Removing stickers and their remains

[Muleears]

My new voyager has some stickers on the trunk and the remains of one on the faux tank that I would like to remove. Any suggestions? It's probably safe to try 'goo gone', but is there anything else to dissolve the glue? Acetone, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits? Don't want to damage the finish. Should I first attempt to remove what I can with a soft scraper of some sort, like a plastic tool? Suggestions are welcome!

[Furchin]

I'm sure that people have used and tried many different solutions to remove the left over glue and some may have had success. What I use is grip solvent that is used when installing golf grips. I have removed many a sticker and left over glue from bikes, automobiles and other things without any harm being done to the surface. It removes the glue and dries without any left over residue. Some years back my neighbor owned a Yamaha with left over glue from a sticker on the gas tank and he had tried several different solutions. He brought it to me asking if I knew how to remove the glue, well, within two minutes I had it removed for him. You may have to go to a local golf pro shop or maybe even Dick's Sporting goods to purchase it. Good luck.

[dogzz]

a heat gun works well to
Vinny

[Air Force]

Heat gun works great! Just be careful. A hair dryer works and I use a product called "goof off". Use in a well ventilated area.

[ekap1200]

What I would try is denatured alcohol, but I would first remove the faux tank and try it on a small spot under the cover first to see what it may do to the finish. Pledge furniture spray wax with a paper towel may also work. mothers paste wax with a paper towel also may pick up the adhesive . But try anything you use on a place that will not reveal if it has unpleasant results...

[kjsett]

Heat gun works great! Just be careful. A hair dryer works and I use a product called "goof off". Use in a well ventilated area.

I have removed many stickers from medical equipment with WD40. Just won't be able to put any more stickers there until you remove the WD40 residue. Shouldn't harm anything.
Have to saturate any paper and give it a few moments to work on the adhesive. Then a soft scraper should work. I wouldn't use this on anything that can soak in the WD40, but the faux tank should be fine.
Just my suggestion,
ken

[Muleears]

These are all great suggestions. I've got a heat gun (not a hair dryer) that I may try on the stickers. They are pretty old and will probably fall apart as they come off. For the residue I'll try the wd-40, if that doesn't work I'll try to find the golf handle adhesive remover. Thanks for the quick and astute assistance!

[vxiirider]

I re-grip golf clubs and the solvent I use is just plain old mineral spirits. Charcoal lighter is the same stuff and it will not hurt the paint. Will remove old wax and road tar also.

[carl leo]

be careful with the heat gun, you are dealing with plastic and if it gets too soft it will make a mess, guess how i know this?

[Muleears]

I re-grip golf clubs and the solvent I use is just plain old mineral spirits. Charcoal lighter is the same stuff and it will not hurt the paint. Will remove old wax and road tar also.

Well, I have both charcoal lighter and mineral spirits on hand. I shall try them tomorrow. I tried "Goo Gone" today and it was less than effective...

Mr. Leo, I think I'll stay away from the heat gun and only use it as a last resort .

[Bill O]

Another alternative to the sticker on the tank cover not dissolving for removal.

Take about $10 and go to your nearest trophy shop. Have them engrave you a placard and position it on top of the area of the sticker in front of the cruise control with double sided tape. I had an engraved label that said "Owner & Operator" with both my name and my wives and the bottom line stated where we were from. Most engravers will have the correct size plates to just cover the old warning label. They usually have these aluminum engraving plates in just about any color. I got mined that was an almost a perfect match for my '94 teal Voyager.

Bill O

[Muleears]

Another alternative to the sticker on the tank cover not dissolving for removal.

Take about $10 and go to your nearest trophy shop. Have them engrave you a placard and position it on top of the area of the sticker in front of the cruise control with double sided tape. I had an engraved label that said "Owner & Operator" with both my name and my wives and the bottom line stated where we were from. Most engravers will have the correct size plates to just cover the old warning label. They usually have these aluminum engraving plates in just about any color. I got mined that was an almost a perfect match for my '94 teal Voyager.

Bill O

Good idea Bill, I hadn't thought of covering it with something else.

[chevyman1]

Don't laugh, try peanut butter smooth not chunky

[SgtSlag]

Neat! Now I just need to remember not to lick it off...

[VoyKimmer]

I've used Honda Spray Polish. Spray it on. Let it sit and work on it with a soft rag. Will not harm the paint. Might take a while but will eventually get it off with no harm to the paint or plastic.

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

Neat! Now I just need to remember not to lick it off...

That's what the neighbors dog is for!!!!!

[Muleears]

I've used Honda Spray Polish. Spray it on. Let it sit and work on it with a soft rag. Will not harm the paint. Might take a while but will eventually get it off with no harm to the paint or plastic.

Honda Spray Polish, is that a metal polish? Like chrome polish?

I had actually heard of the peanut butter method too, but I haven't tried it.

[kjsett]

Don't laugh, try peanut butter smooth not chunky

"Natural" peanut butter would work best because when new the oil is more available (the part that works the sticker loose).
I still stand by WD40 cause I have read it's base is fish oil and it has been around a long time and most have some available. Also I have never been tempted to lick it off.

As to covering it instead, I wonder if you can still get "Farah Faucett" posters?

[chevyman1]

As to covering it instead, I wonder if you can still get "Farah Faucett" posters?

I remember them, showing your age there now

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

As to covering it instead, I wonder if you can still get "Farah Faucett" posters?

I remember them, showing your age there now

Pretty much anything is available if you really want it!
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