If you ever make the decision to remove the vinyl from your motorcycle, either because you no longer like it, or because it is deteriorated, it is important that you bear in mind that it is a very powerful adhesive.
Do not remove it in a rush, because you run the risk of also removing the paint from the tank, fenders or other painted parts where it is attached.
Something you should keep in mind is that the paint under the vinyl has not been exposed to the sun, so it is very likely that when you remove the sticker, its outline will be seen in a slightly different tone than the paint that was exposed. to sun and air.
Another detail to consider is that the vinyl that comes from the factory is usually applied before adding the final finish varnish. In these cases, it is advisable not to remove them, unless you plan to paint your motorcycle.
If you use chemical products to remove vinyl, you run the risk of handling flammable substances that can affect your health in some way.
Of course, there are a series of simple steps with which you will learn how to remove motorcycle vinyl safely, achieving an impeccable result as if you were a professional:
Let’s start with the tools
To remove the vinyl from your motorcycle, you must have a heat gun, a device similar to a hair dryer, but with greater power.
If you’re not sure if a heat gun is worth the investment, or if you just want to remove a small adhesive, you can try a simple hair dryer first.
Make sure that the power cable of the heat gun or dryer is not in contact with water, as you could have an accident due to electrical contact.
Once you have your heat gun or hair dryer ready, with a lot of patience and without rushing, follow the steps that we describe below.
How to remove motorcycle vinyl?
- Apply heat to an area where vinyl is applied. This causes the glue to loosen and lose its stickiness. Keep the air stream aimed at the same area to thoroughly heat the vinyl.
- Very gently but firmly lift up one of the corners of the vinyl, if it doesn’t come off easily you will need to keep applying heat until you can. If you use a spatula, it must be made of rubber or plastic, so as not to scratch the motorcycle’s paint.
- When you start to peel off the vinyl from the bike, do it very slowly and apply hot air constantly. If at any point you find it difficult to continue taking off, stop and apply more heat.
- Do the process little by little, to make sure that you are removing the vinyl from the bike and that the paint remains intact.
- When you have finally removed the vinyl from the motorcycle, it is important that you clean the area with a soft cloth impregnated with alcohol, to remove any traces of glue that may remain.
With these simple steps and a little skill, you can achieve ideal results.