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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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I took off the reflectors on my 2002 softail standard which were on the sides of the back fender. any suggestion on how to get the foam tape that held them on, off?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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1. Use some fishing line or dental floss to see saw the stuff off
2. Try soaking it in WD-40 and then peeling off with a rag
3. Goo Be Gone
4. Acetone (but keep it away from paint
5. Heat it up with a hair dryer or heat gun
6. Barke fluid...may cut it
6. Stop at any Indy or dealer and ask
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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With all due respect, DO NOT get brake fluid near paint!

Go to your local Menards or Home Depot and get "GOOF OFF"... it will desolve the adhesive and not harm the paint.

check it out... http://www.sjgreatdeals.com/rto-095.html

I've used it extensively and swear by it!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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ironhead is right,NO BRAKE FLUID!!!!!!!!, Wallyworld has goo gone and it works well for that type of removal
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Dittos on not getting brake fluid on paint and there are many different brands of stuff that are made to take the sticky gunk off safely.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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I used Gas, easiest thing I've used. I've tried WD-40 and alcohol but gas beats them hands down.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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I agree with no brake fluid, unless of course you are trying to strip the fender down to bare metal.
 
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How I found Goof-Off, I was removing decals from a sevice van for a paint job and tried everything including laquar thinner. After a late night trip for more thinner, a fellow suggested the Goof-Off. I've used it many times since and I keep it on hand at all times now.
 
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Goof Off can hurt the paint if you rub too hard. I found that the best product is 3M Adhesive, bug, and tar remover.
 
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I damn well didn't mean to soak the thing in brake fluid...a little on a rag is OK and evaporates as you use it...
 
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