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Aug 8th, 2007, 09:00 PM
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#1 | | Very Active Poster 50+
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What is the best trick for removing these things (stickers) from chrome parts without damaging the chrome.
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Aug 8th, 2007, 09:07 PM
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#2 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| use a hair dryer to warm it up....after the sticker is removed, use some fingernail polish remover to get rid of the glue residue that is left behind..hope this helps........have fun!!!  | |
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Aug 9th, 2007, 06:47 AM
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#3 | | 200+ posts and climbing
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| haha............I was gonna say a heat gun and acetone. Same thing. Pretty much any solvent should work (alcohol, paint thinner, etc.) The sell some stuff called Goof Off that also works reasonably well. Another brand I've seen is Goo Gone.
Depending on how good the glue is and how long its been on there, nice hot soapy water and some elboy grease might do it too. | |
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Aug 9th, 2007, 07:33 AM
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#4 | | Very Active Poster 50+
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| Thanks guys I'll go with the heat and solvent plan. | |
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Aug 9th, 2007, 07:56 AM
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| Charcol starter fluid works well and will not damage any painted surface. | |
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Aug 9th, 2007, 08:17 AM
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| Charcoal fluid huh....I already have some of that.....and then you Bar-B-Q when your done. | |
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Aug 9th, 2007, 03:30 PM
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| Yup, as long as you're not bar-b-q ing the bike you're Ok!! | |
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Aug 10th, 2007, 10:45 AM
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WD-40 works well  | |
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Aug 10th, 2007, 01:32 PM
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WD-40 would be a better choice. Wouldn't want to have any remote possibility of a fire starting... Especially next to or on the ol' m-cycle!!! | |
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Aug 10th, 2007, 07:00 PM
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| wd 40 is a great subistute for starting fluid.....with a bit more oil to help lube the cylinders.......so, it will burn for sure also!!!!! most chemical/solvents will burn/explode. that is why we need to be extra carefull with all of them. i mentioned a hairdryer and polish remover cause it was a one stop deal if there is a woman in the house....bathroom!
did ya get the sticker off??? | |
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Aug 10th, 2007, 09:03 PM
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#11 | | Very Active Poster 50+
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| Ok the suspense is over. Used the heat which got it off and left the nice glue patch and then tried the nail polish remover which softened it up but wasn't coming off real clean, so went to the WD40 and she cleaned right off without any scratching at all. Now I have a chemical buzz going......thanks for the tips. | |
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Aug 11th, 2007, 04:31 AM
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#12 | | Has posted 500+
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| Well, at least you got something out of the deal...  | |
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Aug 11th, 2007, 08:32 AM
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| glad ya got it off........have fun!!!!!!! | |
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Aug 13th, 2007, 10:49 PM
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| Sorry...read this one late..... I use goo-be-gone... or goof off....you can get it at most hardware stores....but I'll try WD-40 as a comparison too.. | |
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Aug 14th, 2007, 03:04 AM
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| easy off oven cleaner | |
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Aug 14th, 2007, 08:02 AM
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#16 | | Very Active Poster 50+
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| You guys are a bottomless pit of info, never thought to try the goof off or oven cleaner. Anyways the next step of this project after the sticker removal (air cleaner) is getting the standard 88 C. I. center insert out of the air cleaner so I can put in an aftermarket piece. At first I thought it might go just over the top, but the length of the screw suggests it goes in as a replacement to the original.
Would a rubber mallet from the back side pop it out? Seems to be press fit. Put a small screwdriver under the lip and it just bends it out....or should I be trying to gently work my way all the way around and then it comes out ? | |
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Aug 18th, 2007, 06:40 PM
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#17 | | Has posted 500+
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| If I remember right, and I don't always, I remember seeing double stick tape holding that center piece on. (??) Gently pry out on the edge of it so you don't scratch or dent anything and see if you see any of that tape behind it. If I'm wrong, I'm sure someone will either slap me or correct me, that's for sure. | |
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Aug 18th, 2007, 08:34 PM
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| use the same heat gun to soften the glue then gently pry it off.....it is a double sticky black glue, then use the polish remover/wd 40 to clean it up...... | |
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Aug 18th, 2007, 08:45 PM
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#19 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington State
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| Hmmm would have not thought it was glued because of the way it looks, but it makes sense I guess. I'll give that a try tomorrow and report back.
Thanks. | |
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Aug 19th, 2007, 12:08 PM
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#20 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington State
Posts: 89 Model: 02 Dyna WG Interests: Music, Photography, and riding the highways again.
| Well ChuckTX and VC, once again you guys are right on the money. Applied the heat to her and worked it off no problem. It's a good thing you guys aren't charging a dollar a clue, I wouldn't have any $ left to fix up the bike.
Thanks Again. | |
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