Remove industrial velcro from inner fairing?
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Any automotive paint supply outlet should have adhesive removal wheels that will fit in a drill or die grinder. They make a mess but should work without discoloring the plastic if you don't overheat it. 3M also makes an adhesive remover for stickers, etc. that may be helpful. I've used this and it works well. Try anything you do on an inconspicuous location first just to be sure. Good Luck.
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The previous owner of my 02 FLHTC stuck industrial velcro strips on the inner fairing to the left and right of the speedo and tach. I'd like to remove one of them and trim the other down some but wonder if I'll mar the finish on the inner faring doing so.
I know I can heat it with a hair dryer to pull it then maybe get away with using Goof Off or Goo Gone to get the adhesive off but am not sure if this will discolor the fairing.
Anyone removed it from theirs and how did it turn out if so.
I know I can heat it with a hair dryer to pull it then maybe get away with using Goof Off or Goo Gone to get the adhesive off but am not sure if this will discolor the fairing.
Anyone removed it from theirs and how did it turn out if so.
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Never thought of this. I'm pretty sure my wife has some of this around. I'll give it a try.
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After you follow the advice on here for removal of the adhesive. If you still have some fading or variations of the finish on the inner fairing surface. Go back to the dealership and for 6 bucks,... purchase that novice #2 plexi glass windshield polish. Red & white plastic squeeze bottle. hand polish that area just as you would your windsheild. It will bring the fairing back to new.
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