brennan Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 ignore me in the picture haha. i'm wanting to clean my bike up a bit, and i was curious as to how i can get these decals off without scratching up my plastics. the one on the tail should be easy i would think. do i use a credit card and heat gun of something? but i'm worried about the tank. the tank is cleared over. i'm not sure if there is a way to get the sticker off and get the tank re-cleared or what. i've been watching ebay for just an all red tank, but i haven't had any luck. any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 heat is your friend for decal removal and fingernails. as far as the tank decal: sand over the decal area only to remove the clear and then remove as normal. im going to as far as saying you'll have an odd looking spot and a "valley" in your clear when you remove it. If you opt to get it re cleared they will probably just sand all the old clear off anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRBirch Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 IMO i would carefully wetsand the clearcoat off then use a heat gun, i use to do that when i ran a detail shop. Im sure someone else here might have a better way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 if that's the case, i might ask teej on here to do the tank for me, hence he's worked at a bodyshop forever and it's a minute from my house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Brennan go to NAPA and ask for a 3m stripe removing tool. It's a drill attatchment that is like an eraser. It's about $30, it will work on the rear, but I don't know if it will go through clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Brennan go to NAPA and ask for a 3m stripe removing tool. It's a drill attatchment that is like an eraser. It's about $30, it will work on the rear, but I don't know if it will go through clear.you sure that wouldn't mess up my plastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Don't let it sit in one spot and burn a hole in them. You will have to feel it out for yourself on how fast to move the thing, but it's not something that would tear it up.I used it on my Toyota. The stupid factory stripes on the older trucks, are not on mine . A good buff job afterwards and you can't even tell I did anything.Hell I still got the thing if you want to borrow it. I'll be around Amberly village the next couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 ahh, i'm leaving for california tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oh, have a good trip. Give me a shout when you get back if you want it I'll meet you somewhere. I'm just outside of Harrison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 word, will do. i might try a heat gun first.and as for the tank, tj said if i start to strip the clear to get the decal off, the paint will fade also. i might have to respray the whole tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 bottom end of a lighter doesnt scratch the clear and takes the stickers right off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 bottom end of a lighter doesnt scratch the clear and takes the stickers right offnever heard of this way before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 looks fine! quit being a squid and ride the sumbitch. spend your money on track time, and go fast parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 looks fine! quit being a squid and ride the sumbitch. spend your money on track time, and go fast parts+1000000000 listen to your homies brennan, we know best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attackpainter Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT USE THE 3M STRIPE REMOVAL TOOL!!!!!!!! say good by to your plastics it will eat right through them. As for the tank it will need painted to be done properley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT USE THE 3M STRIPE REMOVAL TOOL!!!!!!!! say good by to your plastics it will eat right through them. As for the tank it will need painted to be done properleyThanks for that info. I have only used it on metal surfaces. Did you have a bad experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attackpainter Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 no bad experience but ive seen some body guys that have used them on bumpers with horendous results it eats through like nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 never heard of this way before. yeah I was destickering my honda and tried a million things and went to light a cigarette and thought hell might as well try this it works damn good to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 no bad experience but ive seen some body guys that have used them on bumpers with horendous results it eats through like nothing I can vouch for that it is a bad idea thats kinda how my honda has been ended up getting spray painted ate threw the paint in several spots thats when i tried the lighter works much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Leave the one on the tank alone. You will trash the tank if you remove "some" of the clearcoat. on the tail, hairdryer, fingernail and paitence. Waiting till its a little warmer, or bringing the tail into the house a couple days previous wouldnt hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I work at a graphics shop and we do decal removal almost every so I'll reiterate what some of the others said with some expert advice behind it. Do not use a 3m or any other stripper tool. These are designed for removing wraps on buses or really old vinyl on a surface that doesn't need to look good.A heat gun is your friend, just don't leave it in one place too long and melt your plastics. Also work in a warm area, cold vinyl is brittle and will not come as easily. See if you can find a tool called Lil Chisler. It is a little pink plastic scraper that is designed for removing graphics on vehicles. Don't use it as a scraper though, just very gently use it to get an edge started and then peel it slowly. Use goo gone to remove adhesive, or even better a remover called Right Off, but I doubt you'll find in stores, it is a somewhat specialized product. Some of these decals have thick silvery adhesive on them, and you will better off peeling the decal and leaving the adhesive and removing it later. I had one of these on a jeep before and yanked it so I didn't have to clean adhesive and it peeled the paint. Low and slow is the key to peeling. Skip the tank, worrying about the clear coat isn't worth it, and the bike looks good with it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 i removed one side of the decals today.i was unable to find goo gone today.would i be able to use rubbing alcohol? or would it fade my paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 ??????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Rubbing Alky prolly wont do anything. hairdryer, fingernail, patience. very hot soapy water will take care of the adhesive residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Rubbing Alky prolly wont do anything. hairdryer, fingernail, patience. very hot soapy water will take care of the adhesive residue.i have the decals off of one side.so i might try the soapy water when i have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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