RT fairings question

[darthbane71]

Hey guys, I have a 1993 K75RT. It is white and has some damage to the front and left side fairings. I found some fairings online and purchased them, they are in good shape and look like they'd fit, however they have some kind of adhesive like a giant sticker was on most larger spots on the fairing. I'll upload pictures as best I can. Anyone have any idea what this is or how to remove it? It also seems to have some sort of a ridge around the adhesive that I can't figure out.

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[Glacial]

Your links don't work unless the reader copies the last part (after ?filters) into the browser to complete the link address.

To answer your question - I suspect that fairing was on a police or paramedic bike with big high-reflectivity panels on. I think you will need some fairly aggressive solvent to get the adhesive off.

Good luck.

[darthbane71]

Ahhh, I did not think of the police angle. Damn. Any advice as to what product specifically?

[Martin]

I have recently had to remove Anti slip deck tape from my bikes belly pan. I used a product called Diggers Glue Rid contact adhesive remover. It's a jelly consistency, brush on and leave for 10 min wipe off and repeat, finally wash of the remains with Mineral Turpentine, then soap and water. Active ingredient 90% Xylene. You should be able to find a similar product in the US.
Regards Martin.

[Glacial]

I have used acetone on the residue of double-sided tape before, might be a place to start.

[darthbane71]

I'm nervous using acetone. Won't that Jack up the paint?

[The Mighty Gryphon]

I would avoid acetone and the xylene.  Not all paints resist those solvents.

I would start with mineral spirits.  Saturate a paper towel and lay it on the adhesive for a few minutes and then see if you can scrub the adhesive off.  Another option is to go to a shop that sells supplies for painting automobiles to the collision shops.   3M makes an adhesive remover that should make quick work of the mess. 

http://3mauto.com/3m-adhesive-remover-03618.html

[Martin]

Gryph is right, while I had no problem with it softening or it effecting the paint, I was going to repaint the belly pan anyway, it might not be the best if you are not planning to repaint. If you were to use this type of remover It would be best to test first.
Regards Martin.

[Laitch]

Try XENIT. It's citrus-based. Use a cloth and elbow grease. I've use it to remove helmet and truck decals. No effect on paint or helmet material. Spot check first. Follow the directions

[TimTyler]

Try a heat gun or even a hair dryer.

[darthbane71]

Good idea on the heat. Didn't think of that. I'll probably try a combination of heat and some kind of adhesive remover