Restoring A Tank - Sticker Removal?

Posted by rkandrlover on October 17, 2007, 2:01 pm

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Hi Guys,

What's the best way to remove old stickers from a tank? These are just
misc. stickers the a previous owner stuck on the tank, not sure why.

I don't want to damage the paint when removing them. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Tim

Posted by Dave Emerson on October 17, 2007, 2:07 pm

1. Blowtorch
2. Angle grinder.
3. "Sticky Label Remover"

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Posted by .p.jm on October 17, 2007, 2:23 pm

On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:07:59 +0100, "Dave Emerson"

Sure, as long as you plan on re-painting the tank.

Warm the area gently with a hair dryer, and peel off from the
corners inwards.

I was quite suprised once to see this work on a car inspection
sticker on a windshield, 'razor cut anti-removal' and
'anti-removal-F's-up-if-you-try ink' features and all.

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Posted by The Older Gentleman on October 17, 2007, 2:23 pm

Hairdryer and a wooden or plastic scraper.

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Posted by rkandrlover on October 18, 2007, 2:02 am

Thanks for the input Guys.

I Googled it as well, and seems my best bet is the hair dryer/Goo Gone
combo. The tank is on the bike right now, as it is still being ridden.
I suppose I should drain it before taking the hair dryer to it. lol
Don't really want to end up on the Darwin Awards. lol