Removing Warning Stickers?

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The2ndRat · #1 Unread post by **The2ndRat** » Tue May 24, 2005 5:15 pm

Can I get the "Warning Stickers" off my new bike without screwing up the paint-job?

nightingale · Tue May 24, 2005 5:17 pm

WD 40, goo gone, or a heatgun/hair dryer might help you. keep the heatgun moving though. and take your time.

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Telesque · #3 Unread post by **Telesque** » Tue May 24, 2005 5:33 pm

I use regular dish soap to get labels off bottles. Could try that.

blair · #4 Unread post by **blair** » Tue May 24, 2005 6:31 pm

Most label glue is soluble in oil; so if you get the label off and leave adhesive behind, you can soak it in a little vegetable oil and rub it in then wipe it off, then repeat until the spot is totally adhesive-free. Then clean the oil off with soap and water.

High_Side · #5 Unread post by **High_Side** » Wed May 25, 2005 2:37 am

They should all be like they come on new Ducatis. Electrostatic decals that you get you fingernail under a corner and pull off. Why doesn't everyone else do this?????

bennettoid · Wed May 25, 2005 2:51 am

Hey!! your not supposed to remove them!!!!

blair · #7 Unread post by **blair** » Wed May 25, 2005 3:17 am

It's my understanding they're a lot uglier on new bikes than they are on my '93, and they're in-your-face. The decals are still on mine, but are above the gas-cap, and are in a subtle gold foreground with a transparent background, so they pretty much disappear.

Regardless, I suppose I've read them a few hundred times waiting for traffic at a stop, by now...

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MASHBY · #8 Unread post by **MASHBY** » Wed May 25, 2005 4:20 am

My Bandit had about 6 warning labels.Used the hair dryed and WD40 to clear the residue.Tank and fairing Hairdryer worked great.Frame and swing arm it worked but took around hour for to stickers.But no damage done.Obviously a heat gun would work better but with those if you dont know what you are doing you can blister the pain very very easily.

Just FYI I see you posted this in two forums.Also try doing a search we had covered this topic not long ago.

http://totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/viewtopi ... t=stickers

the search is one of the best features on any forum.

Loonette · #9 Unread post by **Loonette** » Thu May 26, 2005 3:00 am

On my Meanstreak, they put the feckin' "recommended gasoline" sticker right on the tank! Jeezus!! Why not inside the gas door? They also put the Break-in RPM restriction guide right on my tachometer - argh!

Anyway, use Goo Gone, and, if you're able to be extremely careful, use a straight blade (like those in a utility knife) to peel it off. Just lay the blade as flat as possible, and once you get a corner lifted up, pull the sticker across (not up) while still bringing the blade under the sticker. Again, this takes great care, but will save a lot of time.

Cheers,
Loonette

Sat May 28, 2005 8:10 pm

Step one....make a cup of coffee
Step two....take your hairdryer, an extension cord, WD40 or goo gone and a soft cloth along with your coffee to your bike.
Step 3 .....blow dry your bike where the sticker is (mine was on the gas tank) while you drink your coffee. After several minutes, the adhesive under the sticker will be soft enough to pry a corner off using a fingernail. Gently pull the rest of the sticker off.
Step 4......remove the residue with your soft cloth and WD40 or goo gone.

Don't use a knife or something sharp to pry the sticker. Too much of a chance you may "slip" and make a little scratch.

Microfibre cloths are good. They don't scratch and are lint free.