Removing Tank protector

[Kev L]

Anyone taken one of the sticky type carbon look tank protectors off? I want to remove the tatty looking one on my bike to replace it with another kind.


Is it best to heat with paint stripper gun or is there a better/other way?

[cupasoop]

Is it best to heat with paint stripper gun or is there a better/other way?

If you want to keep your paint on your tank you may want to take a closer look at the name of the gun. Try a hair dryer instead, enough heat in them to soften the sticky stuff and keep your paint intact.

[benny hedges]

dont use a heat gun ffs you'll damage the paint.

hot water is best - soften the glue then peel it from the edges.
the glue will probably still be on the tank and peel away from the pad instead.
again, warm (hot but not boiling) water will get it soft enough to peel off.

if you are going to try using any solvent to get the glue off, try a patch under the tank first to see if it affects the paint.
it might not strip it but it might dull the finish or make it bloom

[tinysmall]

I used the wifes nail varnish remover pads. Not too much liquid in them so just leaves a thin film that dries before it can do any damage. Wash the tank when done, dry and apply gentle heat to new tank protector to help mould it into shape.

[Kev L]

Cheers chaps