Superglue on Tank

[TommyBuoy]

Hi Guys

Quick question - my mate has a white tank and the previous owner looks to have stuck back the corners of a tank pad with super glue.

He is looking to sell the bike and the rest is perfect (immaculate GSXR 600 in white), this distracts from it though.

Anyone know how to get super glue of paint work - we've tried petrol and other solvents but it's solid!!

Other option is to fit a pad, but it bothers him that it's not perfect...

Thanks!

[oOTomOo]

How brave is your mate?

If it were my bike I'd bust out some 2000 grade wet and dry (wet), a small wooden block, cutting compound and some good polish.

ETA: you could also try scraping it off with a razor blade, but be prepared to sand / polish to restore the finish in the lacquer. (And of course, don't moan at me if you balls it up)

Edited by oOTomOo on Tuesday 15th April 12:11

[Hooli]

Nail polish remover softens superglue, I think it's the Acitone? that does the job. No idea if it affects paint though.

[conkerman]

Or buy some superglue remover?

Alternatively, try some WD40 or IPA.

[evil len]

conkerman said:

or IPA.

?!?

[AndiSun]

Hooli said:

Nail polish remover softens superglue, I think it's the Acitone? that does the job. No idea if it affects paint though.

It also softens lacquer. Id go the sharp Stanley blade or scraper route and a good machine polish after.

Alternatively cant he just replace the tank protector with a new one to cover up the marks ?

[Prof Prolapse]

Another vote for superglue remover.

No matter what you do you will damage the finish on the tank, but that strikes me as the least.

[LoonR1]

Your mates selling it. Let the new owner worry about it as there's a chance your mate could do more harm than good

[TommyBuoy]

Thanks for the replies - looked at super glue remover - but it'll damage the laquer, but then again I guess what ever happens it'll cause some type of damage.

I'll recommend nail polish remover - don't know why we didn't think of that!

If it was me, a tank pad would be put on and sold, but he's a perfectionist...and a bit of a weirdo!

Who sticks things to a bike with superglue anyway??

[conkerman]

IPA = Iso Propyl Alcohol.

Rubbing alcohol

DO NOT use acetone unless you absolutely have to.

[oOTomOo]

I wouldn't put nail polish remover anywhere near paintwork.

[Jazoli]

Just buy a bigger tank pad to hide it, simples...

[George111]

Superglue is water soluble so apply a lot of warm water and rub gently.

[topsprayer]

Ethanol, won't affect paint and will get it off no probs. don't go near acetone.

[Ziggy2070]

Hooli said:

Nail polish remover softens superglue, I think it's the Acitone? that does the job. No idea if it affects paint though.

Nail remover will remove the paint.