[grayghost]

Whats the best way to remove the tank decals off a new T100?

I am concerned with messing up the clear coat. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[bonnieboy]

what do you mean by tank decals?

 

[kliff]

A little heat from a blow dryer....just don't tell the OL why you're headed to the garage with her hair dryer...LOL...gotta keep 'em guessing.

 

[mase]

i think he's speaking of the checkered stripes...

whoops, i thought he had a thruxton.

[ This message was edited by: mase on 2007-02-04 10:49 ]

 

[Antny]

You must be talking about the safety stickers on top of the tank. The dealer removed them for me when I picked mine up. I don't know how they did it, but I would try a hair dryer. That way you don't have to use any chemicals.

 

[grayghost]

Those annoying stickers the factory puts on top of the gas tank with the recommended break in period, recommended fuel octane.....stuff like that. I can't remember the actual text.

My real concern is if they are "peel and stick" and applied at the factory when the clear coat is relatively fresh, is it going to leave a mark (funky little rectangle) when removed?

The only thing I want on my gas tank are the Triumph badges. :???:

 

[Whitehurst]

You will be able to wax that litt'l triangle off -

 

[ravnhaus]

Carefully take your fingernail and lift one edge.
Peel off.
Wipe any residue with alcohol.
It is a pretty temporary sticker.

 

[Riven]

I used "Goof-Off" to remove the residue. It didn't have the slightest effect on the paint on the tank or the frame. I would recommend that if you decide to use something like that, you test it somewhere really inconspicuous first, in case Triumph changed paint chemistry and forgot to tell us (who knows, right?)....

 

[oldmanjob]

On my bike the dealer had removed it when I picked up the bike. On my son's bike it pealed off and used Goo-off to remove leftover glue, came out fine.

 

[Panthermark]

I just peeled it off after I had the bike a few weeks.....I think the fumes from the gasoline made the job really easy.

 

[rstover]

Hair dryer to soften and enable peel off of most. WD-40 and 100% COTTON rag to wipe of residue. Don't use a paper towel... ever. Puts those nasty little micro scratches in the finish.

Now go ride.

 

[grayghost]

Thanks everyone for the comments.

Rstover-Would love to go ride. Unfortunately it's - 13 degrees C and with the Wind Chill it's -29 C here in the great white north.

"California dreaming..........."

 

[LIJ]

I actually used a little bit of fuel to remove the goo. I doesn't seem to have effected the finish. I hope it hasn't

 

[Baltobonneville]

I second a bit of heat and WD-40. Works nicely, doesn't bother the finish.

 

[SCCTrim]

zymol wax and a cheap buffer works wonders on the tank. remove your badges and you'll see marks in the paint. use some zymol and a buffer to make your tank look better than new.


btw...always in a shaded area on cool paint. Moisten the buffer pad a touch.

[ This message was edited by: SCCTrim on 2007-02-08 20:15 ]

 

[Sprint_Dude]

WD-40. Avoid using gas. You should always avoid gas on paint. Unless you like that rat rod look.

 

[desertrat]

:razz:
I just use I.P.A. (Iso-propyl alcohol) and it works fine. It doesn't harm the paint or finish on aircraft parts and it won't harm the paint or finish on a gas tank. A good washing and waxing to follow is recommended.
:yayyy:

 

[Whitehurst]

Daammit - you had to say I.P.A. :-g

STONE IPA -STONE IPA - y- u - - - m!

 

[TJRCARRILLO]

Mmmmm. That's sounds good . I'm going to head over to the fridge and grab a STONE right now.