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removing oem decals

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:22 pm
by masterofinsanity
anyone got any tips for removing the original decals? i hear a hot air paint stripper is good?

Re: removing oem decals

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:37 pm
by stug
It depends whether they are laquered over or not.
If they are laquered over you will have to rub down the laquer first then peel of the stickers.
If not, a hairdrier is good

Re: removing oem decals

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:55 am
by masterofinsanity
not laquered over only the zxr on the tank is, will pinch the missus hairdrier then.

Re: removing oem decals

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:31 pm
by zimm
i've a feeling the tank decals are lacquered Baz.

Re: removing oem decals

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:32 pm
by masterofinsanity
isn't that what i said? :smt003

Re: removing oem decals

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:34 pm
by zimm
Doh !

must read things fully before posting !

hair-dryer and some patience it is then !

Re: removing oem decals

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:56 pm
by -GQ-
I've taken decals off (off a truck rather than a bike, but similar thing I suspect), with a hairdryer. Probably lower temp than paint stripper thing, but it worked great. Found that less was more, so if you keep the heat on an area for 5 seconds (literally count to 5), then they come off great. But if you keep it on for 10, they become too sticky and some of the paint stays behind and they tear more easily.

Hope that helps.

Re: removing oem decals

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:43 pm
by masterofinsanity
cheers for the tip i'll give it a go.