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Tink
22nd October 2009, 15:16
Get sticker glue off your tank.... the annoying stickers they put all over new bikes, for regulation reasons... or just to pacify the americans.

I have got the sticker off, but NOT THE GLUE... any usable ideas...

cheers
Mom
22nd October 2009, 15:40
Get sticker glue off your tank.... the annoying stickers they put all over new bikes, for regulation reasons... or just to pacify the americans.

I have got the sticker off, but NOT THE GLUE... any usable ideas...

cheers


De-Solve it! Bloody incredible stuff, melts the glue and does not damage the paint. Mitre 10 or places like it have it. You can probably find it at the stupid market.
Tink
22nd October 2009, 15:42
De-Solve it! Bloody incredible stuff, melts the glue and does not damage the paint. Mitre 10 or places like it have it. You can probably find it at the stupid market.

thanks I knew it would be you who came to my rescue.... Mitre 10 here we come... :)
YellowDog
22nd October 2009, 15:46
thanks I knew it would be you who came to my rescue.... Mitre 10 here we come... :)
Same problem. Have had many suggestions, but disolve it is what I am going to do!
sinfull
22nd October 2009, 15:50
Spray thinners :buggerd::girlfight::calm:
Tink
22nd October 2009, 15:53
Spray thinners :buggerd::girlfight::calm:

Oh you shut up in the cheap seats!!!!! lol:Playnice:
Mom
22nd October 2009, 15:54
Spray thinners :buggerd::girlfight::calm:

:lol: you are a naughty boy :yes:
sinfull
22nd October 2009, 15:57
:lol: you are a naughty boy :yes:
You should see what i can do with tiger balm !!
Subike
22nd October 2009, 15:59
I have had good luck in the past using a hair dryer on stickers whilst they are still on the bike,
but for the residue left by a sticker being ripped off?
then as others have said spraying thinners.
If you are game , want to risk the wrath of she who must be obeyed, nail polish remover also works well
boman
22nd October 2009, 16:04
I used mothers car polish. Started with the Cleaner Wax and then after removing the residue, gave her a once over with the Carnuba Wax. Worked well.
Devil
22nd October 2009, 16:06
As has been mentioned, if you've still got the sticker on, a hair dryer and gently warming the sticker should let you peel it off with no residue.
If you've already taken it off - De-solve-it. Which reminds me, I need to buy some more (gotta stop sniffing it!)
Laava
22nd October 2009, 16:09
Fuelite/Calite/White spirits and gentle rubbing---on the residue!
MDR2
22nd October 2009, 16:22
bit of petrol and a lighter
Chooky
22nd October 2009, 16:27
Petrol without the lighter will work too....:cool:
sparkles
22nd October 2009, 16:29
but not as fun
Laxi
22nd October 2009, 16:29
brake cleaner! brings a tank up spotless:hug:
Tink
22nd October 2009, 16:38
I knew this question would give me a laugh, hairdryer was a thought... its my nail polish remover, so she won't mind... as for a lighter... erm lol:lol:
merv
22nd October 2009, 17:22
boman is on to it, just use car (bike) polish, works perfectly.
Scouse
22nd October 2009, 17:25
Suphuric acid usualy takes most things off
MDR2
22nd October 2009, 21:32
Petrol without the lighter will work too....:cool:

BOOOORINGGGG

But if were guna be serious, pull the hose off your fuel tap and catch it in a rag and make quick work of the adhesive.
jasonzc
22nd October 2009, 22:14
i use meths for this sort of thing.. works well for me!

havnt tried it on a bike though to be honest... dont have one yet:(
pocketcracker
22nd October 2009, 23:36
and the best of all .. co-contact cleanner
Maki
22nd October 2009, 23:41
Take the tank off and put it in the dishwasher. Run it a cycle or two and you should be sweet! :niceone:

Seriosly, just put a wet towel on it for an hour or so and then wipe it away with car wax, easy as...