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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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i bought a complete set of fairings from motosfanclub on ebay and i believe he clear coated over the stickers. i really want to remove them and was just wondering will it leave a big outline where the sticker was and how notiuceable is it? Is there any way to get rid of that outline after the stickers have been removed? thanks in advance
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Razor blade and a steady hand
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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i figured a hair dryer and a razor blade would work. im just wondering if you will still be able to see where they were seeings how there is clear coat over the stickers
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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A hair dryer and a product called "Label and Sticker Remover" from advanced auto works the best.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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but will there be an outline from the sticker because it was clear coated over?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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There is only clea coat on the take, and enough elbow grease will take care of it.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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i bought a whole new set of plastic fairings for my bike so its not OEM honda. are you saying though that there wont be an outline from the clear coat?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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If the clear coat is over the decals, you need to use a razor blade to cut the clear coat in order to remove the decal. It will be very hard to just peel the sticker off. If a outline is left, take the razor blade and shave it down. Something like goof off may take care of it, but I would be care ful with it.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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You can do it but then the clear will peel or chip off. I did this to my bike as well and had to end up sanding and repainting otherwise your clear will chip off.
 
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