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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 12:30am
But I've never had em this bad. I'm changing my graphics and the So Cal's I had were so good that when I peeled them off it left the entire back still on the plastic. What's the trick to getting this CRAP off. I've tried Contact cleaner, Go Gone, soap and water and elbow grease. There's got to be an easier way.

thanks and again sorry for asking this again
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Shiftwideopen 2/1/2010 8:02am
2/1/2010 8:02am
Its never fun but some sort of contact cleaner or gas or brake cleaner like mention above.

I would reconsider the brand graphics you apply next time if you don't want to face the same problem next time you remove your graphics.
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Cygnus 2/1/2010 8:04am
2/1/2010 8:04am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 8:30pm
Goof Off.



When you take them off in the first place you should use heat.

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jbomx363 2/1/2010 8:45am
2/1/2010 8:45am Edited Date/Time 2/1/2010 8:47am
Lacquer Thinner. Pour it on a rag (microfiber windshield cloths work best), place rag on spot to remove, wait 1 minute for it to soften up, rub.. repeat.. a bunch.
J.Saunders144 2/1/2010 9:16am
2/1/2010 9:16am
when dealing with graphic's on or off a hair dryer (with some balls) will make it much easier.
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mxman 2/1/2010 9:20am
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Hey Bro...... Brake cleaner will definitly work but a huge pain in the ass and will take awhile. Another option if to simply get new plastics. Check EBay as well as there might be some great deals. Or better yet tell Mickey you need a 2010 since the plastics are messed up LMAO.
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bana0401 2/1/2010 9:25am
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Wax and grease remover would probably work well.
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chase187 2/1/2010 9:27am
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Just use a heat gun or quality blow dryer, that is how I remove the glue everytime
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petegrath 2/1/2010 9:28am
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jbomx363 wrote:
Lacquer Thinner. Pour it on a rag (microfiber windshield cloths work best), place rag on spot to remove, wait 1 minute for it to soften up...
Lacquer Thinner. Pour it on a rag (microfiber windshield cloths work best), place rag on spot to remove, wait 1 minute for it to soften up, rub.. repeat.. a bunch.
Beat me to it. Lacquer Thinner works very well. But it does take the shine off of plastic which shouldn't matter if you're putting a new graphics kit back on. Should stick even better!
williamsmotowerx 2/1/2010 9:36am
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It's not that much more money... when you buy the graphics from Decal Works they install them for free if you buy the plastic from them.

Well worth it, then you can use your old set for practice of muddy days or sell on craigslist so a bro can murder his bike out.
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race 2/1/2010 10:04am
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Bring the heat !

I'd try the hair dryer first and if that's not enough go easy with a heat gun. You can use any of the Goo Gone / Goof Off / Bug and Tar Remover stuff in conjunction with the heat.

I'd be careful with the heavy duty solvents. They can turn an easy job into a complete mess and they don't help the plastic any.

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williamsmotowerx wrote:
It's not that much more money... when you buy the graphics from Decal Works they install them for free if you buy the plastic from them...
It's not that much more money... when you buy the graphics from Decal Works they install them for free if you buy the plastic from them.

Well worth it, then you can use your old set for practice of muddy days or sell on craigslist so a bro can murder his bike out.
Spot On !!!!
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The Rock 2/1/2010 1:06pm
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If you go with DeCal Works the first time you don't have to worry about the residue issue nearly as much as other brands. The times I have pulled off DeCal Works graphics there is very little residue left on the plastic.

One saying that is very true is "you get what you pay for" and my DeCal Works experience bears this out.

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Intothebreach 2/1/2010 2:19pm
2/1/2010 2:19pm
Yeah, I'd say heat gun. Much easier and quickest way to get it done. But a hair dryer can work as well, just might take a little longer.
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jimmie 2/1/2010 5:47pm
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GASOLINE



92 octane preferred
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Propane torch
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yzvet426 2/1/2010 7:45pm
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I'm going to try the propane tourch and gas. Be right back, I'll let you all know how it works
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TJ 755 2/1/2010 8:13pm
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yzvet426 wrote:
I'm going to try the propane tourch and gas. Be right back, I'll let you all know how it works
use the gasket remover and it will roll off in one big booger. And it doesnt dull the plastic like lacquer thinner or acetone. or contact cleaner, or carb cleaner or brakekleen.
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TJ 755 wrote:
[img]http://www.beltco.com.my/catalog/images/Permatex/PERMATEX%20GASKET%20REMOVER%204MA.jpg[/img]
Ding ding! Winner! Works great.
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tobz 2/1/2010 10:12pm
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Cygnus wrote:
Goof Off.



When you take them off in the first place you should use heat.
Funnily enough i had the same problem with getting this muck off after making the mistake of not using a hairdryer first off (and yes, it still happens with the "all-mighty" decal works stuff).
I found a tin of that goof off stuff in the shed, absolutely no idea why or how it got there, but use a stiff paint brush to brush on, leave it for about 30 seconds, and wipe off. Works a treat!
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yzvet426 2/2/2010 7:58am
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I sprayed them with Goo Gone, waited about 15 minutes and took a blade to them and it all just came right off. Thanks for all the help.
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WhipMeister 2/2/2010 8:33am
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Heat and 3M auto adhesive remover. They even sell a kit for it that includes a rubbing wheel that chucks into a drill to get the old sticky to ball up. Used it to take 'Judge' stickers off of a GTO without harming the paint. Worked great. Sell it at most auto body supply shops.

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