Removing a tank protector

They will usually just peel right off. A hair dryer may help if it's stubborn.
 
Apply some heat using a heat gun or hair dryer, it's easier if you wait until you are low on fuel, a full tank will prevent sufficient heat to build and will make removal a real pain. Once removed, use goo gone to clean up the remaining gluey mess.
 
I removed a tank protector from mine, and I can't get all the sticky crap off. I've tried goo gone and gas to avail.
 
Pull on it?

Seriously, heat helps. You can just leave it in the sun for a few hours if that's easier.
 
I get small packets of Adhesive Remover from work (similar to an alcohol wipe packet), but I'm not exactly sure where you can buy them in retail. Perhaps you can try a medical supply store as the packets we have are used to remove bandage adhesive. I've never come across an adhesive that these wipes weren't able to remove.
 
I was not kidding about Dremel - i had nasty cheap tank protector on one of my bikes. It would not come off so i grinded off very careful and removed what left with wd40
 
fastar1 said:
Some cheap no-name protectors will use whatever cheapest glue the factory could find. Might need a grinder.
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At what point does OP break out the MIG welder;)? Lmao, you sure it's glue and not actual damage to your paint? I can't see them putting an adhesive so powerful on there that the usual suspects couldn't get it off. Goo gone? Nu-finish?
 
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JonnyWyshbone said:
At what point does OP break out the MIG welder;)? Lmao, you sure it's glue and not actual damage to your paint? I can't see them putting an adhesive so powerful on there that the usual suspects couldn't get it off.
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I don't know what they used on mine but my only option was to use flat screwdriver to try and peel it off. I was afraid it would damage the paint so i chose to slowly dremel it off. soaked remainder overnight in wd40 (put soaked rug on top) and it finally came off
 
mongol777 said:
I don't know what they used on mine but my only option was to use flat screwdriver to try and peel it off. I was afraid it would damage the paint so i chose to slowly dremel it off. soaked remainder overnight in wd40 (put soaked rug on top) and it finally came off
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Crap that bites, I always go to this website for my protectors www.rascalgrafik.com . They were the only place I found with a few days of net searching with an all white protector, they make other goodies too.
 
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