albyzee Posted May 27, 2011 #1 Posted May 27, 2011 How does one remove the sticker put on the gas tank on a new bike warning about wearing a helmet? I tired with my finger nail but its on very well. I certainly do not wish to scratch the paint trying to remove it. Thank you in advance for the help.
Kregerdoodle Posted May 27, 2011 #2 Posted May 27, 2011 I used Goo-Gone on mine, soaked a rag in it and just kept at it, your right they do not come off easy.. Good luck K albyzee said: How does one remove the sticker put on the gas tank on a new bike warning about wearing a helmet? I tired with my finger nail but its on very well. I certainly do not wish to scratch the paint trying to remove it. Thank you in advance for the help.
Stache Posted May 27, 2011 #3 Posted May 27, 2011 albyzee said: How does one remove the sticker put on the gas tank on a new bike warning about wearing a helmet? I tired with my finger nail but its on very well. I certainly do not wish to scratch the paint trying to remove it. Thank you in advance for the help. Old plastic bank card followed by Goo-Gone for the adhesive residue. Plenty of elbow grease required.
pegscraper Posted May 27, 2011 #4 Posted May 27, 2011 Warm it up with a heat gun. It'll peel right off all in one piece very easily, no elbow grease required. A little mineral spirits will clean up the remaining residue.
SilvrT Posted May 27, 2011 #5 Posted May 27, 2011 I used a "razor blade" scraper but I wouldn't recommend that unless you've had lots of experience using one. I have and I still managed to nick the paint.
GaryZ Posted May 27, 2011 #6 Posted May 27, 2011 pegscraper said: Warm it up with a heat gun. It'll peel right off all in one piece very easily, no elbow grease required. A little mineral spirits will clean up the remaining residue. A heat gun is the best way to remove decals. I used my wife's blow-drier to take the huge "Ninja" decal off of the sides of my first ZX11D.
BoomerCPO Posted May 27, 2011 #8 Posted May 27, 2011 I used a hair dryer and WD-40 to get mine off back in 2007 when I purchased my Venture. Boomer....who sez any more labels/decals will now be removed by pygmies who enjoy eating those darn things.
albyzee Posted May 28, 2011 Author #9 Posted May 28, 2011 I know ALOT of elbow grease will be required. I will try a hair dryer that sounds at least non chipable. Thank you all for the suggestions.
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted May 28, 2011 #10 Posted May 28, 2011 Don't know... my '86 still has the stickers.... and keeping them
muaymendez1 Posted June 21, 2011 #11 Posted June 21, 2011 As Pegscraper said. A heat gun will aid in sofenting the gulue and peel off very easy. This will also work for any emblems that are glued on. My badges came off with a lil heat and a 10lb fishing line.
jrcain32 Posted June 21, 2011 #12 Posted June 21, 2011 I have used Goo-Gone and it was OK but Turrle Wax makes a sticker and label remover that works/worked a lot better for me. Walmart has it and it (auto section), in a spray can and if I remember correctly it is cheaper than Goo-Gone.
muaymendez1 Posted June 21, 2011 #13 Posted June 21, 2011 Ive seen some guys use bug and tar spray remover as well. With similar results.
muaymendez1 Posted July 1, 2011 #15 Posted July 1, 2011 A hammer chisel and some 120 grit sandpaper will remove that stubborn decal!!
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