BMX - Best Way to Remove decals?

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christophe
08-02-06, 04:45 PM
As the title implies, what is the best way to remove decals?

iluvfreebeer
08-02-06, 04:59 PM
By another bike without decals.



Failing that, warm it up on the sun and use Goo Gone.
CMcMahon
08-02-06, 05:34 PM
Didn't we have this thread last week?

Prozakk
08-02-06, 07:08 PM
Didn't we have this thread last week?

Yes...named "sticky stuff".
Prozakk
08-02-06, 07:10 PM
In this thread my answer shall be different:

Find a parallel universe in which stickers don't exist. And stay there.
TheBikeMan
08-02-06, 07:35 PM
In this thread my answer shall be different:

Find a parallel universe in which stickers don't exist. And stay there.



Lol does such a place exist?
lunchbox
08-03-06, 01:09 AM
As the title implies, what is the best way to remove decals?

Step one.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=213696
PBR Streetgang
08-03-06, 07:42 PM
They might just peel off using your fingernail. If you have difficulty with that technique, you can heat them up with a hairdryer, but not too hot, and they should peel off easily. Remove remaining adhesive, if any, with a solvent like WD-40 or Goo Gone. However, make sure your frame does not have a two-stage paint with the decals under a clear coat. If that is the case, you will have to live with the stickers or get a repaint.
JRZRacing
08-07-06, 07:18 PM
Peel off the plastic and wipe the "sticky stuff" with turpentine, then wipe it off with a dry cloth.
dvance
08-08-06, 06:17 AM
WD-40 is NOT a solvent! It's a penetrating oil -- it gets water out and protects against corrosion, you can also use it as a mild lubricating agent. The only reason why it might help you get the glue off is it probably contains some sort of alcohol (benzene ring).