so I bought a dirty bike....

elguapo · 01-23-2008, 01:52 AM

Alright, I am very proud of my new Big Dog, but it doesn't look like it has been detailed since it was originally purchased. So I have spent every night in the garage cleaning it. My question is, I took the stickers off the down tube. They came off, but the glue did not. What do you suggest I use to remove the glue without damaging the paint?

GDOG_PITBULL · 01-23-2008, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by elguapo

Alright, I am very proud of my new Big Dog, but it doesn't look like it has been detailed since it was originally purchased. So I have spent every night in the garage cleaning it. My question is, I took the stickers off the down tube. They came off, but the glue did not. What do you suggest I use to remove the glue without damaging the paint?

Mineral spirits!

jimizee028 · 01-23-2008, 01:57 AM

wax and grease remover will do it,which to unknowing consumers is actually tar and bug remover,nail polish remover,i've even heard wd 40 works but have never tried that

Raywood · 01-23-2008, 01:57 AM

Goo Gone

Wanna come detail mine next???

elguapo · 01-23-2008, 02:02 AM

Thanks for the info Raywood. I would detail yours, but it would be a cold ride to WA.

kirk927 · 01-23-2008, 02:03 AM

I second the Goo Gone, it works great and won't soften the clear coat.

KRAUT · 01-23-2008, 02:13 AM

WD 40

BubbleHead · 01-23-2008, 02:28 AM

WD40 works great.

chacha · 01-23-2008, 02:36 AM

Goo Gone and WD-40 both do ok. Don't Laugh but Peanut Butter will break down the glue better than either.

elguapo · 01-23-2008, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chacha

Goo Gone and WD-40 both do ok. Don't Laugh but Peanut Butter will break down the glue better than either.

Are you just trying to see if I will really rub peanut butter on my bike?

Mickeetwo · 01-23-2008, 03:04 AM

Removed mine with WD40, glue came off easy

Gas Man · 01-23-2008, 03:57 AM

I have used wd40 and goo gone... but PB?

WB Cycles · 01-23-2008, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elguapo

Are you just trying to see if I will really rub peanut butter on my bike?

So......... did ya?

Chopper Dave · 01-23-2008, 04:51 AM

I used WD-40 for the glue removal....then used Wizards Mist-N-Shine on a micro fiber cloth....bam! done

here is a thread on that....

Downtube Label/Sticker Removal

KnotSo · 01-23-2008, 05:21 AM

Inquiring minds want to know...

01-23-2008, 01:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
elguapo I like boobs Member #: 443 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IL Posts: 189 My Bike(s): 04 Chopper My Gallery Rep Power: 6	so I bought a dirty bike.... Alright, I am very proud of my new Big Dog, but it doesn't look like it has been detailed since it was originally purchased. So I have spent every night in the garage cleaning it. My question is, I took the stickers off the down tube. They came off, but the glue did not. What do you suggest I use to remove the glue without damaging the paint?

01-23-2008, 02:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
KRAUT Member Member #: 188 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 186 My Bike(s): 2007 BD K9, 2002 HD FLHTCUI My Gallery Rep Power: 6	WD 40 __________________ If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much room. 2007 K-9 Limited Edition #29

01-23-2008, 03:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
Gas Man Cool isn't cheap Member #: 5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detoilet Posts: 14,901 My Gallery Rep Power: 18	I have used wd40 and goo gone... but PB? __________________ ^^My $0.02 not yours^^ -Chris aka Gas Man "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" "DEATH SMILES AT ALL OF US --- ALL I CAN DO IS SMILE BACK!" -Al Sensoli

01-23-2008, 04:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
Chopper Dave SIICK!!! Name: Dave Member #: 28 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,437 My Bike(s): 2011 Ultra Limited My Gallery Rep Power: 14	I used WD-40 for the glue removal....then used Wizards Mist-N-Shine on a micro fiber cloth....bam! done here is a thread on that.... Downtube Label/Sticker Removal __________________

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01-23-2008, 02:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
elguapo I like boobs Member #: 443 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IL Posts: 189 My Bike(s): 04 Chopper My Gallery Rep Power: 6	Thanks for the info Raywood. I would detail yours, but it would be a cold ride to WA.

01-23-2008, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
kirk927 Member Member #: 332 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cabarrus Co, NC Posts: 110 My Bike(s): 2008 K9, 2002 V-star 1100, 2006 R1 My Gallery Rep Power: 6	I second the Goo Gone, it works great and won't soften the clear coat.