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How to Replace a VIN Sticker (Step-by-Step)
A practical install guide for windscreen VIN labels, door/B-pillar VIN stickers, and replacement VIN sets — built for repairs, rebuilds, and exports.
Tools you’ll need
- Microfibre cloth + isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
- Plastic scraper (no metal blades on paint/glass)
- Masking tape + measuring tape
- Optional: gentle heat (low setting) for old adhesive removal
Install steps
Photograph the original location (if possible) and measure reference points.
Remove the damaged label slowly. Avoid tearing paint/clearcoat.
Clean the surface thoroughly with IPA. Remove wax/oils/adhesives.
Dry completely. Install only on a cool, dry surface.
Test-fit alignment using masking tape markers before peeling the backing.
Apply from one edge, smoothing outward to avoid bubbles.
Final check: ensure the label is straight, readable, and consistent with the original location.
Compliance basics
Never change the VIN. Replacement is about restoring a readable manufacturer-style label/plate. UK reference: GOV.UK VIN guidance. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Internal links (backlinks)
Related posts
Authority references (outbound backlinks)
- GOV.UK: Vehicle identification number (VIN) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- GOV.UK: Repairs and restorations :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
