I've had to get a replacement bike after thieves struck last week. But the previous owner was a learner and I'm having problems getting the residue from the sticky back L plates off the plastic fairing and box. Any suggestions?
2006-07-18 00:57:49 · 11 answers · asked by dogfishperson 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Hairdryer or heat gun will melt the glue, and allow easy peel off.
2006-07-18 10:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by cranksinatra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... You could try "Goo Gone" -- a product found at home hardware stores. I've used it for a long time to remove sticky residues (especially from peeled-off labels) from stuff with great success. You can see a picture of the bottle at this link:
http://www.autobarn.net/mgcgg12.html
Failing that, I would try a little rubbing alcohol, and if that doesn't work, rub a little vegetable oil into the sticky residue, then wash with soap and water.
Hope one of these works for you!
2006-07-18 08:06:06 · answer #2 · answered by chrissyberry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use a heat gun you could easily melt the plastic.WD40 is the best.Spray some on to the glue and let it soak in for about 10 mins.Then rub it off with a cloth.You'll have to rub quite hard a keep spraying a little WD40 on everyso often to soften the glue.
2006-07-18 19:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't believe it, but I promise it works! Plain old rubbing alcohol. You can find it anywhere and it doesn't leave marks and it completely takes the sticky off. Works like a charm!
2006-07-18 08:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by GOUTVOLS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try rubbing alcohol, if that doesn't work try Windex, spray it on a towel and let it soak the residue, then wipe off. The key is giving it enough time.
Good luck!
2006-07-18 08:01:54 · answer #5 · answered by Redeft 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try lighter fluid but be very careful. Or nail varnish remover.
2006-07-18 08:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lighter fluid.
2006-07-18 08:05:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD-40 WORKS GREAT AND WILL NOT EFFECT PAINT/PLASTIC
2006-07-18 08:00:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
white spirit will do the trick!
2006-07-18 08:01:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub jam on it
2006-07-20 19:46:13 · answer #10 · answered by cookedermott 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋