Vandalism :/

DERBIXTreme · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 19 Nov 2011 Karma :

Hi guys,
Parked my Derbi outside a shop and popped in for 5 mins, when I came out I saw a load of kids walking away from my bike... They had placed female wax strips on the seat and on the back plastics.

The seat cleaned up well but the rear plastics had a green tint that when i scrubbed turned brown. Its on the stickers of the bike and dosn't feel sticky itself.

Is there any way to restore these back plastics to their original white glow? I can't pour solvents over it since it will peal the stickers up.

Thanks

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Go to Halfords and buy some AutoGlym Motorcycle degreaser. That should do the job.
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shereen · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2011 Karma :

I hope you kicked shit out the fuckers?

WD40 should shift the waxy residue.
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promufa · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Apr 2011 Karma :

Try a microfibre cloth soaked in vegetable oil or similar and lots of scrubbing.

Alternatively, get some absorbent paper (not kitchen towels) place it over the stained areas and heat up with a blow-dryer. Press well and peel off before it cools down. Repeat and repeat some more.
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DERBIXTreme · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 19 Nov 2011 Karma :

I would of gladly but they cleared off quite quickly... Not sure why they did it, I notified the shop security.

Thanks for the tips guys I will try both and if they remove it I will be a very happy man.

Ive also noticed that the stickers are lifting off only after a year! How can i reattach the stickers that are starting to peel on the plastics?

EDIT: I'm going to try all of the techniques put to me today. I need this area spotless since I am upgrading in the next few months and want my bike to showroom condition.

james1988 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2010 Karma :

Try leaving a sponge soaked in warm soapy water (such as AG shampoo) on the area for a little while to warm the sticky stuff up. You may be able to wipe it away if it's warm and soapy enough - same applies to bird shit.

An all purpose cleaner (often referred to as APC) may be your best friend in this circumstance - Meguiars do a 5 litre bottle which should last an age for £21.

James

Gazza M · Crazy Courier Joined: 19 Nov 2010 Karma :

i had similar - went to play a football match, came back and someone had sprayed yellow paint over the speedo gauge. not a happy bunny. luckily it was raining and the paint hadn't dried, so it wiped straight off... don't understand some people.
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DERBIXTreme · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 19 Nov 2011 Karma :

Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

IMO, people messing with your bike to any degree should be taken seriously, for some idiots, it's a short step from placing stickers on the bodywork to undoing a brake pipe or wheel nut Mad

I had some joker once at the BMF that thought it might be a jolly jape to loosen off my handlebar clamps. With the help of my mates he was told that I'd crashed the bike and had broken my neck. I was watching while they told him and, while he admitted nothing, the pale complexion that came over his face said it all.
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Matt578 · Nova Slayer Joined: 05 Apr 2012 Karma :

The misses is sat with me and informs me that if you was waxing yourself and got some wax left behind you remove it with baby oil Surprised

Edited due to my poor typing skills
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DERBIXTreme · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 19 Nov 2011 Karma :

Ive also had a coolant cable slashed before and didn't realise until the engine overheat warning light came up... What do these bastards have to do to us before they realise its not a good idea?

Baby oil eh? Il slather some on since its cheap stuff. Its a pain really because the bike was brand new July 2011 and now I'm coming to sell up and upgrade, I have to clean it all up. Rolling Eyes

Ah well, hours in the shed for me Very Happy

Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Try some "Zoff" wipes.

www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_npmv=3&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=Zoff+wipes
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Sako · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Feb 2012 Karma :

jealousy is all it is, there are some complete wankers that can't see another person do well for themselves, and are too lazy to go out and earn their own, so just vandalise.

shippy · Nova Slayer Joined: 10 Jan 2012 Karma :

some motorex protect and shine should so the job. Its good stuff. Thumbs Up

Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

If you press your bollocks against it and step back sharply it will either come off the bike or take the pubes off your plums
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