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What's the best way to get this off?

What's the best way to get this off?

Adam76
3 years ago

This protective layer stuff was still under the pillion seat. It's so old now (19 years) that it won't peel off.

What's the best way to remove it without damaging the old clearcoat on the fender?

Thanks for any tips.

beaglebasher
3 years ago

I dont like your chances of getting it off with no collateral damage.
Chesters idea is worth a try but if that doesnt work you could try acetone or paint thinners .
It will depend on what sort glue they used. Some chemicals dissolve with eucalyptus oil and some with metho so that might be worth trying.
Apply with a cotton bud to a very small area and see what happens.
I would suggest you stock up the fridge with cold beers before you tackle this job.

Far Canal
3 years ago

Lots of WD40 and patience.
This reminds me of the old sticky thread on "How to remove reflectors".
Of course you may want to try peeling the stuff off after a good soaking, it won't just vanish by itself.

beaglebasher
3 years ago

Have you considered taking your misses for a run without the seat?
You might find she will clean it off without even realizing it.

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steelo
3 years ago

Adam76
3 years ago

Quoting beaglebasher on 06 Apr 2021 09:04 AM
Have you considered taking your misses for a run without the seat?
You might find she will clean it off without even realizing it.

Yes beagle, that's the ticket! 😂

Hidiho
3 years ago

If "I" was going to try and remove the plastic I would use a plastic scraper with dish washing liquid and water in a spray bottle to lubricate the scraper to try to get under the plastic so you can get an edge and then try to peel it off if possible.

Once removed you could also use white spirits to remove any left over adhesive but this depends on the adhesive...

May not work but just another idea....

Adam76
3 years ago

Quoting Far Canal on 06 Apr 2021 08:55 AMedited: 06 Apr 2021 08:58 AM
Lots of WD40 and patience.
This reminds me of the old sticky thread on "How to remove reflectors".
Of course you may want to try peeling the stuff off after a good soaking, it won't just vanish by itself.

Thanks, sounds like a fair start.

The lovely smells of WD-40 and cold beer. 😁

dicko
3 years ago

A word of warning about WD40. i used it to clean a fridge door that had stuff stuck all over it and it did work. BUT!! about a month later , a circular series of rust stains appeared exactly where I had used the WD. It is a "penetrant" and it is capable of penetrating paint. Well at least the paint used on the fridge.

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Big Steve
3 years ago

I wouldn't use WD40 I used this:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/oomph-500ml-goo-and-stain-remover_p4474293?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsLWDBhCmARIsAPSL3_3CTMTUjaI_pL2et0M0SrPxHwycENcc1idRa9mKiGCz8C1ytlrZag8aAvwvEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Adam76
3 years ago

Quoting dicko on 07 Apr 2021 11:47 PM
A word of warning about WD40. i used it to clean a fridge door that had stuff stuck all over it and it did work. BUT!! about a month later , a circular series of rust stains appeared exactly where I had used the WD. It is a "penetrant" and it is capable of penetrating paint. Well at least the paint used on the fridge.

Thanks Dicko, I was thinking that myself.

I don't want to damage the already thinning 19yr old clear coat and paint....

Adam76
3 years ago

Thanks big Steve, is the orange oil safe for paints and clearcoat? Cheers 👍

beaglebasher
3 years ago

Nothing will be "safe" Adam. I reckon you should come to terms with the possibility that the paint underneath the plastic shit is not gonna look very good no matter what you try.
That wont be the end of the world but. There is always room for plan B

Big Steve
3 years ago

Quoting Adam76 on 08 Apr 2021 08:11 AM
Thanks big Steve, is the orange oil safe for paints and clearcoat? Cheers 👍

I've used it for removing the fender sticker (like yours) on 2 bikes and the reflectors on at least 4 bikes with no issue.

Bit of heat, peel the sticker off. some oomph on a new microfibre to scrub away the crap thats left.

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Ratbob
3 years ago

These protective films were applied using soapy water and or heat guns. So, and I’m guessing here, the reverse process might make sense much like removing labels from jars.
Soak the guard on hot soapy water for an hour or so, having a go now and then at the edges, bit like lifting a scab.
Slowly peel, resoak etc.

Adam76
3 years ago

Quoting Ratbob on 09 Apr 2021 11:10 AM
These protective films were applied using soapy water and or heat guns. So, and I’m guessing here, the reverse process might make sense much like removing labels from jars.
Soak the guard on hot soapy water for an hour or so, having a go now and then at the edges, bit like lifting a scab.
Slowly peel, resoak etc.

Thanks ratbob. Soaking the whole fender did cross my mind. Good idea to start with the least abrasive method.
Cheers

steelo
3 years ago

You’re the best Rb.

Ratbob
3 years ago

Quoting steelo on 10 Apr 2021 05:33 AM
You’re the best Rb.

Aw shucks, 😂 you’re a sick puppy Steelo

Ratbob
3 years ago

Correct, but how does he stop the acetone from also dissolving the paint?
Adam wants to retain the original work.

steelo
3 years ago

Of all that is holy. It’s been 4 looong days. What did you end up doing Adam.

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