Best way to remove decals?

Rampage · Mar 28, 2012

What's the best way to remove the really brittle decals on bikes, not the vinyl ones that you can use a hairdryer on.

Twister · Mar 28, 2012

Dont know, but would label remover help?

We_are_Stevo · Mar 28, 2012

Acetone (nail varnish remover...); I'm just guessing, never tried it??

Failing that, a heat gun??

NAILTRAIL96 · Mar 28, 2012

Probably still a hair dryer.
If that doesn't work it'll be a chemical thing so it's a case of finding out what will dissolve the glue but not the paint.
I'd start with panel wipe then white spirits then cellulose thinners, but be carefull as they can take a while to soak through and it may not be obvious its attacking the paint.

Rampage · Mar 28, 2012

I forgot to mention its on a carbon (thermoplastic) frame, I might just leave it to the next owner!

Thanks anyway.

Carge · Mar 28, 2012

RPG? :shock: :shock:

Rampage · Mar 28, 2012

Carge":2yj4w2cq said:
RPG? :shock: :shock:

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My favourite is the first option:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RPG

dvatcmark · Mar 28, 2012

Acetone should bring them off nice and easy, but before you use it make sure you try it on a part of the frame that is out of view to check it won't fetch the paint off at the same time

ishaw · Mar 28, 2012

I've used finger nails, credit cards and bizarrely the rounded edge of a flat bladed screwdriver, the latter carefully. Once you find the sweet spot, they come off easily. Try plastic cutlery too.

Rampage · Mar 28, 2012

ishaw":u4g3utmm said:
I've used finger nails, credit cards and bizarrely the rounded edge of a flat bladed screwdriver, the latter carefully. Once you find the sweet spot, they come off easily. Try plastic cutlery too.

Good ideas, thanks!

Best way to remove decals?

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