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Removing tank/side logos (decals)
08/26/11 at 10:23:09

Hi, before I get started on removing my S40 air filter panel decals, my gas tank "boulevard" decals, and my rear fender Suzuki decal I thought I'd ask if anyone knew a good technique on how to do it without requiring a new paint job.. I might just leave the rear fender Suzuki logo Cheesy

I didn't want to fool around with them too much, but it appears they're just stuck on there like a sticker.. so just peel off and use some finger nail polish remover to clean up the sticky residue I assume?

Thanks for any help in advance

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EJID Serious Thumper Offline Work to ride and ride to work. Posts: 1536 Pocatello, ID Gender:	Re: Removing tank/side logos (decals) Reply #2 - 08/26/11 at 10:28:40 Here's a how-to guide, but it looks like the pics might not be there anymore http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1181828138
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Re: Removing tank/side logos (decals)
Reply #3 - 08/26/11 at 10:41:54

EJID wrote on 08/26/11 at 10:28:40:

Here's a how-to guide, but it looks like the pics might not be there anymore Sad

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1181828138

Thanks, I just searched for "decals" and "logos" I didn't know they were called badges..

I don't see any pics but I have a 2005 with the raised badges so hopefully it should be no prob..

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drums1 Serious Thumper Offline '87 Savage Bashed--Down for the count Posts: 664 Racine, Wisconsin Gender:	Re: Removing tank/side logos (decals) Reply #4 - 08/26/11 at 11:17:23 I don't know if I'd use fingernail polish remover for the leftover glue. May damage paint. I would use something a little less toxic. Goo-Gone, for instance. Citrus has got to be less harmful than Acetone, I would think.
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Reply #5 - 08/26/11 at 11:31:18

drums1 wrote on 08/26/11 at 11:17:23:

I don't know if I'd use fingernail polish remover for the leftover glue. May damage paint. I would use something a little less toxic. Goo-Gone, for instance. Citrus has got to be less harmful than Acetone, I would think.

I've used finger nail polish in the sunlight before to clean up my gas tank, it gets the gunk off then evaporates almost instantly.. it's a little trick I have... everyone says not to do that but I'm just looney

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drums1 Serious Thumper Offline '87 Savage Bashed--Down for the count Posts: 664 Racine, Wisconsin Gender:	Re: Removing tank/side logos (decals) Reply #6 - 08/26/11 at 11:36:34 Whatever works I guess. I hear crumpled up tin foil will shine the heck out of chrome, too. Who'd have thunk?
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Built2Last Serious Thumper Offline Tempt Fate Posts: 1447 FTF Gender:	Re: Removing tank/side logos (decals) Reply #7 - 08/26/11 at 11:44:06 drums1 wrote on 08/26/11 at 11:36:34: Whatever works I guess. I hear crumpled up tin foil will shine the heck out of chrome, too. Who'd have thunk? Someone on here suggested using a penny to clean off minor burnt on gunk off of a chrome muffler.. worked for me as well
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EJID Serious Thumper Offline Work to ride and ride to work. Posts: 1536 Pocatello, ID Gender:	Re: Removing tank/side logos (decals) Reply #9 - 08/26/11 at 12:19:10 Serowbot wrote on 08/26/11 at 12:17:04: Built2Last wrote on 08/26/11 at 11:44:06: Someone on here suggested using a penny to clean off minor burnt on gunk off of a chrome muffler.. worked for me as well I heard, a nickle,... but a penny is even cheaper... ... I'll sell you one for a dime + shipping
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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! NOW!! Posts: 3802 WV Gender:	Re: Removing tank/side logos (decals) Reply #10 - 08/26/11 at 13:17:25 WD-40 will loosen up the sticky stuff too, and won't hurt the paint.
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Re: Removing tank/side logos (decals)
Reply #11 - 08/26/11 at 17:09:37

Using a blowdryer to soften up the adhesive always works for me when removing vinyl and other stickers,badges,ect.doing annual safety inspections on trucks and trailers normally requires that I remove government stickers which are stuck on in a serious way due to tamper proofing.many times the previous mechanic has applied the sticker to the fender of a new truck,I first heat the sticker up and peel it off,then I use "quick start" (a.k.a ether) to remove the leftover adhesive. The ether leaves the leftover adhesive in a soft state that you can normally wipe away with a rag.I've never had any staining or paint damage when I've used it,but I suggest you try it in an inconspicuous spot first.I've also read that you can use fishing line to separate badges.

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mmosel Senior Member 2005 No Login Offline My bike is officially THUMPING now. Posts: 415 NW Oregon Gender:	Re: Removing tank/side logos (decals) Reply #12 - 08/26/11 at 17:27:41 Yeah I use lighter fluid. Works great, super quick and doesn't seem to do any damage at all. I clean the paint after I remove the sticker goo.
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