handlebar tape removal...
03-21-07, 02:21 PM
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handlebar tape removal...
I'm trying to replace the handlebar tape but how do you guys remove the gunky residue and adhesive from the tape?
I've tried using a scraper, blow dryer, and its taking forever! Is there some kind of solvent or something to dissolve that stuff?
I've tried using a scraper, blow dryer, and its taking forever! Is there some kind of solvent or something to dissolve that stuff?
03-21-07, 02:26 PM
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I'm confused. Why do you need to remove the adhesive from the tape? Can't you just rip off the tape? Are you trying to get the adhesive off of the handlebars? Try Goo Gone.
https://www.proppersource.com/images/...s/Goo-Gone.jpg
https://www.proppersource.com/images/...s/Goo-Gone.jpg
03-21-07, 02:26 PM
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Spray a little WD-40 on a rag and use it to clean the bars. It will remove the tape residue.
03-21-07, 02:29 PM
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Goof Off® does pretty well.
03-21-07, 02:31 PM
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Left over tape adhesive will add significant weight and drag, not to mention throw off handling of the entire bike. I would replace the handlebars completely, maybe even the entire bike. 
03-21-07, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Xrisnothing
I've got a sticker I'm trying to remove from my bicycle. What do you guys recommend that's safe for paint?
Take a hair dryer and warm up the sticker then it will peel off easily...
tell me how it works.
03-21-07, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by spiderbike
Let give a disclaimer first; this is a method that I have not used but have read BF post describing it.
Take a hair dryer and warm up the sticker then it will peel off easily...
tell me how it works.
Take a hair dryer and warm up the sticker then it will peel off easily...
tell me how it works.
03-21-07, 07:22 PM
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Best Stuff:
Safe Citrus, I have used it on just about anything (paint, metal, glass, etc.)
Safe Citrus, I have used it on just about anything (paint, metal, glass, etc.)
03-21-07, 07:28 PM
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If your bars are aluminum, try mineral spirits or acetone (nail polish remover if there's a gal around). A bit fumy, but acetone will melt the adhesive right off. Just don't use it on painted surfaces - may soften the paint.
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Originally Posted by SSIndyRider
If your bars are aluminum, try mineral spirits or acetone (nail polish remover if there's a gal around). A bit fumy, but acetone will melt the adhesive right off. Just don't use it on painted surfaces - may soften the paint.
07-26-07, 07:39 PM
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I used lighter fluid before to remove tape residue off of my mountain bike and that worked great. Just don't get the pressurized version.
07-26-07, 08:42 PM
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ive been using lighter fluid to remove adhesives and all kind of sticky residue. It never failed me. try it
