Sticker Removal.

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  1. String

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    #1 String, Jun 13, 2020
    Hmmm, am I in the right place? Technical help....well it’s more cosmetic really but anyway here’s my problem. All the ‘running in’, ‘don’t wear your helmet backwards’ and ‘put the right fuel in’ stickers came off easy as pie but there’s always one that wants to spoil the party isn’t there, and this is it. As you’ll see from the picture, its started to peel off but what seems like the bottom layer is stuck fast to the tank. If it had been somewhere inconspicuous, I would have maybe tried some meths/paraffin or even petrol to dissolve the glue but I’m wary of doing that.
    Anyone able to advise what might be best?
    Thanks in advance - String.

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  2. TEZ 217

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    #2 TEZ 217, Jun 13, 2020
    Warm the sticker up with a hair dryer first then peel from corner while still heating across the decal as you go, any residue can be removed with a solvent or WD40 (well that what I would do,)
    Maybe other suggestions will follow.
     
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  3. Rocker

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    #3 Rocker, Jun 13, 2020
    What tez said
     
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  4. Helmut Visor

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    #4 Helmut Visor, Jun 13, 2020
    It sounds stupid.....but mayonnaise :p:p
     
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  5. TEZ 217

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    #5 TEZ 217, Jun 13, 2020
    Agree, :rolleyes: but best used on ya Dinner, what a faf on, :Do_O
     
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  6. String

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    #6 String, Jun 13, 2020
    Well would you believe it❗️
    I’ll have the rest on me chips :)
     
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    #7 joe mc donald, Jun 14, 2020
    Wow All that nail varnish remover I have used over the years
    Joe.
     
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  8. BigCLM

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    #8 BigCLM, Jun 14, 2020
    Try some rubbing alcohol on the glue. Has worked for me.
     
  9. TEZ 217

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    #9 TEZ 217, Jun 14, 2020
    Shame on you that's just a waste of good alcohol :p:rolleyes: a bit petrol on a rag then re-clean the glue area.
     
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  10. MARKYMARKTHREE

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    #10 MARKYMARKTHREE, Jun 14, 2020
    Nitromors, as it is useless as a paint stripper these modern days.;)

    But please don't.
     
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  11. Rocker

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    #11 Rocker, Jun 14, 2020
    I think you need please don't in a larger font
     
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  12. String

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    #12 String, Jun 16, 2020
    Just to finish this thread off......
    ......As I’m follickly challenged, I went round to my sisters to borrow a hairdryer and it eventually peeled off - thank goodness❗️Her tip was to remove the residue with a baby wipe, which seemed to work ok.
    Thanks to everyone for their previous suggestions
     
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