need help removing sticker glue

radphil · August 2nd, 2011, 03:36 PM

I have the blue ninja with white decals and I want to put black decals on. I removed one decal so far and now I cant get the glue off. I've tried boiling hot water, tried wd40-its taken gum off my car a couple times, I've even tried a can of stuff that claims to remove road tar and bug stains. Oh and I also tried alcohol based hand sanitizer and nothing is working. Does anyone know what will work? PLEASE HELP ME, THANK YOU.

EsrTek · August 2nd, 2011, 03:40 PM

Hair dryer, heat it up and wipe it right off

Alex · August 2nd, 2011, 03:42 PM

/moved to General

YORCHI · August 2nd, 2011, 03:52 PM

Goo Gone?

the big mike · August 2nd, 2011, 03:56 PM

I just used my chain cleaner and the residu came of immediately, no paint damage

CynicalC · August 2nd, 2011, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YORCHI

Goo Gone?

Works great.

Works better. (careful using it on paints / clearcoats though)

ducducgooseit · August 2nd, 2011, 04:07 PM

Supplies: Clear cellophane tape and a hair drier.

Preparation: Take about 8" of 2" wide cellophane tape and make a loop with the sticky side out - big enough for two or three of your fingers to fit inside. Use the hair dryer to make the sticky residue warm-to-very-warm to the touch.

Technique: Using perhaps 1/2" to 3/4" of the cellophane loop, roll the loop across the now warm residue.

Theory: The idea is to use the cellophane tape to adhere to the residue and lift the residue off the bike. It takes a few "touches" and a bit of patience but that technique has removed sticker residue from painted plastic, glass, and painted automobile metal for me without damage of any kind.

Tips: Don't overheat the residue, you could muck up plastics. And just "tap-n-go" with the loop. You'll get a feel for the technique rather quickly.

radphil · August 2nd, 2011, 04:13 PM

Thanks guys, just ordered a bottle of Goo Gone from Amazon.com and now I'm going to try my chain cleaner. I'll let you know if it works.

radphil · August 2nd, 2011, 04:31 PM

ok just tried my chain cleaner/lube and its not working so im just gonna wait for the goo gone to come in. thanks again guys.

the big mike · August 2nd, 2011, 04:39 PM

too bad. Well, I have a chain cleaner that's rather agressive, it gets anything off of anything

rockNroll · August 2nd, 2011, 05:03 PM

carb cleaner will usually get it off. someone will respond top this by saying it will hurt your paint. Try it in a small spot and see. Ive used it a hundred times on factory paints on bikes and cars and haven't hurt any yet.

CynicalC · August 2nd, 2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radphil

ok just tried my chain cleaner/lube and its not working so im just gonna wait for the goo gone to come in. thanks again guys.

Why don't you just go get it at walmart, target or any auto parts store?

August 2nd, 2011, 03:36 PM	#1
radphil ninjette.org newbie Name: phil Location: ny Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 Posts: 6	need help removing sticker glue I have the blue ninja with white decals and I want to put black decals on. I removed one decal so far and now I cant get the glue off. I've tried boiling hot water, tried wd40-its taken gum off my car a couple times, I've even tried a can of stuff that claims to remove road tar and bug stains. Oh and I also tried alcohol based hand sanitizer and nothing is working. Does anyone know what will work? PLEASE HELP ME, THANK YOU.

August 2nd, 2011, 03:42 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/moved to General __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 2nd, 2011, 03:52 PM	#4
YORCHI n00b Name: Jorge Location: Perris, CA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 581	Goo Gone? __________________________________________________ Facebook YouTube #KCCO

August 2nd, 2011, 03:56 PM	#5
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	I just used my chain cleaner and the residu came of immediately, no paint damage __________________________________________________ I can not be a true player by playing around.

August 2nd, 2011, 04:39 PM	#10
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	too bad. Well, I have a chain cleaner that's rather agressive, it gets anything off of anything __________________________________________________ I can not be a true player by playing around.

August 2nd, 2011, 03:40 PM	#2
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Hair dryer, heat it up and wipe it right off

August 2nd, 2011, 04:07 PM	#7
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Supplies: Clear cellophane tape and a hair drier. Preparation: Take about 8" of 2" wide cellophane tape and make a loop with the sticky side out - big enough for two or three of your fingers to fit inside. Use the hair dryer to make the sticky residue warm-to-very-warm to the touch. Technique: Using perhaps 1/2" to 3/4" of the cellophane loop, roll the loop across the now warm residue. Theory: The idea is to use the cellophane tape to adhere to the residue and lift the residue off the bike. It takes a few "touches" and a bit of patience but that technique has removed sticker residue from painted plastic, glass, and painted automobile metal for me without damage of any kind. Tips: Don't overheat the residue, you could muck up plastics. And just "tap-n-go" with the loop. You'll get a feel for the technique rather quickly.

August 2nd, 2011, 04:13 PM	#8
radphil ninjette.org newbie Name: phil Location: ny Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 Posts: 6	Thanks guys, just ordered a bottle of Goo Gone from Amazon.com and now I'm going to try my chain cleaner. I'll let you know if it works.

August 2nd, 2011, 04:31 PM	#9
radphil ninjette.org newbie Name: phil Location: ny Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 Posts: 6	ok just tried my chain cleaner/lube and its not working so im just gonna wait for the goo gone to come in. thanks again guys.

August 2nd, 2011, 05:03 PM	#11
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	carb cleaner will usually get it off. someone will respond top this by saying it will hurt your paint. Try it in a small spot and see. Ive used it a hundred times on factory paints on bikes and cars and haven't hurt any yet. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

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