[Striker57]

I pulled the stock seat off my 05 Fatboy thinking I would run awhile with a solo. Seat came off and there was a thin adesive film unter the passenger portion of the seat protecting the top of the rear fender (I assume). I peeled the film off, it was easy to remove and is reusable. Problem is this, there is a "ridge" of something that follows the outline of this film cover on the fender!! I have tried Goo Gone and Brake fluid (suggested by HD Dealer over the phone) and nothing works. I don't want to scrape it off for fear I will damage the paint. What can I do though? If I don't get any feedback here to try, I reckon I will go to the dealer and have them look at it. Thanks.

[Killer-B]

All I can think of is some rubbing compound and a little elbow-grease. Chucktx is the resident body and paint man, maybe he’ll chime in and let you know. Good luck.

[Breeze]

I'm an old timer and don't know about all the new fangled procucts but rubbing compound I have used in past would destroy clear coat. I don't know if it is any better than brake fluid but put try a heavy dose of your wax or bug/tar remover. Let it stay on long enough so that it will dissolve the adhesive a little (not totally dry) and buff it off. It will take several applications and some elbow grease but it will come off.

[Killer-B]

Yup, rubbing compound is a little on the abrasive side of things, but then, I have a Walmart-rattle-can paint on my bike.

[chucktx]

i put my thoughts on this over in the tech area......
chuck