I don’t like some of the decals on my new bike. Anyone have any tips on getting these off?
Flamethrower???
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What kind of bike is it?
Cannondale IM2000. Great fit. Great ride. But the M-Dot stickers need to go.
If they are on top of the finish, you should be able to just peel them off. I suspect, though, that they may be clear-coated in. In which case you can either re-paint it, or settle for covering them up with some decals of your own.
If they are on top of the paint, I’ve gotten them off using Goo-Gone, a plastic spatula, and a Sunday afternoon.
If they’re on top (not clear coated), they’re quite easy to peel off. Of course, there’ll be lots of sticky residue behind. Best solution? WD-40. Strips off the glue in no time and won’t harm the finish. Just make sure to keep the spray off of your cables/chains/etc.
Try some of that super-sticky clear packaging tape. Take a piece of that and apply it to the frame over the decal. Smooth it out firmly with your fingers and then peel the tape off - if the decal isn’t under a clear coat, you should get at least part of it off. Repeat until it’s gone. Alternatively, you could try some citrus degreaser - it’ll dissolve the adhesive. Just be careful not to slop it all over stuff that you want to remain lubricated.