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Sticker on chrome removal

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by bdfin, Aug 8, 2007.

  1. bdfin

    bdfin New Member

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    What is the best trick for removing these things (stickers) from chrome parts without damaging the chrome.
    Thanks.
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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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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    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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    bdfin New Member

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    Thanks guys I'll go with the heat and solvent plan.
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    Charcol starter fluid works well and will not damage any painted surface.
  6. bdfin

    bdfin New Member

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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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    Yup, as long as you're not bar-b-q ing the bike you're Ok!!
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    sticker removal

    WD-40 works well:cool:
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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!!!:)
  10. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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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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    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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    Well, at least you got something out of the deal...:D
  13. chucktx

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    glad ya got it off........have fun!!!!!!!:)
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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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    easy off oven cleaner
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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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    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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    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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    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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    bdfin New Member

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    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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