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Two Stroke Motocross Forum => General Two Stroke Talk => Topic started by: queen of spodes on June 02, 2012, 10:20:55 PM

Title: How to get rid of hardened stickers on swingarm & frame?
Post by: queen of spodes on June 02, 2012, 10:20:55 PM
Hi all,

Just found a great deal on a '02 KX250 with a bunch of improvements (race tech suspenders, v-tech intake, PC pipe, 304 silencer, ect).   Has a new cylinder, and a spare cylinder in good shape. 

The bad news is that the previous owner stickered the thing up.  There are stickies on the frame and swingarm.  I can replace the plastic which is also plastered with the things. 

I can't even get a fingernail under the stickers.  How do I begin to remove them?   
Title: How to get rid of hardened stickers on swingarm & frame?
Post by: ford832 on June 02, 2012, 10:23:01 PM
Razor blade in a razor blade scraper.Auto parts places or hardware stores carry them.
Title: How to get rid of hardened stickers on swingarm & frame?
Post by: riffraff on June 02, 2012, 10:47:48 PM
Try a heat gun too
Title: How to get rid of hardened stickers on swingarm & frame?
Post by: Chrisshire on June 03, 2012, 12:02:40 AM
i use the high pressure water machine
took ages but i removed a whole decal kit
Title: How to get rid of hardened stickers on swingarm & frame?
Post by: GlennC on June 03, 2012, 12:34:27 AM
Heat gun/hair dryer to peal the stickers. Then WD40 and a shop rag to remove any left over glue.
Finish with Honda polish.
Title: How to get rid of hardened stickers on swingarm & frame?
Post by: snook620 on June 03, 2012, 02:03:08 AM
On swingarms I just use a razor blade.
Title: How to get rid of hardened stickers on swingarm & frame?
Post by: cnrcpla on June 03, 2012, 02:06:25 AM
Heat gun and a razor blade. Then to get the left over glue stuff off, they sell this stuff called goof off, it works great (and it starts fires nicely too  ;D )
Title: How to get rid of hardened stickers on swingarm & frame?
Post by: SachsGS on June 03, 2012, 02:44:18 AM
Acetone will often loosen the stickers.
Title: How to get rid of hardened stickers on swingarm & frame?
Post by: msmola2002 on June 03, 2012, 03:12:06 AM
My graphics dude said to use goof-off. Can be had at wallyworld or lowes/home depot. Stinks. Do it outside. Let it soften up a while then off you go.
Title: How to get rid of hardened stickers on swingarm & frame?
Post by: VintageBlueSmoke on June 04, 2012, 12:38:06 PM
Bead blaster. Prefer glass beads. Preps the metal for painting, coating or polishing too.