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Anyone have any tips on taking off chrome with double sided tape?

Started by BIG--T, Thu 25, Apr 2013, 19:56:35

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BIG--T

And not messing the paint or chrome up? I am thinking about a hair dryer, wd 40/ goo gone and a fishing line. I've done it before on small stuff but I'm wanting to take the radiator chrome off and some other big stuff.  :-\


salty1

My rides:
1998 GL1500C, 2000 GL 1500CF,2006 GL 1800 3A


Steve K (IA)

Radiator chrome?  I will assume you are talking about removing the orange reflectors to gain access to the bolt that holds the chrome radiator end covers on.
Heavy fishing line will work.  :cooldude:

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Oklahoma_Valk

I've heard charcoal lighter fluid will work. Ive tried it with mixed results. Fishing line is good.
Let those who ride decide.

pancho

I was able to remove the reflectors on the radiator trim with a single edge blade without tearing anything up,, the residue then was easy to clean up by rolling it up with a finger and using goo gone. The original tape on mine was just a thin strip around the periphery of the reflector,, easy to get to with the blade.
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Farther

During the heat of the day, of the day the bike was purchased, I hooked a thumb nail under the edge and gently pulled up being careful not to gouge the opposite end I was lifting.  Then I scraped the rest off with my thumb nail and polished with Pledge.  This took awhile as the thumb nail had to heal between attempts.
Thanks,
~Farther

BIG--T


F6MoRider

Just for craps and giggles,  if the tape is thick dbl sided tape, use dental floss btwn the two pieces and saw it apart.  Then remove the sticky stuff with goo gone.  I took the interstate logo off my bags this way.  No damage to the bags or the emblem.
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2000 Valk Standard dressed with matching Interstate Bags and the Hondaline shield.