Getting adhesives off your finish safely

Grumpy Old Biker · October 21st, 2014, 01:54 PM

I tried velcro'ing a small digital camcorder onto the side of my Ninja to get some cool slalom vid. Didn't work. Only go-pro cams are made for that. Peeled off the Velcro and have had a 2"x3" blob of glue there ever since. Goo gone - nope. Goof-off - nope. Finally soaked it in WD-40, heated it up with a hair dryer, and gently scooped it all off with a credit card. Took it all right off without any residue or damage.

Just thought I'd pass that along..

This is the camera I ended up with instead Its about the size of a bic lighter. I stuck it between the handlebars...

http://www.spygear.net/site/product/panosphere-360

It detaches from the base. I found mine new unopened at Goodwill for $9. Sure beats $350 for a go-pro.

Heres an example of the quality of this $9 camera. Too bad it was a dark gloomy day cuz the vid quality is way better than this shows.

http://vidmg.photobucket.com/albums/...%20hilltop.mp4

csmith12 · October 21st, 2014, 02:24 PM

Try a pink eraser.

Grumpy Old Biker · October 21st, 2014, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Try a pink eraser.

dang. I wish there was still some left on it. I'd like to try that.
thx dood!

MrAtom · October 21st, 2014, 02:55 PM

Normally I'm a lighter fluid guy but if Goo Gone didn't work, I dunno, man haha.

That's a solid camera setup. For $9 that's an absolute steal! I like it

NevadaWolf · October 21st, 2014, 05:07 PM

I'm more interested in the camera.... Video only in one direction and still shot for the 360? I'd so be taking WAY too many 360 degree shots with that thing.

spooph · October 22nd, 2014, 05:28 PM

3M adhesive remover, works magic!

dcj13 · October 22nd, 2014, 06:45 PM

I'd go isopropyl alcohol, followed by water (after the goo's gone).

Swann · October 27th, 2014, 03:15 PM

Have any of you tried a clean rag and baby oil?

October 21st, 2014, 01:54 PM	#1
Grumpy Old Biker ninjette.org member Name: Rick Location: Rocky Mountains Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 14	Getting adhesives off your finish safely I tried velcro'ing a small digital camcorder onto the side of my Ninja to get some cool slalom vid. Didn't work. Only go-pro cams are made for that. Peeled off the Velcro and have had a 2"x3" blob of glue there ever since. Goo gone - nope. Goof-off - nope. Finally soaked it in WD-40, heated it up with a hair dryer, and gently scooped it all off with a credit card. Took it all right off without any residue or damage. Just thought I'd pass that along.. This is the camera I ended up with instead Its about the size of a bic lighter. I stuck it between the handlebars... http://www.spygear.net/site/product/panosphere-360 It detaches from the base. I found mine new unopened at Goodwill for $9. Sure beats $350 for a go-pro. Heres an example of the quality of this $9 camera. Too bad it was a dark gloomy day cuz the vid quality is way better than this shows. http://vidmg.photobucket.com/albums/...%20hilltop.mp4 Last futzed with by Grumpy Old Biker; October 21st, 2014 at 01:58 PM. Reason: url no worky

October 21st, 2014, 02:24 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Try a pink eraser. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 21st, 2014, 05:07 PM	#5
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October 22nd, 2014, 05:28 PM	#6
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	3M adhesive remover, works magic! __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.
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