggest_ problem or annoyance that you experience with a 35 year old vehicle, you should consider yourself VERY fortunate, and I say that with all sincerity. ---
**Author:** ![hutslar1984\_166832](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@hutslar1984\_166832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutslar1984_166832)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/19 "2020-05-10T21:40:57Z")
It is definitely not my biggest problem but its only thing I can do until I get my new tires for my new rims and I also need to get a new rear main seal and plan on pulling the engine and resealing the engine and cleaning it up. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093/20 "2020-05-10T21:49:14Z")
You need to figure out what type of plastic you’re dealing with. Only then can you remove the sticker without damaging the lens. Tester [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-clean-sticker-of-instrument-gauge-lens/164093.md?page=2)