Removing warning stickers from GSX-R750

[Blue Velvet]

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.

I want a 'Never fart in your leathers' warning sticker *ripped off*

How much is a thingy of Kumcleen?

[vifferman]

How much is a thingy of Kumcleen?

I dunno... about $7 or so a litre, from Mitre10 or wherever.
It's actually paintbrush cleaner - a mixture of xylene and toluene, which is the crap the oil companies put in our petrol to boost the octane rating in a cheap'n'dirty (carcinogenic) way. So petrol's a cheaper option, and leaves less residue.

[Blue Velvet]

I dunno... about $7 or so a litre, from Mitre10 or wherever.
It's actually paintbrush cleaner - a mixture of xylene and toluene, which is the crap the oil companies put in our petrol to boost the octane rating in a cheap'n'dirty (carcinogenic) way. So petrol's a cheaper option, and leaves less residue.

It's actually a product? I thought you were joking

Thanks again.

[janno]

Eeewwwww! Were you thinking he was suggesting removing bike stickers in an unmentionable "male only capable" manner?!

Got a really horrible image in my head now . . .

I'm such a shy, country girl too . . .

[Kittyhawk]

Spot remover - from supermarket and comes in a clear bottle...usually found in detergent isle.

[Trudes]

Nigel removed all but two stickers off his GSXR, I think he explains how here. Good luck!!

[Blue Velvet]

Eeewwwww! Were you thinking he was suggesting removing bike stickers in an unmentionable "male only capable" manner?!

Got a really horrible image in my head now . . .

I'm such a shy, country girl too . . .

You need corrupting

[klingon]

Nigel removed all but two stickers off his GSXR, I think he explains how here. Good luck!!

I didn't read far enough through that thread to find out how Kendog did it, but here's how we did it on Dave C's SV1000 using the 'natural products method':

1) Use hair dryer to heat sticker
2) Peel off in a single smooth motion (leaves hardly any adhesive behind)
3) Use blue-tak to pick up any bits of adhesive that were left behind
4) Wash the area with a solution made up of 1tsp dishwashing liquid and 1tsp vinegar in a litre of warm water

OK so blue-tack isn't really a naturally occurring substance but it was handy.

Other tips:
- Do it as soon as possible - it's much easier to get stickers off newish paintwork than the old stuff.
- Don't leave it out in the sun, as the UV rays can break down the surface of the sticker, making it harder to get off
- Use meths to get tar etc off the paint work. It also works on the adhesive if you don't have blue-tak

[Blue Velvet]

Nigel removed all but two stickers off his GSXR, I think he explains how here. Good luck!!

Thanks. I couldn't see anything in either of the mods posts but I think I have enough to go on now.

Cheers everyone.

Hairdryer donations graciously accepted

[Blue Velvet]

I didn't read far enough through that thread to find out how Kendog did it, but here's how we did it on Dave C's SV1000 using the 'natural products method':

1) Use hair dryer to heat sticker
2) Peel off in a single smooth motion (leaves hardly any adhesive behind)
3) Use blue-tak to pick up any bits of adhesive that were left behind
4) Wash the area with a solution made up of 1tsp dishwashing liquid and 1tsp vinegar in a litre of warm water

OK so blue-tack isn't really a naturally occurring substance but it was handy.

Other tips:
- Do it as soon as possible - it's much easier to get stickers off newish paintwork than the old stuff.
- Don't leave it out in the sun, as the UV rays can break down the surface of the sticker, making it harder to get off
- Use meths to get tar etc off the paint work. It also works on the adhesive if you don't have blue-tak

Ahhh, Blu-tak! Nice one, thanks

[Kendog]

Nigel removed all but two stickers off his GSXR, I think he explains how here. Good luck!!

Thanks Hun, saved me finding the link.

Hairdryer, credit card (to lift) and WD40 to remove residue followed by wasing the area. Easy as.

[Blue Velvet]

Managed to remove all stickers last night, and no damage to the paintwork or plastic. Used a heat gun and some de-solv-it. Thanks for all the advice. Will post a pic later today, it looks mint without the eyesore stickers

[Usarka]

Some goose told me flyspray was the way to go. probably uses pledge for polishing the bike too.

[DMNTD:Me]

Managed to remove all stickers last night, and no damage to the paintwork or plastic. Used a heat gun and some de-solv-it. Thanks for all the advice. Will post a pic later today, it looks mint without the eyesore stickers

Good stuff...make certain that you wax all areas where you've used any chemicals though.

[Blue Velvet]

Some goose told me flyspray was the way to go. probably uses pledge for polishing the bike too.

What the??? I'd never spray flyspray on my bike, that's just wrong