Help getting old tape off old bars
09-14-13, 10:20 AM
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Help getting old tape off old bars
I bought some old drop bars the other day at my co-op and I've been having trouble getting the old crusted tape off them. I don't mean the bar tape, but rather the tape that more than likely held it on. I've tried simple green, brush cleaner/paint thinner, and WD-40 but it doesn't seems to be helping a lot. I thought I'd try the C&V forums because you guys have a lot of experience in restoring old parts back to new. Here is a pic of the tape: 
TIA,
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09-14-13, 10:49 AM
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Use Goof off. Works everytime. You can get it at most hardware stores.
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Eh, just go ahead and wrap right over it. Doesn't hurt anything and probably adds half a gram weight at most.
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Just leave it on and tape over it, probably not worth the effort.
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09-14-13, 12:38 PM
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I use 3M Adhesive Remover or rubbing alchohol.
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09-14-13, 04:08 PM
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Use Goo Gone, works like a charm but make sure you do this outside. Fumes will get you.
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This is on a fixie bike....
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I combined the first two replies. Used a razor blade to get off the majority of it, then used goof off to get the leftover residue off.
Here is what it looks like now:
I'll wrap it later tonight so I can ride it tomorrow.
Thanks a million for the help! I love how it looks now!!
Here is what it looks like now:
I'll wrap it later tonight so I can ride it tomorrow.
Thanks a million for the help! I love how it looks now!!
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^ well, if you have a flame thrower handy ...
those bars look too clean, like they're steel, not aluminum. nice work, whatever they are.
those bars look too clean, like they're steel, not aluminum. nice work, whatever they are.
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I combined the first two replies. Used a razor blade to get off the majority of it, then used goof off to get the leftover residue off.
Here is what it looks like now:
I'll wrap it later tonight so I can ride it tomorrow.
Thanks a million for the help! I love how it looks now!!
Here is what it looks like now:
I'll wrap it later tonight so I can ride it tomorrow.
Thanks a million for the help! I love how it looks now!!
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Thanks!! I also polished it a bit with some soft steel wool.
I also put on the bar tape a few hours ago. I frigging hate it. Fizik Glossy black bar tape. It's uncomfortable, slippery, and ugly. Can anyone recommend good bar tape? I'm kinda torn between all the choices of bar tape...
I also put on the bar tape a few hours ago. I frigging hate it. Fizik Glossy black bar tape. It's uncomfortable, slippery, and ugly. Can anyone recommend good bar tape? I'm kinda torn between all the choices of bar tape...
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