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Anyone removed one of those stick-on vinyl tank-protectors from their tank? I want to remove mine (to replace it with a transparent one) but I'm worried about damaging the paintwork? I know a hairdryer works real well on decals, will it work on a big thick very-sticky tank protector?
Kerry
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Yeah I'd be very interested to find out also.. mines getting quite tatty and will need replacing soon enough.. though in saying that I haven't done any searching on the topic.. will get to it closer to the point when I wanna get rid of it... Let us know if you find out anything for best approach.
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warm it up with a hair dryer, and just do a little bit at a time. Then see what residue is left. What is left should come off with soapy water, or sparingly use a wee bit of nail varnish remover, then wash thoroughly.
It should damage your tank at all.. But a pad being there is recomended tho..
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Never saw the logic in a tank protector.
Why would you put something ugly on your tank to stop it getting ugly?
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Originally Posted by CaN
Exactement, m'sieur...that's why I'm gonna put a clear one on
Kerry
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Ta BJ I'll see what happens when I apply a bit of heat to it, very carefully, so's not to harm my purty tank....
Kerry
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Yeah, I've done it a few times (but used a hot-air gun instead of hairdryer to eliminate potential marital disputes). Lift an edge, then heat gently as you pull it up/outTa BJ I'll see what happens when I apply a bit of heat to it, very carefully, so's not to harm my purty tank....
But DON'T use nail polish remover - the acetone could bugger your paint, as some laquers use acetone as a solvent. Use petrol or eucalyptus oil.
This is actually sorta timely. I've been thinking about lifting my current tankpad off. It seems to be a genuine CF one, but it's been stuck on crooked. Grrrr...
Because it's non-flexible, I'm not sure about how to remove it. Maybe I'll just pour some brush cleaner down the back of it (there's a gap between the tank and pad.)
By the way - I had problems with a ProGrip tankpad that wouldn't stick properly, even though I followed the instructions implicitly. Out of desparation, I tried some "Vinyl Repair Cement" which was actually the only adhesive I had in my gargre. Worked brilliantly!
The best tankpad I've ever seen/used was an Oxford faux carbon-fibre one my wife gave me the Christmas before last - it stuck really well, and looked great! It came with several handy-dandy matching circles and ovals, which I've used for all sorts of things (including fixing a key fob remote button).
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
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I'd rather have a nice bit of stylee rubber/plastic stuff, than a shit load of scratches from my crotch.. It'd go dull after a period of time thru your gear rubber away on the tank
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Careful with the clear ones - the FahrtSturm had a clear one on when I bought it, and it looked like shite where it had lifted slightly and water (and assorted waterborne krep) had got in behind it.
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
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Scary - an abrasive crotch. (Warn the ladies...)
What - your abrasive crotch, or the surface of the tank?
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
frequent infrequenter
true on all accounts.. The doc said it'd go away some a little TLC, but so far it's only getting worse..Scary - an abrasive crotch. (Warn the ladies...)
What - your abrasive crotch, or the surface of the tank?
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Thanks for the warning, Vifferman. I'm pretty cautious, so whenever it comes to using stuff for removing paint or glue or other gunk I always start with the least agressive option first (eg soapy water) and work my way up, so I would use acetone only if other things failed first, and even then very carefully
Kerry
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Oh :slap: thanks for the advice, I hadn't thought of that.
Well then I'll look for a red one and if I can't get one I'll leave the existing one on...
Kerry
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The reason I said "petrol" is because your paint is (or should be) petrol-resistant, and everyone has petrol available if they can afford it...) In fact, I usally use "Kumcleen", which is xylene/toluene, which is present in significant quantities in our petrol anyway. It's a very good solvent for many adhesives and is less flammable than petrol. I follow that up with meths then isopropyl alcohol if I have any. BTW - if you replace your tankpad, clean the tank surface very thoroughly (say, petrol then meths then warm soapy water and/or isopropyl alcohol) before fitting the new one.
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
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Use a hot air gun, don't overheat the area. Any residue will come off with Prepsol-or take it your friendly local auto painter. Get an expert to apply the clear one for you- don't use that crap they sell in the bike shops (apologies to all bike shop owners/workers out there), ring 3m in Akl, they will be able to put you onto an approved applicator- MSTRS has been doing this for about 10 yrs now but we're a bit far away- unless you want to cruise to the beautiful, sunny HB
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