Removing warning stickers from GSX-R750

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 07:47

Does anyone have any advice for successful removal of the warning stickers on new bikes? Or is it better to just leave them on?

I'm going to put some 3M protective coating on my tank and was hoping to get rid of the stickers, but don't want to damage the paintwork in the process...

Edit: Any advice re putting the protective coating on would be great too.

**Cajun** · 23rd November 2007, 07:54

just heat them up with a hair dryer or simlar and peel them off, don't get them to hot, or damage the paint, then just wipe the sticky goo with some wax & grease or simlar type of product, and give a coat of polish where sticker was

THe warning stickets on the tank are pretty easy to take off, its the ones on the frame which are really pain to get off

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 08:00

Originally Posted by Cajun

THe warning stickets on the tank are pretty easy to take off, its the ones on the frame which are really pain to get off

Hmmm yeah there's one I want to get off the frame, similar process for this one or is there a different method?

Anyone got a hairdryer I can borrow??

**Cajun** · 23rd November 2007, 08:02

nah simlar method they just more pain in the ass, the ones on the tank, come off pretty easy really with a bit of heat, the ones on frame take a bit of time, since when you peel sticker the clear coat of sticker peels up and then takes bit to get the other stuff off, just take ya time, use a bit of heat, and something help soften the sticker.

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 08:13

Originally Posted by Cajun

nah simlar method they just more pain in the ass, the ones on the tank, come off pretty easy really with a bit of heat, the ones on frame take a bit of time, since when you peel sticker the clear coat of sticker peels up and then takes bit to get the other stuff off, just take ya time, use a bit of heat, and something help soften the sticker.

What kind of products won't damage the paintwork? Any suggestions?

**Cajun** · 23rd November 2007, 08:15

tank pant work, just use a hair dryer or even just put the bike out in the sun for a touch to try and get the tank sticker warm to peel it off, then you need something to just take the glue backing of the sicker off, then give that area a couple coats of polish

**nodrog:Me** · 23rd November 2007, 08:22

peel the clear part off the sticker first then just use good old degreaser, no gay hair dryer needed

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 08:22

Originally Posted by Cajun

...then you need something to just take the glue backing of the sicker off, then give that area a couple coats of polish

Can you suggest any products? E.g. what's a good polish etc. What can I use to soften the sticker, mild detergent or something?

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 08:23

Originally Posted by nodrog

peel the clear part off the sticker first then just use good old degreaser, no gay hair dryer needed

Thanks

**notme** · 23rd November 2007, 08:42

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

Can you suggest any products? E.g. what's a good polish etc. What can I use to soften the sticker, mild detergent or something?

The orange oil based products work well, like "De-Solv-It". They dissolve most of the sticky crap away, so you can soak the stickers with it then peel, or peel as much as you can off and spray the rest, leave for 10 mins and wipe off the residue.

CRC 5-56 says on the can that it can be used on painted surfaces but I'd try the orange based products first.

Oh, the "De-Solv-It" type sprays burn bloody well when you light the spray too....

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 09:03

Originally Posted by allun

The orange oil based products work well, like "De-Solv-It". They dissolve most of the sticky crap away, so you can soak the stickers with it then peel, or peel as much as you can off and spray the rest, leave for 10 mins and wipe off the residue.

CRC 5-56 says on the can that it can be used on painted surfaces but I'd try the orange based products first.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by allun

Oh, the "De-Solv-It" type sprays burn bloody well when you light the spray too....

LOL

**imdying** · 23rd November 2007, 09:08

Originally Posted by nodrog

peel the clear part off the sticker first then just use good old degreaser, no gay hair dryer needed

Suzuki right BV? If so, ignore this completely, use the hair dryer. As allun says, a little desolvit (available from Mitre 10) will sort out any gummy left over with no charge of marking the paint (although tbh, crc will be fine).

**Blue Velvet** · 23rd November 2007, 09:21

Originally Posted by imdying

Suzuki right BV? If so, ignore this completely, use the hair dryer. As allun says, a little desolvit (available from Mitre 10) will sort out any gummy left over with no charge of marking the paint (although tbh, crc will be fine).

OK, thanks again.

Didn't realise the tool kit would have to extend to things like hair dryers...

**vifferman** · 23rd November 2007, 09:26

You can use all kinds of things to remove the sticker residue; the easiest is petrol, followed up by meths.
Think about it: the paint on the tank has to be petrol-resistant, and petrol is an excellent solvent for adhesives. The meths will remove any oily petrol residues, but so will soapy water, if you don't have any meths.
I removed the gay safety stickers ("Always wear a helmet", "Respect the environment", "Save the baby whales", "Never fart in your leathers" etc) on the VFR using a hot air gun (set to the same temperature as the heart of the sun), petrol or Kumcleen (in case there was any kum on it, LOL), and meths, then followed up with Plexus to make sure it was shiny again.

But of course, my bike dissolved and went all soggy, the first time I rode it I crashed, died, the bike burst into flames and exploded, and I died all over again.

I HATE it when that happens.