i have a 1992 FLSTC and the tank decals are in need of replacing. Anyone have any tips on removing the old ones without damaging the paint?
Thanks!

 

3M decal remover or extreme care with a heat gun.

 

Warm them up with a heat gun and work some fishing line behind them to get them off the tank. You'll be left with residue on the tank, which can be removed with a few doses of WD40. Good luck.

SM

 

Doesn't the FLSTC have clearcoat over the decals? If thats the case, you'll have to repaint the tank.

 

Mine has clearcoat over the decals

 

Both of my Heritageshave clear-coat over the decals. You will have to re-paint.

 

Thanks Guys,
I guess I'll hold off til I'm ready to paint it. a couple of the edges on both sides have cracked and come off.

 

Just my thoughts ... A 1992 model? Maybe they didn't use clear coat back then. That's 16 years ago. Look real close at the broken edges. If it appears the decals are on top of the paint then you may be able to remove them using the methods listed above. But if it looks like there may be a clear coat on top of the decals I would wait.