Getting stickers off a bike

begley

Ok, apologies if this is in the wrong section!! Mods, feel free to shift me somewhere more appropriate if necessary!

I've been given a really cracking bike that would be perfect for our daughter; I'm planning on doing it up and giving it to her for her 13th birthday from the cats! However, it's got loads of stickers on it (part of the bike's design, not added by the previous owner) that I want to get off. Does anyone have any top tips for doing this please? Again, apolgies if this is in the wrong place, I saw 'cycling' in the forum title so thought I'd stick it in here.

stef73

Hair dryers work on car stickers might be worth trying ?

luckycharlie

You could try nail varnish remover.I have used this on labels before but never on metal Its worth a try just try a small patch.

sebdangerfield

Generally, if they come off it'll take of a chunk of paint too. I've just done up an old Orange P7 to sell and the previous owner had put stickers on. Those came off with a very light heat gun but the other, manufacturer added ones needed more heat and a new paint job after. I had it powder coated for £40 at a local firm.

aliasojo

Sorry, I wouldn't try the nail varnish remover, it will likely damage the paint.

pulliptears

WD40 is brilliant for removing sticky residue

from their website:

WD-40 gets under dirt, marks and grease making it easy to wipe away. It also dissolves adhesives, allowing easy removal of labels, tape, and stickers

mkirkby

Definately try a hait dryer first. Should soften the glue enough to remove

begley

Hairdryer worked a treat! Thanks to all! There's a little bit of residue left, so gonna try WD40 on that. I love this website, there's always someone who knows just what you need to know!

Edinburghlass_2

WD40 and a microfibre cloth or the edge of your finger nail

KeithP

Could these 'stickers' actually be transfers which have been lacquered over?

If so, almost impossible to get off without damaging the finish.