Removing tank protector?

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MartDude · #1 Post by **MartDude** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:13 pm

Griff gave me a nice new shiny silver tank protector, so I need to remove the old one.

No idea how long it's been on. I'd be grateful for suggestions as to how to remove it without damaging the paint & lacquer on the tank

rick · #2 Post by **rick** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:51 pm

I've always used the following procedure (I've removed loads!):

1. Hairdryer... heat up the pad nice and warm
2. Start peeling... it may come away ok, but depending how long its been there it may take longer
3. WD40 to help remove the pad, the gluey bits
4. Use a plastic scraper (like those with body filler kits) to help remove
5. When removed, clean up using WD40 and then wash with soap
6. Heat up new pad AND tank and apply

Voila!

back_marker · #3 Post by **back_marker** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:47 pm

As Rick says but I would use Meths or similar as opposed to WD40 as it won't leave a greasy residue on the surface that you want to put something sticky on, but use the old tank pad or some black n' nasty (duct tape) to remove the bulk of the sticky residue first.

D-Rider · #4 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:48 pm

Semtex - or have a word with Tim, he may have some stuff with a little bit more of a kick.

rick · #5 Post by **rick** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:51 pm

back_marker wrote:As Rick says but I would use Meths or similar as opposed to WD40 as it won't leave a greasy residue on the surface that you want to put something sticky on, but use the old tank pad or some black n' nasty (duct tape) to remove the bulk of the sticky residue first.

Hence the soap method

#6 Post by **Kwackerz** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:13 pm

D-Rider wrote:Semtex - or have a word with Tim, he may have some stuff with a little bit more of a kick.

Yeah, a slab of PE4 should remove it and any offending glue with relative ease. I think a hayrick charge would be a bit excessive in this particular case.

So, which postcodes would you like your bike to be spread across? I'll see what the lads from Wimbish are doing this coming weekend...

MartDude · #7 Post by **MartDude** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:20 pm

Kwackerz wrote:
D-Rider wrote:Semtex - or have a word with Tim, he may have some stuff with a little bit more of a kick.

Yeah, a slab of PE4 should remove it and any offending glue with relative ease. I think a hayrick charge would be a bit excessive in this particular case.

So, which postcodes would you like your bike to be spread across? I'll see what the lads from Wimbish are doing this coming weekend...

Could make an interesting insurance claim . . .

And thanks for the useful replies