Sticky Stuff...

Chief R.B. · 18-Aug-2006, 23:45

Evenin'

I want to remove some of the decals on my ninja...

Does anyone have any tips for getting them off?, they're not laquered over but i could do something to help disolve the solvent.

Would thinners work or too harsh???

Fingers crossed its dry tomorrow, duc's going on a long thrash somewhere if not ninjas coming to pieces!

Thanks in advance

Ant

skidlids · 18-Aug-2006, 23:48

I usually use Brake cleaner or carb cleaner, can't rember which is the best out of the two for doing it.

jgriff · 19-Aug-2006, 00:12

Eucalipyus oil is the best stuff for removing any of that gummy sticky stuff. And it smells good too!

rcgbob44 · 19-Aug-2006, 09:28

Heat them up with a hair drier then they just peel off!

Then you can clean the area up with a brillo pad and brake fluid!!!!!!!!!!

But a hair drier really does work.

Chief R.B. · 19-Aug-2006, 13:46

Thanks guys

Ooh...now where's my Nicky Clarke sweetie...

Rob B · 19-Aug-2006, 14:21

White spirit is a lot less harsh than brake cleaner. Softens the glue and allows you to clean it all off gentley.

Grib · 24-Aug-2006, 18:03

Bit of WD40 should fetch the sticky stuff off no probs

Chief R.B. · 24-Aug-2006, 20:06

Hairdryer worked a treat but still got some really stuborn glue on from the tank pad i took off and i can't get anything to work...any ideas??

Thanks for the tips all

Ant

jeff st4s · 24-Aug-2006, 20:55

Have you tried Iso Propyl Alcohol available from any chemists, will remove most glue residue and oily marks, Benzine is the next step up but a bit more harsh than IPA.

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18-Aug-2006, 23:48	#2
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club I usually use Brake cleaner or carb cleaner, can't rember which is the best out of the two for doing it. Checkout the Desmo Due Paddock on Facebook Reply

19-Aug-2006, 00:12	#3
jgriff Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 496 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brisbane Mood: anamorphic with overtones of sanguineness! Eucalipyus oil is the best stuff for removing any of that gummy sticky stuff. And it smells good too! Reply

19-Aug-2006, 13:46	#5
Chief R.B. Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 286 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Derby Mood: looking to move in a new direction... Thanks guys Ooh...now where's my Nicky Clarke sweetie... Reply

19-Aug-2006, 14:21	#6
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy White spirit is a lot less harsh than brake cleaner. Softens the glue and allows you to clean it all off gentley. Reply

24-Aug-2006, 18:03	#7
Grib Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,416 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nottingham Mood: Ducati-less! Bit of WD40 should fetch the sticky stuff off no probs Reply

24-Aug-2006, 20:06	#8
Chief R.B. Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 286 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Derby Mood: looking to move in a new direction... Hairdryer worked a treat but still got some really stuborn glue on from the tank pad i took off and i can't get anything to work...any ideas?? Thanks for the tips all Ant Reply

24-Aug-2006, 20:55	#9
jeff st4s Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,354 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlwood Mood: Looking for a one way ticket to the 'Ring. Have you tried Iso Propyl Alcohol available from any chemists, will remove most glue residue and oily marks, Benzine is the next step up but a bit more harsh than IPA. Reply