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simi_ed · February 14, 2014, 06:29:21 PM

I wouldn't use this on ANY plastic parts. I can only imagine how hot that metal got while grinding off those decals.

giantkiller · February 14, 2014, 06:45:22 PM

Joe did it mess up/pull up the paint. I know you probably painted it red or something. Ha ha can't wait to see the finished bike. It's an insane amount o red. But I find myself thinking I'm really going to like it. I on the other hand don't want to do any repainting . Besides re clear coating. Want to do as little damage as possible.

Hey monkey don't know if that would work so good on our clear coated stickers.
I guess I have a long night with a razor blade. Do you think heating them with the wife's hair dryer would help?

Joe Sull · February 14, 2014, 06:56:59 PM

I did nick the paint but just a little. I could have been a little more carefull and not did any damage. There was some adhesive that stayed on the pannels, I sanded but I saw a post that talked about adhesive remover. If you nick it, you'll probably only doing it to the clearcoat. It was pretty thick on my bike. I didn't pull any paint at all.

Pat Conlon · February 14, 2014, 07:12:29 PM

No no no on the razor blade idea....
I could not load Mark's You Tube video so I don't know what that shows...
However, I just did this on my '84 and here is what I found after talking to the pros.

Body shops have a special tool for decal removal. It's a soft gum (eraser type) material that is used on a cordless drill. You can use it on a air tool but you have to be *very careful* not to burn the paint or ABS.
Works like a charm. Does not hurt the paint.

I am really looking forward to the completion of........ ? What was her name again?

FJmonkey · February 14, 2014, 07:18:20 PM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on February 14, 2014, 07:12:29 PM
Body shops have a special tool for decal removal. It's a soft gum (eraser type) material that is used on a cordless drill. You can use it on a air tool but you have to be *very careful* not to burn the paint or ABS.
Works like a charm. Does not hurt the paint.

I am really looking forward to the completion of........ ? What was her name again?

The vid is just that, a power tool that can be used lightly to remove decals... Heavy on other sub-straights like metal and Fiber Glass but temperature is an issue with our ABS...

Pat Conlon · February 14, 2014, 07:27:25 PM

Quote from: giantkiller on February 14, 2014, 06:45:22 PM

Hey monkey don't know if that would work so good on our clear coated stickers....

The FJ1100 and FJ1200 stickers on the side panels are not clear coated... The tank yes, but side covers no.
At least that is how they are on my '84 and '92

giantkiller · February 14, 2014, 08:35:55 PM

I started on the tail piece(using my finger nails last night) and it is clear coated . I might have to look into the gummy wheel.

I'm going to hold off on the name until the first ride. Mike iron butt Ramos, suggested Hercules. I kinda like it but still want to take the first ride.

Joe Sull · February 15, 2014, 05:05:15 AM

You just reminded me about the tail piece. That took a couple of hours
because of a tape line around the transition. The tape wasn't vinyl, I dont think.
It was like 1/8" friction tape with clearcoat on it. I had to pick at it with the razor (the utility type without the handle)
A lot of sanding. It's like an obtuse angle were it goes around to the sides and I think there
is still more down in the corners that I didn't get.

~JM~ · February 15, 2014, 09:46:15 AM

Believe it or not... Peanut Butter will do a good job at removing decals. I had heard about this a while ago & thought that it was a joke, until I watched my buddies wife & sister inlaw remove all the stickers from a Barbie Jeep by smearing Peanut Butter on the decals & letting it sit in the sun for a while.

I suppose you would want to use creamy instead of chunky, but I don't know if it matters. Something in the peanut butters oils lifts the stickers.

If it fails, no harm done, just let your dog clean it off.

Good luck
~JM~

andyb · February 15, 2014, 10:21:38 AM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on February 14, 2014, 07:12:29 PM
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Body shops have a special tool for decal removal. It's a soft gum (eraser type) material that is used on a cordless drill. You can use it on a air tool but you have to be *very careful* not to burn the paint or ABS.
Works like a charm. Does not hurt the paint.
...

Wonder if it's the harder version of a clay bar.

Jeff0308 · February 23, 2014, 05:33:02 AM

Hair dryer mite work or a steamer. Razor blades work but if you slip it's not a good look. There's a product over here in Australia which is called goo. It removes sticker/ gum and residue left by decals it's a citrus based product. Dan I'm looking forward to seeing the stickers on the bike.

giantkiller · February 23, 2014, 06:42:26 AM

Bought a smaller version of the monkey eraser. And it worked great . Did burn a small spot in the paint. But it was on the first one. Got to keep it moving. Took them all off in a couple minutes. They all are clear coated on the 86.

rktmanfj · February 23, 2014, 09:10:06 AM

Quote from: ~JM~ on February 15, 2014, 09:46:15 AM
Believe it or not... Peanut Butter will do a good job at removing decals. I had heard about this a while ago & thought that it was a joke, until I watched my buddies wife & sister inlaw remove all the stickers from a Barbie Jeep by smearing Peanut Butter on the decals & letting it sit in the sun for a while.

I suppose you would want to use creamy instead of chunky, but I don't know if it matters. Something in the peanut butters oils lifts the stickers.

If it fails, no harm done, just let your dog clean it off.

Good luck
~JM~

I hear that mayonnaise works, too.

Joe Sull · February 23, 2014, 10:41:00 AM

This is starting to sound Delicious!

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