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Removing Tank Decals?

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stevepoole1

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Hi Guys
I want to repaint the tank on my 82 GS 1100 GL. Anyone know a fairly easy way to remove those big side decals? Danged things are as tough as heck. I've done this before and even aluminum oxide blasting was a tough job. Got to be an easier way. Your thoughts, wise ones?
Thanks in advance!
 
I used something like Goop or Citrus something-or-other!, a razor blade, and a hair dryer to remove my stripes.
 
they make special tool to remove pinstriping its a wheel looks kind of like a polishing wheel. if you painting it i'd just hit it with a sander for a bit if your gunna strip your tank
 
Thanks

Thanks

Just want to say thanks for the advice, my friends. Appreciated!
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Decals that are on the surface, I remove with a heat gun.
Decals that are cleared in, I use a DA (3 inch not 6 inch).
 
Affordable DA?

Affordable DA?

Thanks. Can anyone suggest where I can get a decent affordable DA? I checked them out on the web and some are running 2-3 hundred beans.
 
Try Harbor Freight. It's acceptable quality stuff especially if you use the tools infrequently. They probably have one for less than $40.
 
The real "DA"

The real "DA"

Good thing you guys cleared that up. I was trying to remove the decals with a Duck's Ass - left tail feathers all over the place.
 
I thought you were trying to use the District Attorney - and that's guaranteed to get you into trouble.
 
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