Removing tank decals

[Slipperyeel]

Got some new decals for my tank (from Humvee Graphics).

I now need to remove the existing/original decals. I plan to just use a hairdryer to warm and then peel them off. I also plan to make sure the tank is full before I do it. If anyone has done this before, advice welcome

 

[Giles]

Drop Chriss Tunner a pm, (Tunneruk) He will have taken a few off in his time ... (paint sprayer .. )

 

[Slipperyeel]

Thanks for the tip. I read a recent post of a job he did on someone's brand new LC. Looked bloody amazing. In fact it was that post that have me the inclination to change just the decals on mine. I know a pucker job would be too get him to re-do my tank all in paint like he did that job, but I can't quite spend that much! At least I don't think so? !

 

[ian6760]

Just warm them up with a hair dryer, no need to worry about filling the tank your not going to get it hot enough to cause any problems.

After removing them clean the are with solvent, meths or brake dust cleaner. This will remove any dirty marks, glue and wax. Put on your decal then re-wax the tank.

Done.

 

[Marks adventure]

Just warm them up with a hair dryer, no need to worry about filling the tank your not going to get it hot enough to cause any problems.

After removing them clean the are with solvent, meths or brake dust cleaner. This will remove any dirty marks, glue and wax. Put on your decal then re-wax the tank.

Done.

exactly what Ian6760 says

 

[JKW]

It is also possible to remove them with a Karcher Pressure Washer - but it doesn't make such a neat job of it!

 

[(RIP) Tunneruk]

I'm just going to echo what everybody had said above really. Get them nice and warm with a hairdryer and peel them off. Don't get them too hot or you will leave the adhesive stock to the tank which is a messy job to clean off.
Use a light solvent to clean the panel before you re-apply the new graphics.
No need to fill the tank before you do this, you're not going to get the tank any warmer with the hairdryer than you would by leaving the bike parked in direct sunlight

 

[Slipperyeel]

Thanks for all the feedback. Having never done it before is good to have an idea of what to expect.

I also thought about the temperature the tank gets in the summer sun so fairly sure I'd not be getting that hot. I just have a lot of respect for what petrol can do if a little caution isn't applied!!