Graphics removal

Zesiger 112
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Zesiger 112
Edited Date/Time 4/1/2013 1:36pm
Hey everybody, I'm planning on taking the graphics off my bike. They were on there when I bought it and I didn't mind them because they are better than nothing andthey keep the plastics from getting scratched. But lately I've been getting tierd of having some else's name on my bike. So the question isWhat is the best cheap around the house/hardware store product to remove the glue once the graphic is off? the best I know is brake cleaner. Thanks for the tips.
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Wildside1 3/27/2013 8:38pm
3/27/2013 8:38pm
Goof off
Carlton_Fartman 3/28/2013 6:03am
3/28/2013 6:03am Edited Date/Time 3/28/2013 6:13am
Goo gone. Ronsonol lighter fluid works good too.
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Bytor 3/28/2013 7:36am
3/28/2013 7:36am
If you are good with the blow dryer/heat gun. You will not leave any glue behind. But goof off is good but expensive. I like white gas(Coleman fuel) just don't smoke while your using it.
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Bguy85 3/28/2013 8:29am
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Rubbing alcohol.. cheap for a big bottle.

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CheesePreetza 3/28/2013 9:09am
3/28/2013 9:09am
contact cleaner on a rag.
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BAMX 3/28/2013 10:05am
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WD-40 usually will break down the glue if you let it sit.
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Zesiger 112 3/28/2013 10:50am
3/28/2013 10:50am
Thanks, I watched a video on twmx on how to take them off, they recommended heat too.
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ajl12 3/28/2013 1:22pm
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I ran out of contact cleaner one time and used carb and choke cleaner, it worked alot better. Thats what I use every time now.
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Falcon 3/30/2013 2:22pm
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Contact cleaner or gasoline in a rag and wipe. Don't spray the contact cleaner on the surface; it doesn't work as well for some reason.
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NorcalVet 3/30/2013 8:07pm
3/30/2013 8:07pm
...... I just did mine last night.

--- drop all your plastic in the tub w/ Hot water and a little soap
soak for 5-10 mins (they just come right off)
note: remove any SVRA/ sound inspection stickers (relocate to new graphics)


leave plastic soaking
--- dip your new graphics in one at a time, peel off backing **** Only warm water for install

install/ easiest way for me Cool
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Zesiger 112 4/1/2013 1:36pm
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I did the heat technique. Used a hair dryer. just warm up the area your working in and peel, and repeat. I did number plates and for guards, out of all of it only left two small glue spots on one of the fork guard, and I think that was because of some dirt that got under it

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