Removing decal adhesive from forks?

[tk2stroke]

I'm trying to remove all the adhesive residue from my forks after peeling away the previous AER fork decals. I've tried the combination of rubbing alcohol, a heat gun, and a scotch brite pad with little success. Anyone have more ideas on removing all the residue?

[S.O.A.N.Z]

This sort of stuff works

[Arctra]

I used Acetone (woman's nail polish remover) - worked a treat.

[S.O.A.N.Z]

7 minutes ago, Arctra said:

 

Still on DBW ?

[Arctra]

Yeah, I'm still on DBW (this post went there too) and so it Nutty (albeit a lot quieter now).

 

[S.O.A.N.Z]

9 minutes ago, Arctra said:

Yeah, I'm still on DBW (this post went there too) and so it Nutty (albeit a lot quieter now).

Too many keyboard jockeys on that site - TT is way better

[texasthierry]

Pump gas. 

[sherco67]

WD-40

[Goon Rides]

Best thing? lacquer thinner.

[partsguy57]

The best thing is adhesive remover sold at a automotive paint store....

[MotoXRacer_19]

I usually pour a little bit of goof off on a shop rag and put some elbow grease into it

[WRider995]

Id work my way up to the heavier stuff.  Not sure how some of the stronger solvents will affect fork tubes.  Wd40 then goof off (and similar), then your heavy duty solvents.  Not sure id go scotch brite.  Try and stick with a cotton rag

[Dirt Hog]

Goof Off or Goo Gone on a shop towel has worked awesome for me. Just make sure you spray on some brake cleaner afterwards. Otherwise you get a greasy residue which makes putting on new graphics/decals problematic. Good luck with your project ?

Edited April 23, 2018 by Dirt Hog

[Repp]

I have used goo gone on car paint with no problems and it works well

[ApexEddie]

Goof Off and/or WD40 has always worked for me.  I apply the solvent and work it in with a tooth brush; put a little on a rag and wipe it clean (it does take a little effort sometimes). 

[wavetechinc]

Goo Gone and 0000 steel wool with a light touch in the same direction of the machining has always worked for me and also helped to polish my forks and NOT remove the plastic coating that you will find on some of the newer bikes. Just use a light touch.

[EnglertRacing]

17 minutes ago, WRider995 said:

Id work my way up to the heavier stuff.  Not sure how some of the stronger solvents will affect fork tubes.  Wd40 then goof off (and similar), then your heavy duty solvents.  Not sure id go scotch brite.  Try and stick with a cotton rag

its anodized aluminum, really only acid or base will have any effect on it.

[EnglertRacing]

i use this to clean everything

[brownballin]

3M adhesive remover, sold at napa and amazon, works great and works wonders on white plastic boot marks and scuffs etc...great stuff

 

[Repp]

Heck no on the carb clean, I have messed up to much stuff with that. not safe with polymers