il_cacciatore Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Hi there. The tank protector on my Guzzi looks crap and is peeling off so was wondering how I could remove it without damaging the paint work to put a new one on? I'm guessing hair dryer or something that heats it up to remove then clear the adhesive off with petrol or something? Dont want to damage it! Any info is appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRENTTODD Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Hi there. The tank protector on my Guzzi looks crap and is peeling off so was wondering how I could remove it without damaging the paint work to put a new one on? I'm guessing hair dryer or something that heats it up to remove then clear the adhesive off with petrol or something? Dont want to damage it! Any info is appreciated! A good parts store that deals with autobody supplies should cary a spray or some chem to remove the glue after the protector is pealed off. I seen the stuff in the US i dont Know about Scotland. good luck Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macguzzi Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Ronsonol lighter fuel thats the petrol type dissolves glue very cheap from your local shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Ronsonol lighter fuel thats the petrol type dissolves glue very cheap from your local shop WD-40 is also a popular "adhesive remover," but I'd hesitate to use the Ronsonol w/o checking that it won't harm the finish. It's mostly naptha, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_cacciatore Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Cool I'll give it a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 A good parts store that deals with autobody supplies should cary a spray or some chem to remove the glue after the protector is pealed off. I seen the stuff in the US i dont Know about Scotland. good luck Brent Halfords sells label adhesive remover in a spray can. As far as I remember, hot air didn't work very well for me when trying to remove a label from the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smudge Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hi there, I'm betting that you fixed the "glue" problem a while ago but just in case. Hardware stores here (New Zealand) carry a Citrus/Lemon liquid that works really well, maybe you could try something similar. I may try to remove the "Chinpad" but will probably wimp out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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