How do you remove a Tank Pad???

GreigR · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Karma :

Any tips guys as I want to change the one that came with the bike but its well stuck on.

Confused

extreme3d · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2004 Karma :

Use a hot air gun, or failing that a hairdryer. Gently warm it and it will easily peel off.

strag · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

The top layer should come off easily leaving a glue residue. I used white spirit to remove this and worked fine.
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Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

I tried to do this without heat, I didn't want paint on the tank anyways.... Doh!

Johnny GSX-R · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

The only safe way to remove it without damage is by using a kettle of boiling water poured gently over the pad then ease it off as the heat softens the glue.. Use a drop of petrol on a cloth to remove the remaining glue then polish the tank prior to replacing.
It is possible to burn the paint with a heatgun or worse set the damn thing on fire!
I used to be a professional valeter and the hot water was a trick i used daily.

Moss46 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

WD40 is the best stuff to get sticky crap ond tar off painted surfaces.
I would CAREFULLY use a sharp razor blade and start at the top, this also works on well stuck stickers

Johnny GSX-R · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

ginguar · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Karma :

I found the only way to get the old one off my boyfriend's bike was to use my nails to scratch it off.