Daft question

4537 Views 11 Replies 6 Participants Last post by True Ad Venture, Apr 4, 2016

Yromulus

Discussion Starter · Apr 3, 2016

What's the best way to get the tank stickers off without scratching / dulling the paint? I mean the HISS ones etc. Just by the filler cap.

Thanks.

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Washryc

· #2 · Apr 3, 2016

Hairdryer, low heat, move left and right make sure it's not too hot. Should come off easily.

Yromulus

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 3, 2016

Thanks - I'll do that in one of the rare moments when the other half isn't using the hairdryer.

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Dex

· #4 · Apr 3, 2016

Hairdryer and then dental floss to remove it neatly.

Yromulus

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 3, 2016

Dex said:
Hairdryer and then dental floss to remove it neatly.

Dental floss?!

Washryc

· #6 · Apr 3, 2016

Yeah I heard dental floss before as well. It's soft enough not to scratch anything. Plus it's got some soapiness to it. Never tried it tho.

Geddy Boy

· #7 · Apr 3, 2016

floss is brilliant for removing stickers

Yromulus

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 3, 2016

So, do you just roll it into a ball and use it like a ball of wire wool?

I must admit this is the first time I've ever heard of using it for anything other than getting between your teeth!

S4MST3R

· #9 · Apr 4, 2016

No - apply some heat to the sticker to soften the adhesive, then use dental floss to get underneath it in a sawing motion to remove it cleanly

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Yromulus

Discussion Starter · #10 · Apr 4, 2016

S4MST3R said:
No - apply some heat to the sticker to soften the adhesive, then use dental floss to get underneath it in a sawing motion to remove it cleanly

Ah - I see! Thanks.

Sorry, bit slow on the uptake there.

Geddy Boy

· #11 · Apr 4, 2016

like a cheese wire . com

True Ad Venture

· #12 · Apr 4, 2016

I took mine off the same day I got the bike, a hair dryer and a fingernail worked well.

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