Getting decals off Dragstar

[slob]

anyone got any ideas how I get the Dragstar decal off the tank? They don't seem to be screwed on and I really do not want to dent the tank prying them off.

[slob]

(That orange flavoured label remover from RS components is brilliant decal remover but I've only got 1 tin left and YOU'RE not having it. :p . Sorry.)


decal was probably the wrong word. I meant the hard plastic tank badges.

[John Hopkins]

Don't know how they are fastened on but try spraying WD40 all round the joint every day for a few days. That stuff eats most glues, It's about all it's usefull for. If you're going to paint the tank after, get some good cleaner to get rid of it.

(That orange flavoured label remover from RS components is brilliant decal remover but I've only got 1 tin left and YOU'RE not having it. :p . Sorry.)

How do you know what flavour it is...I didn't even know it came in different flavours... :D John

And one for slob

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[Trikerbiker]

anyone got any ideas how I get the Dragstar decal off the tank? They don't seem to be screwed on and I really do not want to dent the tank prying them off.

You could try working a bit of fishing line (or similar) behind it then 'sawing' through the adhesive on the back. This is how they come off Kawasaki VN 1500's.

Regards

Mick

PS. A little heat may also help - use a hairdryer or similar.

[slob]

good call, i'l try that mate. Cheers

[Rabid1]

mine just fell off one side anyway they are about £40 to buy so dont hurt them ;)

[Freak]

If they're the same as the Wildstar and glued on you've just got to be brave and pull from one end... that's if they're the same.

[Trikerbiker]

This link might be of some help Slob.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/badgeremove.htm

Kawasaki VN, but probably similar.

Regards

Mick

[Bassman]

Took my Harley ones off the street bob easily mate..

use a hair dryer.. softens the glue and just lifts off, clean as you like..

[Trikerbiker]

Took my Harley ones off the street bob easily mate..

rode it round the block and they fell off :eek: :D ..


Sorry mate I couldn't resist :o

[Freak]

use a hair dryer.. softens the glue and just lifts off, clean as you like..
Ya absolutely right.... I'd forgotten about the use of the hairdryer :o

[Bassman]

Ya absolutely right.... I'd forgotten about the use of the hairdryer :o

With the amount of hair you used to have... not suprised!!
:D

By the way... just poke a sharp stick up into the message above you please...

cheeky git... :D

[kiffer38]

1 of these will never fail :D
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[gothtec]

Took my Harley ones off the street bob easily mate..

use a hair dryer.. softens the glue and just lifts off, clean as you like..

Yep!

the hair dryer is the way to go... has worked in the past for me and the dragstars decals are stuck on with sticky backed foam. You should be able to still use them afterwards as well..

[slob]

Thanks All... Makes sense . Cheers for the link. I'll use my wifes hairdryer.. not sure my pube dryer element will hold out ;)

[Bosun]

and the old sticky stuff comes off with wd40 or meths

the ones on sidepannels i found harder
to remove

[kitkatman]

use a hairdryer to warm them up ( not to melting point though) and that should loosen the glue off enough to get them off

[Dougie]

use a hairdryer to warm them up ( not to melting point though) and that should loosen the glue off enough to get them off
How the hell would YOU know?Hair is in yer dim and distant past BALDY! :rolleyes: :p :p

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