Questions on Removing Decals
 

I got the decals off of my Weinmann DP18's and I have tried Goo Gone or whatever it is called and its not really coming off. They are polished so I don't really want to take a brush to them. Does anyone have a good way of removing the sticky film left behind by these hideous stickers?

Also, I have a 1976 Nishiki International and the decals are really dried and cracked. I want to remove them safely without harming the paint. I tried using a blow dryer to heat them up, but failed. Is there such thing a a plastic razor blade, or anything along these lines?

Any help appreciated here gents and ladies.

I had some luck with acetone (fingernail polish remover) on some glue like stuff on my SST fork that was in there under the spacers of the steerer tube. I was installing the Paul Flatbed (the stem mount is real tight on the steerer). Now to find a good bar to replace the bullhorns now that they get in the way of the rack... something townie ish, a lil wider to manage any weight on the rack, and not to much forward of the stem.

Also used the acetone on some leftovers from the made in china stickers and such...

I also have a 1979 Nishiki International in storage (all original)... I should dig it out and see if I can restore a road bike out of it. Good luck with yours!

On the Weinmann you can try heating the frame with your hair dryer, while its still hot put some masking tape over part of the residue. Make sure it is stuck down tight and carefully lift the tape to pull away the residue left on the bike. You might have to do this several times. For the Nishiki, look for plastic razor blades or a hard plastic scraper. Heat up the decals and use either to scrape them off.

Other products that work:

1.) Naphtha paint thinner.

JR.

heat up the stickers with a hair dryer before removing.....peel off slowly.

Wd40

O.K., I now have like 5 things to do. Guess I'll just try some things that were mentioned for the frame.

Mr. Clean magic eraser sponges will take off sticker goo, as well as scuffs.

Hair dryer.

Hair dryer and plastic razor blade is and was my original plan. I just haven't picked up a plastic razor blade. Home Depot should have something of that nature, eh?

go at the nishiki with a regular ol' razor blade, just be careful. that's how I got all the decals off my '85.

BE CAREFUL....I tried using a hair dryer and wound up gauging into the paint. Be patient and work slowly with a steady hand!

Mine came right off, with the need for a small amount of Goo Gone after they peeled off.

Hmm ok I will keep that in mind. I need to get a plastic razor blade ASAP.