Decal removal?

Mikeal · Post by **Mikeal** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:33 pm

Whats the best way to remove unwanted decals from the tank without harming our matt finish? I've read that WD-40 works well to remove the sticky gunk but wanted to check here first.

Thanks.

Mike

mdouglas · Post by **mdouglas** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:04 pm

I removed the Servo Assisted brake sticker from the tank with the judicious use of a heat gun, my thumb nail and WD40. Not a mark on the tank afterwards but you need to be careful. And it took forever. Don't be tempted to use car polish to remove the final traces of gunk as you will make a shiny patch.

big papa · Post by **big papa** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:36 pm

I removed the green stripes with my fingernail and goo-gone.

CH Racing M900 · Post by **CH Racing M900** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:47 am

Heatgun and fingernail worked for me.

mfg · Post by **mfg** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:44 pm

I got mine off with my fingernail while waiting for stoplights to change....took a couple of weeks, but it gave me something to do while stopped.

BUT, my friend tried Goo Gone or Goof Off, and now he has missing paint...if that stuff gets under one of the coats of paint it will bubble and spread....BE CAREFUL!!!

Post by **JCsman** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:18 pm

Might sound silly, might not work (I have never removed decals), but when I have to remove a sticky substance I try rubbing it with ice first. Tends to make the "goo" ball up and not adhere to the original surface well-even cloth.

Like I said, don't know if it works on decals. But it's a cheap "try" and doesn't risk your paint.

rockster.ch · Post by **rockster.ch** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:36 am

a hairdryer used carefully can assist with removing stuck-on stickers (and how else are stickers stuck other than being sticky?

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