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1. Heat Gun |
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2. Citrus Cleaner (GooGone) |
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3. Cloth or Paper Towels |
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Time: Depends on size.
Cost: ~$5 USD for the citrus cleaner. |
Be careful of some of the imitation GooGone citrus cleaners, some may eat the plastic, so test on a |
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Step 1 - Heat It.
Use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat up a small region of the decal. This will make the decal more pliable and reduce the adhesive bond.
Note: Be careful not to overheat the bodywork or the paint may blister. |
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Step 2 - Peel it.
Starting at a corner, lift the decal away from the bodywork. |
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Step 3 - Keep peeling.
Use both hands as you get to the wider sections of the decal.
Go SLOWLY. Too much tension will cause the decal to tear. |
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Step 4 - Re-heat.
The heated area will cool off after a few minutes, causing the adhesive bond to increase again. You will notice that the tension will increase and the decal will tend to tear easily. |
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Step 5 - Repeat.
Simply repeat Step 1 and continue until decal is removed. |
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Step 6 - Clean.
After the decal is removed there may be adhesive residue remaining. Use an adhesive remover to remove residue. We (Tapeworkls) really like the citrus-based adhesive removers like GooGone because they are non-toxic, biodegradable, and can be readily found at hardware, department, and grocery stores. |
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Special Thanks To: |
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www.TapeWorks.com |
| They have provided all the above information and pictures via their web site. They are a fantastic manufacturer of great looking graphics kits for all bikes! |
Modified 01/19/2009
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