Removing carbon fibre frame covers.

derillius24 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Aug 2010 Karma :

Hi, All. The Tuono I recently acquired has carbon fibre frame and swing arm covers on but I'd like them off. They've seen better days so they're making the bike look a bit grubby, and I love the polished frame on the Tuonos - I'd quite like to see it.

So, how do I go about getting them off? Anyone any experience or advice to offer? They're well stuck. A bit of reading suggests they'll either be on with 3M tape or high temp sealant. My money is on sealant, from the feel of them...

Is this a job I'll hate myself for even starting?

Cheers,

Mark
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

It'll be a pig of a job. Tiger Seal seems to be highly rated for sticking guards on, so it'll most likely to be similar to that. Heat and carb cleaner/sticky label remover/silicone remover would seem to be your friends.
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derillius24 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Aug 2010 Karma :

Thanks for getting back to me, mate. Yeah, I was hoping for someone to say otherwise but I knew it was coming...! It's a bit of a mess so I think I'm going to have to venture in. And then hate myself ten minutes later Rolling Eyes

. Fancy a homer?!
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

I wouldn't worry, when you see the damage underneath that the original covers were ought to cover up, you'll be buying a new set anyway.

derillius24 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Aug 2010 Karma :

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Maybe, but you can always cover them up again with a better looking set.

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

As above. A heat gun will be your friend here. Maybe coupled with acetone.

It is also when you find out if it's actual carbon fibre.
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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Hairdryer and fishing line.