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Old 09-03-2010, 10:10 AM
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Default How do you remove decals/vinyl

Not for the S2000, but I thought I would ask here since you guys here have more experience in this regard
I have this used motorcycle fairing that has factory decals or vinyl (I assume?) on the upper half of it, I need to remove it without damaging the paint so it will match my existing fairing set, is there a way to do it? I don't want to repaint the fairing because it will cost more than buying another used one on ebay.
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If its vinyl just leave it out in the sun for a while till its really warm and peel it off.
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I'd think Goo Gone or even WD-40 might help. That's what people usually use to remove emblems and decals without harming paint.
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heat it up slightly with a hair dryer until you can get your nail imprint in the vinyl and the peel it off...the use goo gone to remove the glue residue...that simple
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Got it out with a heatgun, not as easy as I thought. But worked, thanks for help
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