Decal Removal


Items Needed:    1. Heat Gun
2. Citrus Cleaner (GooGone)
3. Cloth or Paper Towels

Estimates:   

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


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.


Step 2 - Peel it.

Starting at a corner, lift the decal away from the bodywork.


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.


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.


Step 5 - Repeat.

Simply repeat Step 1 and continue until decal is removed.


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.


Special Thanks To:
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!