Cosmetics - Sticker Removal

[ShoopCE]

Itty bitty trivial issue..

This past weekend I decided to remove the warning sticker about "read the manual and wear a helmet" that was mounted on the gas tank just forward of the fill cap. It was getting yellowed from spills.

So I took a razor blade to it then used mineral spirits to rub off the goo.

But when I was done I found that the area below the sticker location was slightly elevated above the rest of the surface. I'm guessing the clearcoat on the rest of the tank has been reduced a bit through oxidation and polishing.

Has anybody else removed this sticker? found a raised rectangle?

Chris

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

I removed ALL stickers in 2009 when I acquired my '07. I didn't have any issues and used a hair drier to loosen the glue, then gas to remove excess..
You couldn't tell it was there.

You may try a good cleaner compound, (not too aggressive). The clearcoat should hold up to that..


*My current tank has been replaced over time (and doesn't come with any stickers)

 

[FinalImpact]

Used a blade and isopropyl alcohol years back. No trace it was ever there.
Took them off the fairing too.

 

[Fawlty]

I find WD40 does an excellent job removing the residue.

 

[swedespeed]

OP, it sounds like the adhesive pad got separated from the actual label and is still on the tank. You'll want to use Goo Gone and a heat gun or hairdryer - it will come right off.