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Started by angler, October 18, 2009, 07:35:38 AM

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angler

October 18, 2009, 07:35:38 AM
My dark tank will be replaced by DucPond in a week or so.  My current dark tank has been stripped of the Ducati decal (in actuality, the dealer thinks the tank was repainted by the previous owner). 

I realized this morning lying in bed that the new tank will have decal.  I don't want a decal.  How can I remove it?  Is the decal covered with a clear by Ducati?  If not, what removal techniques are recommended?  I want to do it ASAP so as to not leave a shadow on the tank once it sits in the sun for a while.
996 forks, BoomTubes, frame sliders, CRG bar-end mirrors, vizitech integrated tail light, rizoma front turn signals, rizoma grips, cycle cat multistrada clip ons, pantah belt covers - more to come

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S2daRk

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October 18, 2009, 08:00:32 AM
I changed the decals on my dark tank. My decals had no clear coat painted over them. I used a little bit of heat from heat gun to peel away the decals. Then I used a paint-safe adhesive remover (Goo-Gone AUTOMOTIVE formula) and a soft cloth (microfiber towel) for the remaining residue. Paper towels may leave scratches.

angler

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October 18, 2009, 08:10:09 AM
Quote from: S2daRk on October 18, 2009, 08:00:32 AM
I changed the decals on my dark tank. My decals had no clear coat painted over them. I used a little bit of heat from heat gun to peel away the decals. Then I used a paint-safe adhesive remover (Goo-Gone AUTOMOTIVE formula) and a soft cloth (microfiber towel) for the remaining residue. Paper towels may leave scratches.

Thanks.  How long had the sticker been on the tank (ie did you remove it immediately) and was there any shadow?
996 forks, BoomTubes, frame sliders, CRG bar-end mirrors, vizitech integrated tail light, rizoma front turn signals, rizoma grips, cycle cat multistrada clip ons, pantah belt covers - more to come

The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary. H. L. Mencken

S2daRk

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October 18, 2009, 08:16:33 AM
They were on for about 2 years - no shadow.

Silver King

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October 22, 2009, 04:00:46 PM
Quote from: S2daRk on October 18, 2009, 08:00:32 AM
I changed the decals on my dark tank. My decals had no clear coat painted over them. I used a little bit of heat from heat gun to peel away the decals. Then I used a paint-safe adhesive remover (Goo-Gone AUTOMOTIVE formula) and a soft cloth (microfiber towel) for the remaining residue. Paper towels may leave scratches.

Hair dryer works good too.

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