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penguinbiker8 · 03-18-2008, 03:29 PM

so i put on some pinstriping around my rim a while back. and now ive just grown out of it. i dont care for it anymore. that being said i tried to remove it but my attempts are futile. i tried scrubbing it with mineral water and a steel brush but nothing seems to work. maybe a hair dryer would help. anyone know any secrets/tips for me to remove the wheel stripE?

trailblazer87 · 03-18-2008, 05:29 PM

If its a sticker or decal then a heat gun might work, other wise there is a spray on product out there that can help remove it carried by most auto parts stores.

Wavex · 03-18-2008, 05:36 PM

Removing Sticker and Tape Goo

I recommend a heat gun and a lot of patience

Or you could get the black stripes and cover the old ones up

**reiobard** · 03-18-2008, 06:20 PM

Goo Gone has always worked wonders for me

madmanmaigret · 03-19-2008, 06:24 AM

+1 on the goo gone and patience

03-19-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinbiker8

so i put on some pinstriping around my rim a while back. and now ive just grown out of it. i dont care for it anymore. that being said i tried to remove it but my attempts are futile. i tried scrubbing it with mineral water and a steel brush but nothing seems to work. maybe a hair dryer would help. anyone know any secrets/tips for me to remove the wheel stripE?

Goof-off works good as does the help of a hairdryer. Just remember, if you are married, be sure to put the wife's hairdryer back when finished thus staying out of some major dooo....

**fast blue one** · 03-19-2008, 07:53 AM

Have you tried any solvent ?

**mstewar1** · 08-19-2008, 09:32 AM

Not sure how persistent that glue is but I've always found that wd-40 works to get adhesive off. And unlike goo gone won't affect the paint. +1 on the patience, too.

Wolfman · 08-19-2008, 09:42 AM

I took off wheel stripes yesterday, used heat gun, a very small blade to pick up edges of sticker, tweasers to pull enough tape up to get a grip on with my fingers...and then i peeled them off very very slowly, they might break off every now and then, but you should get each stripe off with a about 4 or 5 gentle, slow peals.

be careful not to scratch your rims with the blade, i suggest a very blunt blade. Got 2 wheels done in about an hour...putting the new ones took longer!

a_sick1 · 08-19-2008, 09:50 AM

Wd40 and a razor blade will do magic on most decals and stickers
dont know about wheel stripes... is it like a decal?

03-18-2008, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
penguinbiker8 stuntin like my daddy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Bike: 07 sexy blue Posts: 136 Rep Power: 7 Member #388	wheel stripe help so i put on some pinstriping around my rim a while back. and now ive just grown out of it. i dont care for it anymore. that being said i tried to remove it but my attempts are futile. i tried scrubbing it with mineral water and a steel brush but nothing seems to work. maybe a hair dryer would help. anyone know any secrets/tips for me to remove the wheel stripE?

03-18-2008, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
trailblazer87 Curve Hound Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madera, CA Bike: 2006 FZ-6 RED! Posts: 414 Rep Power: 21 Member #403	Re: wheel stripe help If its a sticker or decal then a heat gun might work, other wise there is a spray on product out there that can help remove it carried by most auto parts stores. __________________ If you catch me smoking, put me out

03-18-2008, 05:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wavex FZ6 StreetFighter Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Bike: '09 Buell XB12Scg Posts: 1,567 Rep Power: 34 Member #281	Re: wheel stripe help Removing Sticker and Tape Goo I recommend a heat gun and a lot of patience Or you could get the black stripes and cover the old ones up __________________ My rider resume: click *Fav FZ6 mod: (-1) front sprocket!* My videos: click My pics: click More Details about my previous FZ6 streetfighter: click

03-18-2008, 06:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,403 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	Re: wheel stripe help Goo Gone has always worked wonders for me

03-19-2008, 06:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: wheel stripe help +1 on the goo gone and patience __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

03-19-2008, 07:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 653 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	Re: wheel stripe help Have you tried any solvent ? __________________ Remember; A Good emergency stop is one that you can walk away from, A Great emergency stop is one where the bike can be used again.

08-19-2008, 09:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
mstewar1 made you look... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: berkeley Bike: 06 fz6 Posts: 288 Rep Power: 5 Member #4302	Re: wheel stripe help Not sure how persistent that glue is but I've always found that wd-40 works to get adhesive off. And unlike goo gone won't affect the paint. +1 on the patience, too.

08-19-2008, 09:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 2,522 Rep Power: 30 Member #2280	Re: wheel stripe help I took off wheel stripes yesterday, used heat gun, a very small blade to pick up edges of sticker, tweasers to pull enough tape up to get a grip on with my fingers...and then i peeled them off very very slowly, they might break off every now and then, but you should get each stripe off with a about 4 or 5 gentle, slow peals. be careful not to scratch your rims with the blade, i suggest a very blunt blade. Got 2 wheels done in about an hour...putting the new ones took longer! __________________ 06 FZ6N - *Engine:* PCIII (Cust.Map) = 98.4hp.TB Ti's, BMC Air filt., airbox mod, -1 front sprocket, Speedohealer *Suspension:* 08 fz6 Forks, Racetech .95kg springs, gold valve emulators, Ohlins shock. *Brakes:* R6 front calipers, Braking Wave Discs, Braided Lines, Ferodo pads. *Ergonomics:* Pazzo levers, Valtermoto Rearsets, MCS Drag Bars, Oggy Knobs. *Bling:* MCS Mirrors, Mini LED indicators, MCS Carbon Bar Ends, 08 front fender, Bagster tank bra, Polished Wheels, FE. Scorpion sr900i alarm.

08-19-2008, 09:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
a_sick1 2004 FZ6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 227 Rep Power: 5 Member #3094	Re: wheel stripe help Wd40 and a razor blade will do magic on most decals and stickers dont know about wheel stripes... is it like a decal?

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