how to remove adhesive from ninja decal?

[str8t six]

I took off my ninja decals from my bike, but i cannot get the leftover adhesive off!! ive used goo gone and rubbing alcohol, nothing is working!! HELP!!

[the big mike]

I believe there was already a thread about this, but I can't seem to find it. I use my chain cleaner. That stuff is powerfull enough to remove anything without harming your paint. Worked like a charm on mine

[alex.s]

2000 grit sand paper then buff to a shine?

[str8t six]

Originally Posted by the big mike

I believe there was already a thread about this, but I can't seem to find it. I use my chain cleaner. That stuff is powerfull enough to remove anything without harming your paint. Worked like a charm on mine

what chain cleaner you use?


do you think wd 40 would work without messing up the paint?

[GateKeeper]

Originally Posted by alex.s

2000 grit sand paper then buff to a shine?

^^^^^^ Ohhhh ya that will do it ...... LOL

[str8t six]

Originally Posted by GateKeeper

^^^^^^ Ohhhh ya that will do it ...... LOL

i dont know if you are being sarcastic or not, but alex is correct, sandpaper will get it off if i wet sand the area. i have a buffer to do this, but i only want to do that as a last resort.

[GateKeeper]

I was being a little sarcastic.....and your right use that option as a last resort, as it will take a lot more work to get it all back nice and shiny.....

I would look at a chemical solution first, but make sure it will not eat away at paint

brake cleaner might do it, or WD40 even might get rid of the goo



Any chemical you might want to try, first try it in a hidden spot, just in case.............bottom side of the tank possibly....first

[alex.s]

Originally Posted by GateKeeper

I was being a little sarcastic.....and your right use that option as a last resort, as it will take a lot more work to get it all back nice and shiny.....

I would look at a chemical solution first, but make sure it will not eat away at paint

brake cleaner might do it, or WD40 even might get rid of the goo



Any chemical you might want to try, first try it in a hidden spot, just in case.............bottom side of the tank possibly....first

just about any "chemical solution" will attack the paint. wet sanding with 2000 grit will not scuff the clear much when there is gunk on top. sand just enough to get the gunk off and it will only be slightly cloudy... buff the cloudiness away... would take 10 minutes and wont screw up your paint like chemicals will.

[GateKeeper]

ok

[Clearlynotstefan]

a very small amount of acetone on a paper towel, do it quick, then wash the acetone off. wont leave a mark.

[Boom King]

WD40 would work, I've used it to get off the gunk left from heavy duty 3M adhesive. It was on a non-painted car part though so not sure how it would affect the paint. I've heard that olive oil or vegetable oil might work as well.

I use Bounce/dryer sheets to remove stuck on bug guts and tree sap and they basically slide off the paint with no ill effects. Perhaps give this a try on the adhesive. Put one or two sheets in a spray bottle and soak that area. Wipe it off with a cloth. Once you're finished, wash that area and wax. Alternatively, you can wet the sheet like a sponge and dab the area and wipe.

Originally Posted by Clearlynotstefan

a very small amount of acetone on a paper towel, do it quick, then wash the acetone off. wont leave a mark.

Acetone is also used as a paint thinner. A small amount may not immediately damage the paint but is probably enough to start eating away at the clear coat.

[kevheads]

Try a "Magic Eraser" found with kitchen cleaners at Walmart. They things remove anything.

[the big mike]

Originally Posted by str8t six

what chain cleaner you use?


do you think wd 40 would work without messing up the paint?

I don't know about wd40, but I've used 2 different chain cleaners already without any problems for my paint: first was muc-off chain cleaner, second is motul chain cleaner.
Muc-off was very good
motul does the job, but leaves a greasy layer which you'll have to clean afterwards as well

[Boom King]

Originally Posted by kevheads

Try a "Magic Eraser" found with kitchen cleaners at Walmart. They things remove anything.

Just be careful if you go this route. The main active chemical in these pads is Melamine foam, an abrasive cleaner. It is safe for hard surfaces like floor tile, sink basins, and glass shower doors but it may make the clear coat on paint look "cloudy" or dull. For instance, the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser mop is not recommended for finished wood floors.