Removing a tank protector

[Dahulk]

Any tips on how to remove a tank protector from my bike?

[Hardwrkr13]

They will usually just peel right off. A hair dryer may help if it's stubborn.

[Tango5]

Apply some heat using a heat gun or hair dryer, it's easier if you wait until you are low on fuel, a full tank will prevent sufficient heat to build and will make removal a real pain. Once removed, use goo gone to clean up the remaining gluey mess.

[mongol777]

Dremel

[kamikaze]

I removed a tank protector from mine, and I can't get all the sticky crap off. I've tried goo gone and gas to avail.

[Airstream]

Royal Distributing sells a small bottle of decal remover that really works. I tried Goo Gone and others that did nothing.

[rich6969]

and take your time....

[fastar1]

Pull on it?

Seriously, heat helps. You can just leave it in the sun for a few hours if that's easier.

[Riceburner]

WD40 to remove glue residue.

[Dahulk]

Dremel

Speaking from personal experience

[Hardwrkr13]

WD40 to remove glue residue.

Yep

[kamikaze]

WD40 to remove glue residue.

tried that too. still won't come off

[Ed In Mississauga]

I get small packets of Adhesive Remover from work (similar to an alcohol wipe packet), but I'm not exactly sure where you can buy them in retail. Perhaps you can try a medical supply store as the packets we have are used to remove bandage adhesive. I've never come across an adhesive that these wipes weren't able to remove.

[fastar1]

tried that too. still won't come off

Some cheap no-name protectors will use whatever cheapest glue the factory could find. Might need a grinder.

[mongol777]

I was not kidding about Dremel - i had nasty cheap tank protector on one of my bikes. It would not come off so i grinded off very careful and removed what left with wd40

[JonnyWyshbone]

Some cheap no-name protectors will use whatever cheapest glue the factory could find. Might need a grinder.

At what point does OP break out the MIG welder? Lmao, you sure it's glue and not actual damage to your paint? I can't see them putting an adhesive so powerful on there that the usual suspects couldn't get it off. Goo gone? Nu-finish?

[mongol777]

At what point does OP break out the MIG welder? Lmao, you sure it's glue and not actual damage to your paint? I can't see them putting an adhesive so powerful on there that the usual suspects couldn't get it off.

I don't know what they used on mine but my only option was to use flat screwdriver to try and peel it off. I was afraid it would damage the paint so i chose to slowly dremel it off. soaked remainder overnight in wd40 (put soaked rug on top) and it finally came off

[JonnyWyshbone]

I don't know what they used on mine but my only option was to use flat screwdriver to try and peel it off. I was afraid it would damage the paint so i chose to slowly dremel it off. soaked remainder overnight in wd40 (put soaked rug on top) and it finally came off

Crap that bites, I always go to this website for my protectors www.rascalgrafik.com . They were the only place I found with a few days of net searching with an all white protector, they make other goodies too.

[fatpat]

Apparently some pros use this:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...raserwheel.php

[mongol777]

Crap that bites, I always go to this website for my protectors www.rascalgrafik.com . They were the only place I found with a few days of net searching with an all white protector, they make other goodies too.

It was my first bike and it was old and came with tank protector. Cool link - thanks!