it is on a part of the bike that is not metal - the rear, and the paint is a lustrous blue (it is a suzuki sv650 year 2000) but i got sellotape on it and it left the glue on the paint. i don't want to harm the paintwork, so i got some muk off and tried it on it with no luck. I've heard rubbing alcohol will remove the glue, but i don't know if it will harm the paintwork.
2006-11-15 03:32:44 · 12 answers · asked by atticboy30 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
thanks for your answers, but 1) i live in the uk - goo gone is unheard of 2) wont petrol or acetone harm the paint?
2006-11-15 04:39:19 · update #1
On this side of the Pond, we have Goof-Off, a handy cleaner for every kind of mishap, the main part of which is Xylene, mentioned above. You are sure to have an equivalent product over there.
I find Goof-Off in drug stores (chemists), auto supply and hardware stores. It won't harm paint, and will even help remove some decals.
2006-11-16 12:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by hurtin' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goo gone is also just plain old Xylene. You can find it at any hardware or paint store. Wd-40 may work also. Either should not harm the paint. Try a hidden spot on the bike first.
2006-11-15 04:54:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
W hen I removed the factory decals from my gas tank I heated the glue with a hair dryer and rubbed it off with a dry cloth once it was warm . It takes a bit of elbow grease, but no harsh chems on that paint
2006-11-16 12:19:59 · answer #3 · answered by Shawn S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zippo lighter fluid works well on car paint to remove sap from trees. This may work on the bike. I would try a little dab somewhere like under the bike to see if it works.
2006-11-15 03:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by Alright! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a similar experience on my bike..Some stupid kids put tatoo on my newly painted bike...:-(
but i used a cloth dipped in petrol and wiped it off.It did no harm to the paint.Trust me.
2006-11-15 18:52:08 · answer #5 · answered by Vishnu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with something you know won't harm the paintwork or the plastic - warm water and hand soap. use a soft cloth which won't scratch
2006-11-15 04:35:08 · answer #6 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will desire to purchase label remover that gets the marks off, its all organic so wont consequence the paint. Ive used it in the previous and it works great. different than that soapy water, moist the marks and permit it soak in for a whilst and then rub away
2016-10-15 14:09:20 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't konw if they have it there but try Goo Gone (it's sold at hardware stores). It's like an oil that smells orangey. If you can't find it then use cooking oil.
2006-11-15 03:34:43 · answer #8 · answered by Minuet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goo Gone works good. You can get it at Wal-Mart
2006-11-15 03:40:43 · answer #9 · answered by floydsimpalass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray furniture polish, spray on leave 5min rub gently with a soft cloth repeat if you have to,
2006-11-15 05:59:36 · answer #10 · answered by quasar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋