I was about to remove mine yesterday but noticed the residue underneath them wasn't coming off to easily. So I am going to have to wait until I get goo gone or some type of cleaner.
Yup I just removed mine too, used alcohol on a paper towel to get the residue off. But now I've got some fine scratches which are visible when the light hits it right. Maybe they'll buff out...
All the same stuff, all work great without damaging most finishes. Spraying it on is not going to penetrate these types of stickers because they're water proof, but once you peel off what you can it'll make short work of it.
Used a hair dryer and then cleaned it up with goo gone and water. I have the matte finish silver so wasn't worried about using a regular paper towel. Took off the warning labels on the tank and the AWFUL rebel sticker on the rear fender.
I used TurtleWax Sticker Remover, and then cleaned the adhesive residue off with mineral spirits (paint thinner).
I had one slightly noticeable thumb nail mark from where I started to loosen the label. I washed away all the solvent remains with warm soapy water and then used very fine rubbing compound on a piece of a T-Shirt to get rid of the mark. I then waxed the tank with my all time favorite wax, Johnson Paste Wax.
All the free T-Shirts that we accumulate, and never wear, are excellent for polishing and waxing. Microfiber may be the contemporary way of polishing, but it will never be better than a piece of old T-Shirt. Cut away and discard the advertising from the shirt material before using. You cannot beat the price.
I took my tank label off. Don't do it! They clear coated over it so gas wouldn't remove it. So I bought clear coat and o had no clue what I was doing so I stopped. I'm getting a traditional style tattoo wolf painted on my tank this winter and I'll probably paint it white. I'm seriously waiting for a solid rear fender. This tailight has to go!
Did you attempt to remove the Honda emblem on the sides of the tank? They are definitely applied before the clear coat.
I think most of us have been discussing the "Warning Labels" on top of the tank.
When I removed the 2 warning labels I found there was a layer of clear tape over the apparent Mylar printed labels. The first label I peeled the tape off and then the Mylar, that was a mistake. The second label I started and then kept respraying the Sticker Remover under the Mylar and peeled both layers right off.
With the first label after peeling the tape off the Mylar just tore off in little pieces.
This thread has been mis-named since the day it was born. It was referring to the regulatory stickers on the frame at the forks, and other similar labels. The logo on the tank is under the clear coat, and trying to remove it with a fingernail or adhesive remover would not do anything. Now using a knife or chisel would get ugly in a hurry.
I thought we were all on the "same page" here, lol, talking about the warning labels and such? And not the honda "badge" with the wing? Or the Rebel sticker on the fender?
I for one have not touched those, only the warning labels and such.
Hey all. I took the tank (warning) stickers off in like 5 minutes w a hair dryer and WD40 on microfiber cloth as others have suggested. Perfect! No marks, scratches etc. Super easy. Do it. Looks sooo much better.
That's why I always liked choppers, most of those guys know how to make a bike clean and minimalist all while still having a lot going on and part why I like Cafe styling.
I just bought a 300 with ABS as my first ever motorcycle. Colour's white. Has anyone tried the hairdryer and WD40 combo on the white? Is it worth it? I'm going back and forth in my mind whether to do it or not.
Hammad, it's super easy. Took me less than 10 min. Blow dry then peel them WD40 on a microfiber type cloth to get the residue off. Somewhere on this thread I posted pics.. Good luck.
Appreciate the help. Never done it before so am a bit nervous about messing up the paint job but I think I'll give it a go. Saw some youtube videos on it. Just wasn't sure if the white makes it particularly susceptible to nicks or scratches. But I think I'll go for it. Thank you.
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