PDA

View Full Version : removing graphics


400EXtreme
04-03-2007, 04:04 PM
what are some tricks of removing like the white backgrounds that people put on the side panels.
Scro
04-03-2007, 04:25 PM
Are you talking about on a trailer or on the side of a quad?
400EXtreme
04-03-2007, 04:59 PM
nvm i got it thanks tho
wicked13
04-03-2007, 05:09 PM
Originally posted by 400EXtreme
nvm i got it thanks tho
I'd like to know the best way to remove them from plastics (Quad).
Scro
04-03-2007, 05:15 PM
I've always just been able to peel them off, and then go over the plastic with Goo-Gone or equivalent substance to get the sticky-ness off.
400EXtreme
04-03-2007, 05:18 PM
this is what i did and it worked great. I took a blow dryer or u can use a heat gun and just go over it. Came off easily and to remove the extra sticky stuff u just rub it down with some gas.
wicked13
04-03-2007, 05:22 PM
So let me get this straight. Soak my quad in gas and put a heat gun up to it, then rub it with a match?
Gray33
04-03-2007, 06:19 PM
why would u rub your quad down with gas then use a heat gun?

Gas + heat = fire

ya i have 2 unwanted decals on a used 450-r i have bought how do you suggest to get thtme off?>
Scro
04-03-2007, 06:30 PM
Originally posted by wicked13
So let me get this straight. Soak my quad in gas and put a heat gun up to it, then rub it with a match?

I think he meant to heat the graphics up with the heat gun, peel off the graphics, and use gas on any glue that is left behind.
wicked13
04-03-2007, 07:46 PM
You guys are way too serious. I was joking. lol. I would never rub down my bike with gas then introduce heat?flame to it. Im dumb, but not stupid. Hahaha:D
Scro
04-03-2007, 07:50 PM
Originally posted by wicked13
You guys are way too serious. I was joking. lol. I would never rub down my bike with gas then introduce heat?flame to it. Im dumb, but not stupid. Hahaha:D

I knew that:bandit: :o:D
Iliketogofast
04-04-2007, 07:17 AM
Just use the heat gun to take the stickers off, then remove the left over residue with some Goo-Gone or something. I wouldn't use gas, because too volatile of a substance can cause the plastic to loose it's shine.

When I took the graphics off my R, I just used a razor blade (very carefully) to get a start then pulled them off. Then I sprayed the sticky parts with WD-40 and rubbed the nasty parts out.

One thing : Careful with the heat gun because it will melt your plastic.