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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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i was wondering if anyone of you have painted a hayabusa, if so i was wondering what is the fastest way to strip the stickers off,(im not talking decals) if youv done or have a busa youll know what i mean the whole bike is pretty much a sticker,, if you have any tips let me know..thanks
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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also the busa is a 2002 so the vynil dosent just peel off with a heat gun it is very brittle and chips off thanks ,
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 03:34 AM
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Paint andbody supply stores have these rubber "erasers" that go on air tools or even bigger ones for buffers. They melt away the vinyl without hurting paint.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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on the plastic the eraser might damage it. I have seen it damage plastic peices before.

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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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thanks alot that was what i was going to use but iv never tried it on plastic
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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be careful it can damage the paint inderneath go slow and watch your heat on the wheel....... but who cares about the old paint if your repainting it??
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Your best bet is 180 on a d/a and then prime the plastics afterwards/
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