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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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So the visor on my helmet had a bigass sticker on it. I tried to peel it off, but it was too humid out and now the glue is all gunked up on the visor. Will the glue wipe off if I soak the visor in warm water or do you guys know a better way? Sorry for the newb question, but I'm a newb.

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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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Windex and just keep going at it and spraying it with windex, i wont scracth it. That's how I get stickers off my bikes from track days and works good
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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I use WD40 to remove these kinds of things. I don't know how it would affect your visor though. I've used on windscreens with no ill affects.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:39 AM
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That Polish and bug remover stuff from Cycle Gear removes anything I've thrown at it. How bout rubbing alchohol? Is that too abrasive?
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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goo gone!
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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Honda polish works amazing too.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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Default Re: Removing sticker gunk (Etylorcen)

Thanks for the ideas guys. I'll try some stuff out tonight and let you know how it goes.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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wd40
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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you should really only use goo gone, 3M adhesive remover or ronsonol lighter fluid.

Lighter fluid works the best in my opinion.

Works better than wd40 or polish. Adhesive remover and possibly goo gone can be found at kragen, autozone, or pep boys
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SYTFU Tommy. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">goo gone!</TD></TR></TABLE>
+1
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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Goo Gone and plastics don't mix!

use lighter fluid and don't rub too hard!!
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 08:34 AM
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goo gone worked on my lexan fork guards.

when in doubt of all those chemicals materials use PEANUT BUTTER
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by utensil &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">goo gone worked on my lexan fork guards.

when in doubt of all those chemicals materials use PEANUT BUTTER</TD></TR></TABLE>

..does that actually work? I'm curious to try it just because.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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Well WD40 worked great. I just sprayed a little on and the glue wiped off easy as pie without leaving any scratches.

I think peanut butter would have just made more of a mess.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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Used Goo Gone on my windscreen and it did very well Just use a soft cloth to prevent scrathes!
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