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Was idly looking at my bike yesterday during a break and counted over 100 decals/logos on it and I decided to remove some of them

There are some stickers which will just peel off and I can remove the residue with WD40.

Some of the other decals are screen prints on anodised surfaces I was thinking paint stripper but maybe there's a better way?

And the tyres 🙄 what's the best way to de-logo the sidewalls?

Any advice welcome
Ta


 
Posted : 18/08/2014 1:14 pm
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A really good scrub tends to get transfers off anno. I'd be a bit nervous about paint stripper. Permanent marker for the sidewalls?


 
Posted : 18/08/2014 3:17 pm
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If it's a transfer on anodised metal then acetone (nail varnish remover) will do the trick. Apply a little, let it soften the transfer, then rub off.


 
Posted : 18/08/2014 6:57 pm
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Try a hairdryer on it.

Worked like magic for me recently.


 
Posted : 18/08/2014 7:06 pm
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How much weight have you saved this is CRUCIAL


 
Posted : 18/08/2014 7:15 pm
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Hot air gun works for me (take care on the temperature, though!), removing any sticky residue with white spirit.


 
Posted : 18/08/2014 8:03 pm
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100% acetone


 
Posted : 18/08/2014 9:27 pm
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Update: Wilko's own brand paint/varnish stripper is £4.99/500 ml and removes logos from anodised surfaces in minutes


 
Posted : 20/08/2014 8:16 am