Re: RS sticker removal [was: Re: [ST] 2002s]

["Darren" <gronk1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I used goo gone on my stickers and it did not affect the paint and it did
remove the adhesive

Darren
01 RS
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "al bailey" <acb@xxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 1:49 PM
Subject: RS sticker removal [was: Re: [ST] 2002s]


> Robert Marion wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> > [snip]
> >
> > If I go the RS route, I will want to remove that RS sticker.  Has anyone
> > done that successfully?  How?
>
> i have removed the stickers, but *not* the adhesive (ugh).
> i've worked my way up the solvent ladder to a 20 minute
> soak using mineral spirits on rags then wrapped with
> plastic wrap to avoid evaporation. adhesive wouldn't
> budge.
>
> i seem to recall trying mineral or vegetable oil as
> well, since that's what i've often used to remove
> sticker residue from household items.
>
> i picked up a little (couple of ounces?) bottle of
> something at the bike shop called 'sticker remove',
> or something equally creative, which appears to be
> citrus based. i have not had a chance to test this
> one out on the back of a panel yet, but plan to
> this weekend.
>
> i've been a bit aprehensive about using goo-gone, or
> the other similarly-named concoction, as the one i
> currently own smells like straight turpentine. sure
> don't want that lovely orange (paint) to peel ;)
>
> have fun shopping! - al.
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