How the hell do I get this rim tape off??

lil-jono · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 May 2011 Karma :

Hey all yet another disaster. I need tips on how to remove stubborn rim tape. Thanks

whitedevil · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Nov 2010 Karma :

You need to apply elbow grease.
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bennell09 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 12 May 2011 Karma :

some type of sharp small blade, worked fine for me
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Benson_JV · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 May 2010 Karma :

Get warped to punch it in the throat.
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pits · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Karma :

A sticker I presume? Hair dryer to heat the glue then some Tar and Glue remover should sort it out
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lil-jono · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 May 2011 Karma :

Hey guys thanks. It's coming off in microscopic pieces :/ I can't get an edge to peel. Stupid things. Haha never putting this stuff on agen!

pits · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Karma :

The word is again, not agen.

Have you tried heating it up yet? If it is really cold it will be really brittle and wont like coming off, if you get some heat on it, it should stretch, also worth getting the tar and glue remover as it will start loosening the glue around the edges, and you will need it to remove glue residue.

This is why I try to avoid adorning my bike or anything with stickers as it is a nightmare to get it all off when the time comes.
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Nexus Icon · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Karma :

WD40 and a hairdryer will shift it. Just don't drench your discs in WD40 while you're at it.
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phillyctr · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Oct 2011 Karma :

nail varnish remover works a treat.

whitedevil · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Nov 2010 Karma :

Anything with paraffin or alcohol in it works great to remove sticky glue and a bit of heat will make the tape come off easy.
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lil-jono · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 May 2011 Karma :

Thanks guys sorry about the 'agen' I was facebooking as well. (I will take the time to spell check this time) I got the two confused. I haven't been able to get to the garage yet but I will try everything mentioned. As much as I hate it. It looked cool while it lasted. Thanks all