I do not want to repaint. I bought this tank to replace my rusty old one, but that one had been professionally repainted 10 years ago, and has no decals, as does the rest of my bike. Thanks.
2007-01-25 11:05:47 · 11 answers · asked by SFAcoustic 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Don't use a heat gun you'll end up burning the tank.You can try a blow dryer and a thumbnail or a guitar pick. You may have to go to extreems,some decals are tough,as a last resort 800-1000 grit wet sandpaper and rubbing compound can be used.Its a bit risky ,but if there is enough paint and you're careful you can do it.
2007-01-25 18:18:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 09:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 05:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have been on that long the paint will be different under the decal. You are going to have a rough time getting all of the sticky mess off if they do come off without damaging the paint. Not trying to be negative, just letting you know that it is very likely that you will be repainting the tank.
2007-01-25 11:27:32 · answer #4 · answered by jimbobb1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the decals were put on and have clear coat over the top, you won't get them off without having to at least repaint some clear coat. Otherwise, try soaking it in hot water with a little dawn. That should help loosen the decals. Then scrape and peel off with a flat edge razor.
2007-01-25 11:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by arfiegel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What ever procedure you use, the paint on a gas tank from 1988 will be faded a little. When you remove the sticker, the paint under the sticker will look brand new (because it's been protected from the elements). After you remove the sticker, you're going to have a bright patch on the tank. Are you sure you still want to remove it?
2007-01-26 04:21:05 · answer #6 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get or borrow a heat gun and don't get the decals to hot to where you cook it but use the medium setting ond while heating them pull it back off and then use rubbing compound to get off the rest. Good luck
2007-01-25 11:12:51 · answer #7 · answered by tulzguy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to your local auto paint store and ask for a rubber wheel to remove pin strip. Attach it to a drill and go to work, it will not damage paint.
Worked in a body shop for 20 yrs and we use them all the time
2007-01-25 14:11:08 · answer #8 · answered by Frank J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Tulz advice. I used to have to take bumper stickers off used cars when they were traded in. I had to use a blow torch and a paint scraper.
2007-01-25 11:14:50 · answer #9 · answered by Nepetarias 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a blow dryer the kind to dry your hair i used one on mine
and peeled right off.not to close though. takes some time.
2007-01-25 11:14:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋