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07-28-2003, 04:48 AM

I'm trying to remove the "safety" sticker from my fuel tank on my GSXR600...Trouble is it has left some residue that sticks like %%%% to a blanket!!! Any suggestions on how to remove this??

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07-31-2003, 01:03 AM

use a product called goo- gone!

08-07-2003, 06:36 PM

goo gone is some pretty good stuff. You can also use 3M adhesive remover and even laquer thinner if you are veeeerrrrryyy careful. Heating it with a blow dryer helps a little also.

08-08-2003, 09:53 AM

Try somethig called Goof-Off or Oops! Home depot.

**Uncle Bob** · 09-19-2003, 08:24 AM

Tried the goop off, didn't work as well as good old WD-40. I use WD-40 for just about everything, been using it for years to remove road tar from my car and bike.

To be safe, whatever product you use, wash it off your paint as soon as you're done with a good automotive car or bike wash.

Keith · 09-22-2003, 11:42 AM

if you use one of those adhesive removers, wash and wax the bike again. they strip off some of the wax so you should do it again for extra protection.

white8785 · 09-28-2003, 02:19 PM

try finger nail polish remover. just be sure to wipe clean afterwards. that should get off any left over residue.

Dwayne Hicks · 09-29-2003, 09:01 AM

Or, if you prefer not to use chemicals and solvents, try some white masking tape. The sticky of the tape won't stick to the paintwork, and it will remove the glue residue. (Has bought many CD's & DVD's in the past removing extra sticky price tags)

Regards
Dwayne Hicks

Keith · 09-29-2003, 12:54 PM

for the future, when removing stickers from paint, use a hair dryer.

**Uncle Bob** · 09-29-2003, 01:03 PM

What makes you think everybody has a hairdryer ?.

I'm bald !, thanks for rubbing it in !.

If you're using fingernail polish remover, do you wipe with panties.

Jonathan · 09-30-2003, 05:42 PM

Keith doesnt have one.....think about it.

Keith · 09-30-2003, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

Keith doesnt have one.....think about it.

and you use backwax.

Dwayne Hicks · 12-02-2003, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

If you're using fingernail polish remover, do you wipe with panties.

I use toilet paper. Always have...

Dwayne

**Louis** · 12-02-2003, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwayne Hicks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

If you're using fingernail polish remover, do you wipe with panties.

I use toilet paper. Always have...

Dwayne

To remove your nail polish??

**Uncle Bob** · 12-02-2003, 07:26 AM

In case you're serious, you shouldn't use paper products to wipe your finish it could scratch it.

Dwayne Hicks · 12-08-2003, 04:14 AM

Yet another thread that has gone!

Regards
Dwayne

gsxrjeffro · 01-09-2004, 09:59 PM

they make a decal eraser wheel that goes on a drillor air tool. works great. it will take off the decals, stripes and the glue... you can get this at most autobody paint store and autoparts stores........
here's a link to one type so you will know what to look for.
http://www.imperialinc.com/items.asp?item=0726300

Jonathan · 01-20-2004, 09:36 AM

Thanks for the tip.

sportbikedecals · 03-18-2004, 07:45 PM

GASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
Dont have to spend money

Mike Burnham · 04-10-2004, 05:37 PM

You could just by a tank bag, or tank accent peice and cover the sticker.
I have never been botherd by the sticker sitting 8 inches infront of my crotch when I am riding with my head looking at the road, other bikes, the many people looking at me, the guages, and warning lights, and some times the street signs, and traffis signals.

07-28-2003, 04:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Sticky stickers I'm trying to remove the "safety" sticker from my fuel tank on my GSXR600...Trouble is it has left some residue that sticks like %%%% to a blanket!!! Any suggestions on how to remove this?? [/b]

09-19-2003, 08:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Tried the goop off, didn't work as well as good old WD-40. I use WD-40 for just about everything, been using it for years to remove road tar from my car and bike. To be safe, whatever product you use, wash it off your paint as soon as you're done with a good automotive car or bike wash. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

09-28-2003, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
white8785 Newbie Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Lou, KY Posts: 4	try finger nail polish remover. just be sure to wipe clean afterwards. that should get off any left over residue. __________________ JR '99 TLR '00 RM125

09-29-2003, 12:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Keith Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2003 Location: orlando Posts: 91	for the future, when removing stickers from paint, use a hair dryer. __________________ 01 SV650S

09-29-2003, 01:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	What makes you think everybody has a hairdryer ?. I'm bald !, thanks for rubbing it in !. If you're using fingernail polish remover, do you wipe with panties. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

07-31-2003, 01:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jim Guest Posts: n/a	use a product called goo- gone!

08-07-2003, 06:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	goo gone is some pretty good stuff. You can also use 3M adhesive remover and even laquer thinner if you are veeeerrrrryyy careful. Heating it with a blow dryer helps a little also.

08-08-2003, 09:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Skillz Guest Posts: n/a	Try somethig called Goof-Off or Oops! Home depot.

09-22-2003, 11:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Keith Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2003 Location: orlando Posts: 91	if you use one of those adhesive removers, wash and wax the bike again. they strip off some of the wax so you should do it again for extra protection.

09-29-2003, 09:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	Or, if you prefer not to use chemicals and solvents, try some white masking tape. The sticky of the tape won't stick to the paintwork, and it will remove the glue residue. (Has bought many CD's & DVD's in the past removing extra sticky price tags) Regards Dwayne Hicks

09-30-2003, 05:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jonathan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: MIA Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida Posts: 1,175	Keith doesnt have one.....think about it. __________________ Noticing small changes early, helps you adapt to the bigger changes that are to come. - Anonymous

12-02-2003, 07:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	In case you're serious, you shouldn't use paper products to wipe your finish it could scratch it. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

12-08-2003, 04:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	Yet another thread that has gone! Regards Dwayne __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

01-09-2004, 09:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
gsxrjeffro Ditch Magnet Joined: Jan 2004 Location: SHADY SPRING, WEST VIRGINIA Posts: 185	they make a decal eraser wheel that goes on a drillor air tool. works great. it will take off the decals, stripes and the glue... you can get this at most autobody paint store and autoparts stores........ here's a link to one type so you will know what to look for. http://www.imperialinc.com/items.asp?item=0726300 __________________ HAVE A GREAT DAY AND RIDE SAFE..

01-20-2004, 09:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
Jonathan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: MIA Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida Posts: 1,175	Thanks for the tip. __________________ Noticing small changes early, helps you adapt to the bigger changes that are to come. - Anonymous

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03-18-2004, 07:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
sportbikedecals Newbie Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6	GASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Dont have to spend money __________________ http://www.sportbikedecals.com Taking over the planet one decal at the time. Fastest decals on the planet.

04-10-2004, 05:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mike Burnham In Training Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Bel Air Maryland Posts: 115	Or... You could just by a tank bag, or tank accent peice and cover the sticker. I have never been botherd by the sticker sitting 8 inches infront of my crotch when I am riding with my head looking at the road, other bikes, the many people looking at me, the guages, and warning lights, and some times the street signs, and traffis signals. __________________ VS800 Intuder Not the biggest bike on the street but the biggest one I have ever had. And I love it.

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