Remove a label

[bikemiser]

There is a label on my new Yamaha touring windshield, telling how to clean it properly. I don't want to do any damage to shield, but want it removed. What should I use?

Thanks for any help.

Jim

 

[Knifemaker]

peel what you can with your fingers and then use Goo Gone to clean up any left over adhesive.

Plastic labels are a bit of a pain, but applying some heat via a hair dryer can help with the "fingers" portion.

KM

 

[Allnight]

I hate to ask the obvious, since it's not Friday...but what does the label say about cleaning the windshield?

 

[bikemiser]

It says to not use any chemicals to clean, just water and mild detergent.

 

[Patriot]

formerly Honda product, but still available at your Honda Motorcycle dealer:

 

[DonRed7]

Everyone's trying to point you in the direction of windshield cleaning,... when all you want to do is remove a Label. Hair dryer... warm it up as with any decal, tank,swingarm or frame. Get it nice and warm and it will peel off leaving little to no residue.

-Don

Edit,...Goo Gone might be a bit harsh on a windshield,..haven't tried it but just guessing?

 

[Knifemaker]

...Goo Gone might be a bit harsh on a windshield,..haven't tried it but just guessing?

I have used it many times. Just make sure it is the "regualar" yellow colored GooGone and not the Goo Gone Xtreme, which will even remove paint (it contains laquer thinner)

I have used the regular goo gone to remove adhesive residue when cutting down windscreens left by tape...It is safe for all I can see.

KM

 

[Kromm]

Here is a trick that my wife had me do ,and it works great. Avon makes a product called Skin so soft. Peel that label off as best as you can. Then apply some Skin so soft to you finger tip and rub the Gooey stuff away. It works great and does not harm any finish, including paint.

 

[SCWatts]

I used the hair dryer trick on both that label and one that was on my tank.

It works.

Be very careful what you use to clean the windshield. I know many use Honda polish and swear by it, but I believe there are petroleum distillates in that product, which can damage Plexiglas.

 

[Bigbeavk]

I used Goo gone with the yellow and red can and it melted my windshield a little. So be careful as to which one you use.

 

[Knifemaker]

I used Goo gone with the yellow and red can and it melted my windshield a little. So be careful as to which one you use.

Yes the stuff in the can is a strong solvnet and bad for plasitcs or paint. But works real well in cleaning metal...

The stuff in the plastic bottles that looks like urine is safe on plastic. (I think the label now says "Citrus Powered" on the bottom. Make sure it does not say "Xtreme" anywhere on label.

Be carefull using a heat gun around plastic , too hot and you can deform the surface.

Although I work for a company that prints labels, I personaly hate them. My big issue is the overly aggressive adhesive they use on labels most folks will want to remove ASAP anyway.

The non adhesive labels like they use on sunglasses , are what they should be using on windscreens.

KM

 

[cruiser]

Just good old warm water works for me. And mayonaise for the glue.

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

Here is a trick that my wife had me do ,and it works great. Avon makes a product called Skin so soft. Peel that label off as best as you can. Then apply some Skin so soft to you finger tip and rub the Gooey stuff away. It works great and does not harm any finish, including paint.

A mosquito repellent too.

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

I used the hair dryer trick on both that label and one that was on my tank.
It works.

Be very careful what you use to clean the windshield. I know many use Honda polish and swear by it, but I believe there are petroleum distillates in that product, which can damage Plexiglas.

Nah. Plexus, the Honda stuff.... they work fine. YMMV. You'll have to replace the shield from a rock hit or bug acid or 'just because' before these things will hurt it.

 

[Bogus]

Peel off what you can with your fingernails, then finish off with WD-40.....No if ands or buts

 

[FJR1300Mark]

warm water dishwashing soap (liquid) - let it soak or keep sponging it to keep it wet. It should just lift or slide off then.

 

[Anthony]

A sandblaster is your best bet.

 

[Zissky]

A sandblaster is your best bet.

You may have to take off and nuke it from orbit...

 

[Blind Squirrel]

+1 on the "normal" Goo Gone.