January 6, 200818 yr Got myself a new set of SXS graphics for my Rev3. What is the best way to remove the old graphics/stickers from the swinging arm and frame? and any advice on applying the new ones. Thanks Ed
January 6, 200818 yr Soften them with a hairdryer and they should peel off - has worked on other stick ons for me.
January 7, 200818 yr Yep i would go with the jet wash. It always seems to take off transfers i done want taken off. Even better if you can fine one that doubles as a steam pressure washer.
January 7, 200818 yr and if theres any glue left, clean it off with petrol or a solvent cleaner! ...and if there's any petrol or solvent cleaner left, then you can get high...
January 12, 200818 yr Hot Air Guns are useless on the standard Beta graphics as they are very thin and just snap and fall apart leaving the sticky backing in place sooooooo use one of these...... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Eraser-Toffee-Wheel-...ksid=p1638.m118 it was recommended to me by somebody a while ago and I was sceptical. I took all the standard stickers off of the swinging arm, frame and front mudguard in around 10 mins. It just rubs the stickers off leaving no marks. When it states to use at low rpm - DO JUST THAT! I went a bit mad on the front mudguard and whipped a bit of paint off , however a new sticker would cover it up. When you are removing a sticker from metalwork such as the frame then it's no problem. After you think you've done the job - a little tip would be to rub back over the areas with a dusty/oily rag. Any glue residue which you can't see will make any dust/oil stick and show up. I've done a lot of graphic sticking and unsticking in the past - just wish I knew these existed before! I got mine off of somebody else on eblag and paid a fiver for it = look around and you may find one at a similar price. (apparently it's called a toffee wheel as it smells a bit like toffee) hope this helps. Shaun.
January 13, 200818 yr Hot Air Guns are useless on the standard Beta graphics i disagree........... it did the job for me
January 14, 200818 yr (apparently it's called a toffee wheel as it smells a bit like toffee) its not on a stick with an apple in the middle is it ?
January 17, 200818 yr Try a product called "Goo Gone". It is a citrus based product and works great for decals. Simply spray on wait a couple minutes and wipe off. Repeat if necessary. You can find it at most all department stores. clear bottle with yellowish liquid insite. Careful, this product can take the shine off your plastic...but we are talking swingarms.
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