Ok, remember couple weeks ago I took off my decals. Well right after I did it I scrubbed right side (if sitting on bike) with goo gone for well over an hour to get adhesive off. This weekend before my 375 mile ride I worked on the other side for about 15 minutes maybe and only got not even a quarter of stuff off. Does anything work better than goo gone because I ust really don't feel like doing that much scrubbing?
Better than goo gone?
- Thread starter fz6rwolf
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Did you heat the decals before trying to remove them? A lot of the others that have removed them found that it was a breeze after a little heat.
If you are patient (or daring enough) you could use a 2000 grit finishing sand paper and try to just remove it that way. If you do it correctly, you should be able to remove the adhesive without affecting the clear coat below it. But this method is a little risky, especially if you are worried about hazing the clear coat.
Good luck!
If you are patient (or daring enough) you could use a 2000 grit finishing sand paper and try to just remove it that way. If you do it correctly, you should be able to remove the adhesive without affecting the clear coat below it. But this method is a little risky, especially if you are worried about hazing the clear coat.
Good luck!
RZ350 Rider
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BEFORE you try sandpaper, use some of the old style Ronsonol liquid lighter fluid!! It even says on the label it's good for removing labels and the resultant goo mess left behind, and also Tar from ALL PAINTED SURFACES. I used it on my Yamaha's new windshield, I bought the half tinted one, took the mess of very easily and it looks awesome on the Cadmium Yellow bike. Please try the lighter fluid before you do anything else!
RZ350 Rider
RZ350 Rider
Scary
I agree, sandpaper no matter how fine is scary unless you're polishing aluminum rims to shine up nice. Will try Ronsonol (probably have some somewhere in a junk drawer LOL). Yeah when I decided to peal them off was after a ride spur of the moment, plus I'm on 2nd floor apartment with no outside receptical so would have needed a pretty long extension cord for hairdryer. Nothing else I'll just spend couple hours this weekend with the goo gone or lighter fluid.
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goto Advance Auto and pick up a can of Label and Sticker remover. Works AWESOME.
Something I've used for many years which will dissolve adhesive is Bestine Rubber Cement Thinner. This not only remove residual adhesive, but can be used to lift the appliance off. I have also found that it won't damage the surface. You can probably get it from any crafts store.
Funkmaxtor
New Member
Heat and fingernail polish remover! Worked great for me.
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It's petroleum based and works great. When I bought my bike the guy took most the decals off already but left some residue on the wind screen and fairings. I took off the tank sticker.
Just shake the bottle up to mix it and apply lightly and thoroughly. I rub it in a little, wait about 10 seconds and wipe it off.
Remember to clean it completely afterward (I use a Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer) and give it a nice wax!
This may work great but I don't think I'll ever feel the same about eating peanut butter.
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FZ6R_Blue
nail polish remover works well heat and Rubbing Alcohol
i have never had any issues with the pro grade goo gone i buy from work worked like a charm to get the stickys off of some 1993 cb 750 parts...