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AshishNJ
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decals on side panel

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I have an extra set of plastic side panels that I want to paint to matching RED. Any idea how to prep them and to begin, how to remove those 40 year old decals ?
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350

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Heat gun, carefully, and plastic razor blades did it for me. Finish with a solvent like acetone since you're painting anyway.
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Or a heat gun and a length of dental floss!

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