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How do you remove a tank pad without scratching the bike? - 2/15/2007 7:16:34 PM

Victor1067

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I want to buy an 1/2 tank pad but I need to remove the old one. Anybody...........

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RE: How do you remove a tank pad without scratching the... - 2/15/2007 7:46:12 PM

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I have never tried this on a tank pad but usually if you use a blow dryer, you can loosen the adhesive enough to pull it off, on a gas tank I would not recommend anything hotter than a blow dryer, unless your looking for an insurance claim

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RE: How do you remove a tank pad without scratching the... - 2/15/2007 8:08:48 PM

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Hair dryer or preferably a heat gun and some Goo Be Gone for the adhesive. Heat it up and peel it back slow. When the pad is off pour the Goo Be Gone on a soft cloth an gently wipe off the adhesive.

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RE: How do you remove a tank pad without scratching the... - 2/23/2007 1:38:45 PM

Victor1067

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Thanks, I'll snatch up the wife's hair dryer and knock this out.

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RE: How do you remove a tank pad without scratching the... - 2/23/2007 2:23:36 PM

c0ldf1ame

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try heating it up and using some floss to get behind it, thats what i did for debadging my car back in the days, comes off clean usually with no residue if u get it warm enough.

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RE: How do you remove a tank pad without scratching the... - 2/26/2007 10:10:25 AM

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when i take off stuff with adhesive i use a heat gun or hair dryer, and i use fishing line and some goo be gone or nail polish remover that works for me

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