Decal Removal

[lakeview]

Removing Decal
I am hoping to save this factory paint 84 tank, even though it's pretty far gone. This decal looks like a float on item and I wonder if there is any remover that will not take off the paint too. This is not a stick on vinyl graphic like what kids use on their dirt bikes.
This is my new project, pulled from a snow bank yesterday. (I like a challenge).

The bars go first!

 

[ExSquid]

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Removing Decal
I am hoping to save this factory paint 84 tank, even though it's pretty far gone. This decal looks like a float on item and I wonder if there is any remover that will not take off the paint too. This is not a stick on vinyl graphic like what kids use on their dirt bikes.
This is my new project, pulled from a snow bank yesterday. (I like a challenge).
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The bars go first!

Maybe try some Goo Gone?

 

[Sparkyduc]

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Removing Decal
I am hoping to save this factory paint 84 tank, even though it's pretty far gone. This decal looks like a float on item and I wonder if there is any remover that will not take off the paint too. This is not a stick on vinyl graphic like what kids use on their dirt bikes.
This is my new project, pulled from a snow bank yesterday. (I like a challenge).
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The bars go first!

3M general adhesive remover

 

[jetmechmarty]

I would try WD40 first.

 

[Raymond]

I've always used gentle heat - try a hot air gun and see if that softens the transfer? Obviously make sure there's no petrol or fumes inside.
This works with vinyl stickers but might not with what you have there.

 

[Mailman]

This is my new project, pulled from a snow bank yesterday. (I like a challenge).

Please tell me you’re gonna keep those handlebars! And maybe some 6” over forks!

 

[ExSquid]

Please tell me you’re gonna keep those handlebars! And maybe some 6” over forks!
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Mailman, You are a cruel man!

 

[lakeview]

Well Here's the Answer
Marinated the inside of the tank with a fill of white vinegar for about 30 hours, rinsed, swirled it with dish soap (amazing what that dislodged), and then soaked it with some old metal rescue for a day and the inside is all better.
For the decal removal, I heated it up with a heat gun, scraped it off with a paint stir stick and WD40 took care of the remnant adhesive.

All Better
(ain't nobody needs no flamin' skulls)
The original paint is weathered enough that I think I will go directly to an SOS pad.

 

[lakeview]

This is the Good Side

A Try - Out on a No-Shine Bike
May try a bit of boiled linseed oil some day.

 

[Jan_P]

Please tell me you’re gonna keep those handlebars! And maybe some 6” over forks!
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I don't know why but these personalizations puts a smile on my face It is different ..and a time stamp how it could look once
Home made parts Rebars almost .. angle iron .. Brush painted .. I don't mind if it is not any show winners.
I feel there could be a class for that .. Genuine low budget barn made Chopperization
Not so much available back then mailorder or Internet at all.
They disappear and it is a shame in one sense.
Mr Dogbunny is in the zone a bit.

One off Handle bar from Monty Pythons Plumbing Inc Maybe not in a magazine But what the ****
Man has tried

I can se someone building a rat bike needs it.