Removing fork decals - best way?

Beardface
Beardface Posts: 5,495
edited February 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Ok, so not quite workshop/tech, but I'm unsure of the best way to remove fork decals (fox, if thats any help), to replace with shiny new ones.

I guess the best way is to use a heat gun, but what if you don't have one? Would a hair dryer loosen the adhesive on the vinyl enough to peel it off, or are there better suggestions?

Any help on such a n00bish question would be greatly appreciated. :)
Bird Aeris

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    If they aren't laquered over a hairdryer works just fine, better than a heat gun as it won't get hot enough to damage the paint!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Beardface
    Beardface Posts: 5,495
    Simon, you're a star buddy, you've confirmed what I thought, but I was just checking.

    Time to get to slik graphics to place an order. Cheers bud :)
    Bird Aeris
  • 386ka
    386ka Posts: 479
    And, please inform us how the operation went. Really curious. :)
    A much loved, Giant Trance X3 2010
  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    As Simon says (no pun intended!) Hairdryer if they are not lacquered over, if any residue left behind use isopropanol to wipe it off.
    Finished, Check out my custom Giant Reign 2010
    Dirt Jumper Dmr Sidekick2
  • Beardface
    Beardface Posts: 5,495
    Thanks again guys, the order from Slik has been placed, so just waiting on delivery now.

    @386ka, more than happy to let you know. I'm guessing it'll be a nice easy job, happy to provide before and after shots :)
    Bird Aeris

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