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..Anyone every replaced these? It's the '04 S-Works epic, with the black (powder coated?) frame and stickers which rub off relatively easily! Mine isn't too bad, but as the bike's totally orginal, I want to restore it to showroom standard (so I can just look at it probably and ride it even less).

I'm going to ring the local concept store to see if they can source replacements, but any ideas how to remove what's there, without damaging frame?

Frame is this one: http://weightweenies.starbike.com/articles.php?ID=74

Ta


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 7:54 am
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I'd try a liberal dose of heat from a hair drier followed by some gentle peeling.

IPA will probably help to remove the adhesive remnants it something like bug & tar remover for a car.


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 8:01 am
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Thanks stumpy, but they're not 'stuck' on, it's weird - it's like the stuff is 'painted' on - no sticker surface to grab hold of!


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 9:02 am
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Hmmm. Not seen the decals you mention. How about something like t-cut or an automotive finishing compound.

Probably worth trying on a discreet area first...


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 9:10 am
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You could also try [url= http://www.dnfive.co.uk/Bike-Decals/Specialized/C2-9-1-0.htm ]here[/url] for decal they make them up to your specifications just rememeber to take measurements before you take them off unlike me when I got my stump powder coated 🙁


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 9:16 am
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It's an anodised frame with etched 'decals', there are no stickers.


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 9:18 am
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Njee - thanks.

Pants. Screwed then.


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 10:14 am

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