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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: JeffOlson on February 26, 2015, 02:10:25 PM

Title: Sticker Removal
Post by: JeffOlson on February 26, 2015, 02:10:25 PM
Anyone have any good ideas for removing stickers from fuel tanks? I am surprised at the number of stickers plastered to my new bike, and some of them are not even straight!

Hair dryer? Goo Gone? Sand paper?
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: nikwax on February 26, 2015, 02:16:50 PM
hair dryer on a low setting and lots of patience. finish off with Goo Gone.
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: Loftness on February 26, 2015, 02:27:45 PM
Quote from: JeffOlson on February 26, 2015, 02:10:25 PM
Anyone have any good ideas for removing stickers from fuel tanks? I am surprised at the number of stickers plastered to my new bike, and some of them are not even straight!

Hair dryer? Goo Gone? Sand paper?

There have to be at least 2 or 3 threads on this here.  Do a quick search if the hairdryer isn't working for you.  (though that's the best method for most of the stickers)
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: father guzzi obrian on February 26, 2015, 03:05:29 PM
I use a hair dryer, then get em started with the edge of a credit card
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: Two Checks on February 26, 2015, 03:08:41 PM
Hair dryer then dental floss.
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: jetmechmarty on February 26, 2015, 03:14:12 PM
WD40!  That and the hairdryer should get it.

(http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_18664.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: samfrank on February 26, 2015, 03:44:00 PM
Use a hair dryer judiciously!! I used one and the paint bubbled off!!  DAMN!!
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: Moto Fugazzi on February 26, 2015, 04:24:07 PM
Hairdryer will do the trick. I just removed stickers on a spare tank, and side panels from a fellow board member here in order to repaint them. Sorry, I couldn't help myself here.
Ken
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Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: JeffOlson on February 26, 2015, 05:37:01 PM
 ;-T
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: slowmover on February 26, 2015, 06:51:27 PM
Make sure the tank is full or the heat will disipate.
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: lucian on February 26, 2015, 07:23:29 PM
Sandpaper? If that doesn't work maybe a chisel and a hammer. Just make sure you wear safety glasses.
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: JeffOlson on March 18, 2015, 10:28:18 AM
Success!

WD-40, paper towels, a hair dryer, my debit card, and an hour of time. All seven stickers are now gone (five on the tank and one on each pannier).

The glue is very sticky/adhesive, and the stickers are very fragile... Patience and perseverance are required.
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: Sasquatch Jim on March 18, 2015, 06:26:54 PM
 Air chisel.  I have one that is adjustable for speed and power and the blade only moves about a thousandth of an inch per stroke.
 Available from Harbor fart.

 (https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2014/08/01/bikepics-2686879-800.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: krglorioso on March 18, 2015, 11:34:11 PM
Save the stickers that reflect federal safety compliance and emissions compliance in case the bike is sold to an out of state buyer. The People's Republik of Kalifornia gave me a world of grief because my 03 Stone Touring, bought from a KY first owner, didn't have the decals.  I only was able to register it in this state because Piaggio sent me a letter attesting to that VIN's compliance with all regulations.  I'd have had a nice red parts pile, otherwise.

Ralph