If the lawyers had their way, every new motorcycle would be covered in stickers telling you not to ride without a helmet, don't speed, don't wheelie, don't jump across the Grand Canyon... Reality isn't that bad, fortunately, but bikes like Arrick Maurice's Ducati Scrambler still come with a few warning labels that disrupt the clean lines of that bright red trellis frame. Removing them is pretty easy, but preserving them is the real trick. Show
Three out of four "tools" you need are items you probably already have kicking around the house: a hairdryer, a shop rag, and WD40. You can also use a heat gun if you happen to have one, but be careful. It could get too hot and melt plastics in the area you're working, especially if the stickers you're removing are actually on plastic. Even if you have a heat gun you might still want to sneak into the bathroom and swipe the hairdryer when nobody's looking. Using the hairdryer, heat up one corner of the sticker you want to remove. After a few minutes, you should be able to carefully start to peel the corner up with your finger. Move the hairdryer along the sticker, slowly heating and peeling as you go. Patience is the key here so you don't rip the sticker. Eventually, it will come off completely, intact, and undamaged. Spray some WD40 on a shop rag, then wipe down the area where the sticker used to be. This will remove any remaining adhesive from the bike. If you're just going to throw the stickers away, you're done. Arrick Maurice wanted to save his, though. It's possible a future owner of the bike might want them, either in their records or even to put back on the bike. That's where the final "tool" comes in: 3M adhesive transfer tape. The sticker, though intact, no longer has any stick to it. He uses the transfer tape to put a sticky but covered backing on the label once again. This gives a future owner the choice of what to do with it, whether it's to put it back where the factory put it, or put it on a friend's toolbox as a joke. Either way, the choice is theirs.
Remove those stubborn decals in five steps. By Motorcycle Cruiser Updated: July 5, 2019More Tips And Tech
So, you've just purchased a wonderful new bicycle and love everything about it - except for the gaudy decals that serve no purpose other than to make your ride a prime target for theft. Not to worry, removing them is a simple process that will take less than an hour of your time. Add TipAsk QuestionCommentDownload Step 1: Apply Heat to Loosen Adhesive Using a heat gun or hairdryer, apply heat to the decal to loosen the adhesive. Add TipAsk QuestionCommentDownload Step 2: Scrape Away Majority With a Metal EdgeContinue to apply heat as you scrape away the majority of the decal with a dull (not sharp!) metal edge. Use a very light touch, and scrape in one direction (not back and forth) so you're not continually pressing melted pieces back against your paint. Add TipAsk QuestionCommentDownload Step 3: Scrape Away Leftovers With a Credit CardThere will likely be small pieces of melted decal left that you won't be able to easily remove with your metal edge. To clean the rest of it off, wait for the bike to cool off a bit, then use a credit card to scrape the rest away. Add TipAsk QuestionCommentDownload Step 4: Finish With Adhesive Remover (if Necessary)Depending on the type of decal you encounter, it may be necessary to finish with a bit of adhesive remover. It wasn't needed for this job, but I recommend GooGone if you find the area is sticky afterward. Add TipAsk QuestionCommentDownload Be the First to ShareDid you make this project? Share it with us! I Made It!RecommendationsHollow Wood Surfboard - Plywood and Cedar by memestra in Beach 84 9.6K DIY Wheels for Bike or Trike or Trailer by Liebregts in Metalworking 63 14K Be Seen! 3D Printed Bike Lights With Fusion 360 by Kevr102 in Bikes 55 9.4K Unconventional Longboard by designcoyxe in Metalworking 62 6.6K
11 Comments0 sammizell1 10 months ago on Step 4 ReplyUpvote Well common Sense will tell you to never use a metal scraper a credit card is good your fingernail is good and also you can use a handheld torch just don't get too close to the sticker just hold it back about 3 to 4 inches and wave it left and right and it should peel right off and take a microfiber towel with a little aggression you can rub the rest right off and shine up like new 0 CathalG2 4 years ago ReplyUpvote You're asking for trouble using a metal scraper - use plastic always and you will never scrape your paint 0 psycophonic 6 years ago ReplyUpvote Sweet post. Needed to get an idea how to remove old devals as just ordered some reflective decals on ebay. my bike's going to look siiickk... 0 alfianz 7 years ago ReplyUpvote What if I don't have a heat gun or hairdryer 3 replies0 Echo Violetalfianz Reply 6 years ago ReplyUpvote repainting not reprinting... I give up! Lol 0 Echo Violetalfianz Reply 6 years ago ReplyUpvote gloves not grooves... DYAC 0 Echo Violetalfianz Reply 6 years ago ReplyUpvote Hey, if you do not have a heat gun or hairdryer you can zap a wet rag in the microwave to warm it up. Or make it hot & use grooves to wrap it around the decal & soften it. 3M makes a good adhesive & wax remover/spray but that can sometimes remove paint so I would only use it if you plan on reprinting it. Hope that was helpful. Cheers! 0 whitemanwalking 8 years ago on Introduction ReplyUpvote A further thing to note, the decals on Surly bicycles are made to be easily removed. When I purchsed a Surly frame I was able to remove all decals with just an old bank card. Can you remove stickers from a bike frame?Removing Surly frame decals:
Use a hair dryer to soften the adhesive prior to poking at the decals with the credit card edge. Once the decal is removed, apply adhesive remover with a clean soft cloth to remove remaining adhesive. Finish with rubbing alcohol or multipurpose cleaner to make it look all pro.
What is the easiest way to remove old stickers?Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
Soak a rag or paper towel in rubbing alcohol. Cover the sticker you want to remove with the alcohol-soaked rag. Let it sit for about 30 minutes. The sticker should wipe clean afterward—but if it doesn't, gently scrape away any remaining residue with a razor scraper.
How do you remove bike decals without damaging them?Don't worry and follow the steps.. Clean the sticker and its outline with warm soapy water. ... . Heat the surface. ... . Use your fingertips or a plastic card to peel it off without damaging the surface gently.. If nothing has worked, use a glue remover. ... . Wash again to remove any residue.. |
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