Vintage Tiger removing the "stripes" decals from the tank

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  1. Revo

    Revo New Member

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    #1 Revo, Jun 1, 2016
    Hi all, I'm thinking about removing the stripes decals from the tank.

    So: yes or no? If yes, how easy is it? Are they under a coat of lacquer or glued on with something that takes the paint off as well?!

    I've removed a few of the previous owners stickers and would quite like an uncluttered tank.

    Thanks

    Ollie
     
  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #2 thebiglad, Jun 1, 2016
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    Hi Ollie, I'm not 100% sure (and a bit pished!) but I think they are over-laquered. Easy enough to check though, just try peeling an edge.
     
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  3. Revo

    Revo New Member

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    #3 Revo, Jun 1, 2016
    Thanks - that would be my guess too
     
  4. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #4 steve lovatt, Jun 2, 2016
    Very carefully!
     
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  5. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #5 thebiglad, Jun 2, 2016
    Use a hair dryer or hot air gun to soften the glue on the stickers.
     
  6. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #6 Tigcraft, Jun 3, 2016
    Stick a picture on here as a close up then we can see. If they are just stuck on then the tank will want a polishing mop over it as there will be a build up of residue and colour fade. If the stripes have been lacquered then it's a sand off job.
     
  7. Revo

    Revo New Member

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    #7 Revo, Jun 4, 2016
    Hmm. On the basis of this thread I thunk I'll leave them on! I foresee a some very visible, unnecessary and self-inflicted damage
     
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  8. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    #8 Sprinter, Jun 4, 2016
    I watched alot of these before deciding not to bother.
     
  9. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #9 Tigcraft, Jun 4, 2016
    Well chosen!
     
  10. PeteH

    PeteH Active Member

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    #10 PeteH, Jun 23, 2016
    Revo, yes they are lacquered over and lots of them bubble up and look shite but removal will incur costs unless you aint bothered about looks
     
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