Questions on Removing Decals
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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.
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.
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From: Fairfield, California
Bikes: 1979 Nishiki International, 1989 Dahon folder, 1999 Nishiki Backroads, 2009 Dawes SST
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.
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.
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!
#3
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.
Other products that work:
1.) Naphtha paint thinner.
JR.






