LP carbon fiber tank protector

sonofzeus666

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LP carbon fiber tank protector
11/29/12 10:31 PM

so i ordered the LP carbon fiber tank guard. i currently have one of the rubbery ones with the adhesive that most people have. is there any tips on getting it off along with the adhesive so it doesnt lve a mess afterward.i was thinkin maybe alcohol wipes or something along those lines. any ideas

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Grn14

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
11/29/12 10:53 PM

Hair dryer as you peel it off...goo gone works well as you're 'peeling'.Go slow.I personally would NOT open the fuel door while using that hairdryer to heat the protector.It may vent a tad...you should be fine.Just don't keep it too close for a longish period.

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Rook

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
11/30/12 12:17 PM

I find the best thing to use to remove adhesive such as those normally found on stickers, tape, and most other stuff that gets stuck to automotive finishes is rubber cement thinner. try it on an inconspicuous area to be sure. i have never lknown it to cause discoloration or damage but best to be safe.

rubber cement thinner has worked like a charm where alcohol and even acetone don't do much at all.

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Rook

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
11/30/12 12:36 PM

BTW,I love those CF tank protectors. Can't seem to find them now. Post a pic if you can. Yoiu are talking about the thing that covers the whole back of the tank right?

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sonofzeus666

Location: graham,WA

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
11/30/12 9:47 PM

thanx for the advice guys ill try it out. hopefully tomm i will have it and ill get the pics up as soon as i can.

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sonofzeus666

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
12/01/12 12:38 AM

and yea rook from the look of the pics it looks like it covers the whole back part of the gas tank not just a strip. if its that size and real carbon fiber im hoping then should look good. i got few other things puttin on so when i get everything ill post pics

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martin61

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
12/01/12 6:06 AM

Use Eucalyptus Oil it works great on all those hard to get off sticky bits and it wont hurt the surface.

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Grn14

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
12/01/12 8:32 AM

I heard kookaburra feces works quite well also.Catchin em's a bitch though....

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Neilp

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
12/02/12 1:12 AM

Considering your in the northern hemisphere I would think it would be very hard to come by!!!

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bean07

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
12/07/12 10:36 PM

Use Eucalyptus Oil it works great on all those hard to get off sticky bits and it wont hurt the surface.

+1

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ZX14MAN64

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
12/14/12 10:03 PM

I heard kookaburra feces is good for many household uses.

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bean07

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
12/14/12 10:24 PM

I heard kookaburra feces is good for many household uses.

Dont know where ya heard that from but Eucalyptus Oil is fairdinkum it aint Bullshit

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alg8er

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RE: LP carbon fiber tank protector
12/15/12 12:42 AM

"Eucalyptus Oil is fairdinkum"
But you'll have to watch out for the drop bears!

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