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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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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?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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3M decal remover or extreme care with a heat gun.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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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.

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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Doesn't the FLSTC have clearcoat over the decals? If thats the case, you'll have to repaint the tank.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Mine has clearcoat over the decals
 
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Both of my Heritageshave clear-coat over the decals. You will have to re-paint.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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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.
 
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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.
 
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