Zippo lighter fluid works best imo. Just use a plastic scraper to lift a corner of the decal/sticker and put a few drops under and work the sticker off with the scraper, gently. Then just put some of the fluid on a rag and wipe away the adhesive residue. Then wash the area with soapy water and rinse.
Thanks for the tip, it came out perfect. Instead of goo gone you can just use (cooking) oil. Seed oils are usually cheaper. First pour a generous amount on newspapers/paper towel and rub it vigorously, both sideways and in circles. Then add more oil and use a rag, microfiber cloth or similar. I would also use a plastic and/or metal scraper to remove both the stickers, and the residual adhesive (after heating it up some more).
Any tips for if the decals are like clear coated over? I've got a frame I'm trying to take the decals off but it just peels the paint. You can see the line where the decal and paint meet but even after applying a decent amount of heat it won't pull up at all
As mentioned in video, if clear coated over, nope... The only way is to use paint stripper to strip off the entire clearcoat/paint layer and repaint...
Yes, but the frame has to be cleaned with mild detergent or alcohol to remove any remaining goo gone which is in itself an oily film. But titanium frames are not very good at retaining stickers or decals due to the texture of the non-polished surface.
You can peel the sticker off and use goo-gone to clean the residues, but I wouldn't try heating the battery up using a heat gun or blow-dryer as they may overheat and catch fire.
Most Decals are so distasteful. Pegot, Fuji have tasteful understated Decals. I have a new, used Trek. The Bikecycle is excellent, the garrish Decals are nasty. TY for removal Tips.
On titanium bikes, no, usually there is no paint or coating on titanium bikes, because paint don't stick well on the surface of titanium. On a normal aluminum or carbon bike, as long as the sticker is above the surface of the clearcoat, you can probably peel it off using this method, but most modern day bike has graphics under the clearcoat so this won't work. But it will still work for warning labels etc.
Very good straightforward video.
Wd40 also works as glue removal.
Love this. I hate most of the stickers they put on bikes! Super impressed he turned on that hairdryer and his cat still came over towards it though. 😂
My cats run from the heat gun. Factory decal glue residue is a pain. Goo-Gone works sometimes. Sand blasting never fails, but it's rough on the paint.
Isopropyl alcohol works well for the glue removal too. I had some laying around from work on computers
Yes alcohol will work for some left over glues but Goo Gone will work for more types of unpredicable goo and grease.
Zippo lighter fluid works best imo. Just use a plastic scraper to lift a corner of the decal/sticker and put a few drops under and work the sticker off with the scraper, gently. Then just put some of the fluid on a rag and wipe away the adhesive residue. Then wash the area with soapy water and rinse.
Thanks for the tip, it came out perfect.
Instead of goo gone you can just use (cooking) oil. Seed oils are usually cheaper.
First pour a generous amount on newspapers/paper towel and rub it vigorously, both sideways and in circles.
Then add more oil and use a rag, microfiber cloth or similar.
I would also use a plastic and/or metal scraper to remove both the stickers, and the residual adhesive (after heating it up some more).
Cool, will try regular oil next time on sticky stuff
Really useful video! diluted degreaser in hot water also works for the sticky thingy :)
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Aceton works also
Any tips for if the decals are like clear coated over? I've got a frame I'm trying to take the decals off but it just peels the paint. You can see the line where the decal and paint meet but even after applying a decent amount of heat it won't pull up at all
As mentioned in video, if clear coated over, nope... The only way is to use paint stripper to strip off the entire clearcoat/paint layer and repaint...
Thanks for the help.. much appreciated
Glad it helped!
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I used water to take it off it worked just as well
If the decal is baked on and left adhesive on the frame, water alone won’t work but glad your situation is different
Can you apply new decals after this method?
Yes, but the frame has to be cleaned with mild detergent or alcohol to remove any remaining goo gone which is in itself an oily film. But titanium frames are not very good at retaining stickers or decals due to the texture of the non-polished surface.
good video
Good tips.
what is goo gone 😅😅
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Could I do this on an e-bike battery?
You can peel the sticker off and use goo-gone to clean the residues, but I wouldn't try heating the battery up using a heat gun or blow-dryer as they may overheat and catch fire.
Can you do this in carbon frame?
Yes, the principle is the same, carbon/titanium/steel/alumiinum. Some heat and Goo Gone is all you need
What about aluminum frames?
Should be similar, they won't crack under dryer heat, and you can use goo-gone, as I have done on my aluminum framed bikes.
White spirit removes the residue
That works too, be careful not to strip other unintentional items!
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Thank you sir💪🏼
Most Decals are so distasteful. Pegot, Fuji have tasteful understated Decals. I have a new, used Trek. The Bikecycle is excellent, the garrish Decals are nasty. TY for removal Tips.
Is it a titanium frame?
Yes it is. It's a Lightspeed Siena
wouldn't this peel the paint?
On titanium bikes, no, usually there is no paint or coating on titanium bikes, because paint don't stick well on the surface of titanium. On a normal aluminum or carbon bike, as long as the sticker is above the surface of the clearcoat, you can probably peel it off using this method, but most modern day bike has graphics under the clearcoat so this won't work. But it will still work for warning labels etc.