beansbaxter
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posted June 28, 2002 11:50 AM
How do I safely remove factory stickers off my 12???
On my fuel tank, there is a sticker that I want to remove that just recommends what kind of fuel to put in. How can I remove that so it doesnt take off any of the clear coat and not mess up anything with the paint job???
   
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posted June 28, 2002 11:52 AM
Hairdryer?
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posted June 28, 2002 12:13 PM
 Edited By: TReMor on 28 Jun 2002 13:13
Just peel it off, bro. If you remember, I'm the one who took off the Kawasaki.  Use Goo Gone, Goof Off, or WD-40 to remove whatever adhesive is left on the tank.
Here's what it will look like:
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fish_antlers
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posted June 28, 2002 12:30 PM
CAREFULL with the goof-off or goo-gone er whatever you use.... it does melt plastic (ie yer tank)!
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fish_antlers
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posted June 28, 2002 12:30 PM
CAREFULL with the goof-off or goo-gone er whatever you use.... it does melt plastic (ie yer tank)!
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posted June 28, 2002 01:03 PM
That's a good point. Use it sparingly, and don't apply it directly to the paint. In other words, dampen a soft rag with it, then use the rag to remove the adhesive.
Tim
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posted June 28, 2002 01:08 PM
I destroyed the dash of my Wrangler removing the glue from the airbag warning sticker using goof-off.... melted the plastic.
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posted June 28, 2002 01:55 PM
BE a MAN use a CHAINSAW!!!! that's what I did!
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posted June 28, 2002 06:20 PM
Go to a good auto parts store with an automotive paint section. Look for 3M solvent for adhesive removal. It works and is asafe on all of the various surfaces I have encountered on cars and motorcycles. You have to be patient as you soften the sticky crap and slowly rub it off. But it works safely.
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phil
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posted June 28, 2002 07:22 PM
Edited By: phil on 28 Jun 2002 20:23
Warm em up with a hair dryer. They'll peal right off.
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beansbaxter
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posted June 28, 2002 08:35 PM
Thanks everyone for the good advice. My girlfriend has just informed me that she cant wait for the winter because I'm on my 12 way toooooooo much....there is no such thing as toooooooooooo much.
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zx12richard
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posted June 28, 2002 09:04 PM
Grip and rip.....
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posted June 29, 2002 12:24 PM
Why stop there....
I used a hairdrier
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