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fz6rwolf · 06-10-2009, 05:13 AM

Ok, remember couple weeks ago I took off my decals. Well right after I did it I scrubbed right side (if sitting on bike) with goo gone for well over an hour to get adhesive off. This weekend before my 375 mile ride I worked on the other side for about 15 minutes maybe and only got not even a quarter of stuff off. Does anything work better than goo gone because I ust really don't feel like doing that much scrubbing?

**99vengeur** · 06-10-2009, 06:45 AM

Did you heat the decals before trying to remove them? A lot of the others that have removed them found that it was a breeze after a little heat.

If you are patient (or daring enough) you could use a 2000 grit finishing sand paper and try to just remove it that way. If you do it correctly, you should be able to remove the adhesive without affecting the clear coat below it. But this method is a little risky, especially if you are worried about hazing the clear coat.

Good luck!

RZ350 Rider · 06-10-2009, 09:20 AM

BEFORE you try sandpaper, use some of the old style Ronsonol liquid lighter fluid!! It even says on the label it's good for removing labels and the resultant goo mess left behind, and also Tar from ALL PAINTED SURFACES. I used it on my Yamaha's new windshield, I bought the half tinted one, took the mess of very easily and it looks awesome on the Cadmium Yellow bike. Please try the lighter fluid before you do anything else!

RZ350 Rider

Roaddawg · 06-10-2009, 10:02 AM

WD40 worked for my tank decal.

MNDZA · 06-10-2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99vengeur

If you are patient (or daring enough) you could use a 2000 grit finishing sand paper and try to just remove it that way. If you do it correctly, you should be able to remove the adhesive without affecting the clear coat below it. But this method is a little risky, especially if you are worried about hazing the clear coat.

Good luck!

Scary

fz6rwolf · 06-10-2009, 04:12 PM

I agree, sandpaper no matter how fine is scary unless you're polishing aluminum rims to shine up nice. Will try Ronsonol (probably have some somewhere in a junk drawer LOL). Yeah when I decided to peal them off was after a ride spur of the moment, plus I'm on 2nd floor apartment with no outside receptical so would have needed a pretty long extension cord for hairdryer. Nothing else I'll just spend couple hours this weekend with the goo gone or lighter fluid.

06-11-2009, 07:58 AM

goto Advance Auto and pick up a can of Label and Sticker remover. Works AWESOME.

calltrex · 08-15-2009, 11:03 PM

varsol works good

**mfischler** · 08-16-2009, 01:22 AM

Something I've used for many years which will dissolve adhesive is Bestine Rubber Cement Thinner. This not only remove residual adhesive, but can be used to lift the appliance off. I have also found that it won't damage the surface. You can probably get it from any crafts store.

Funkmaxtor · 08-16-2009, 08:23 AM

Heat and fingernail polish remover! Worked great for me.

06-10-2009, 05:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
fz6rwolf Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 504 Thanks: 41 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Better than goo gone? Ok, remember couple weeks ago I took off my decals. Well right after I did it I scrubbed right side (if sitting on bike) with goo gone for well over an hour to get adhesive off. This weekend before my 375 mile ride I worked on the other side for about 15 minutes maybe and only got not even a quarter of stuff off. Does anything work better than goo gone because I ust really don't feel like doing that much scrubbing? __________________ "Be nice, until it's time not to be nice" (Roadhouse) Cortech saddlebags, tank bag, decals removed. Someday hardcase bags, aftermarket touring windshield to be light sport-tourer. Ride whenever you can, it's better therapy than medications!!!

06-10-2009, 06:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	Re: Better than goo gone? Did you heat the decals before trying to remove them? A lot of the others that have removed them found that it was a breeze after a little heat. If you are patient (or daring enough) you could use a 2000 grit finishing sand paper and try to just remove it that way. If you do it correctly, you should be able to remove the adhesive without affecting the clear coat below it. But this method is a little risky, especially if you are worried about hazing the clear coat. Good luck! __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

06-10-2009, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
RZ350 Rider Member Bike: FZ6R, RZ350LC, YZ250 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Via Brooklyn Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Better than goo gone? BEFORE you try sandpaper, use some of the old style Ronsonol liquid lighter fluid!! It even says on the label it's good for removing labels and the resultant goo mess left behind, and also Tar from ALL PAINTED SURFACES. I used it on my Yamaha's new windshield, I bought the half tinted one, took the mess of very easily and it looks awesome on the Cadmium Yellow bike. Please try the lighter fluid before you do anything else! RZ350 Rider

06-10-2009, 10:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	Re: Better than goo gone? WD40 worked for my tank decal.

06-10-2009, 04:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
fz6rwolf Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 504 Thanks: 41 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Better than goo gone? I agree, sandpaper no matter how fine is scary unless you're polishing aluminum rims to shine up nice. Will try Ronsonol (probably have some somewhere in a junk drawer LOL). Yeah when I decided to peal them off was after a ride spur of the moment, plus I'm on 2nd floor apartment with no outside receptical so would have needed a pretty long extension cord for hairdryer. Nothing else I'll just spend couple hours this weekend with the goo gone or lighter fluid. __________________ "Be nice, until it's time not to be nice" (Roadhouse) Cortech saddlebags, tank bag, decals removed. Someday hardcase bags, aftermarket touring windshield to be light sport-tourer. Ride whenever you can, it's better therapy than medications!!!

06-11-2009, 07:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wildcard Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Better than goo gone? goto Advance Auto and pick up a can of Label and Sticker remover. Works AWESOME.

08-15-2009, 11:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
calltrex Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada Posts: 153 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	varsol works good

08-16-2009, 01:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
mfischler Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 114 Thanks: 44 Thanked 47 Times in 25 Posts	Something I've used for many years which will dissolve adhesive is Bestine Rubber Cement Thinner. This not only remove residual adhesive, but can be used to lift the appliance off. I have also found that it won't damage the surface. You can probably get it from any crafts store. __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R - Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders \| Evotech Fender Eliminator \| Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust \| Black Pazzo Levers \| Black/Red Galfer Brake Lines \| K&N Air Filter \| 6000k DDM HID \| Red Wheel Stripes \| Oberon Fuel Tank Cap \| Dynotune PC-V

08-16-2009, 08:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Funkmaxtor Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R w/ TBR Exhaust, Juicebox, Flushmounts, FE, Custom LED Underglow, No-Cut Sliders Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pine Grove Pennsylvania Posts: 237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 31 Posts	Heat and fingernail polish remover! Worked great for me.

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