The tank off my 76 MC 5 has had clear contact paper on it since is was about 2 months old. I am currently trying to remove the paper but much of the adhesive has remained on the tank. How do I get it off? I have tried "Goo Be Gone," without any success. What can I use that won't ruin the glass coating?
1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer
Perhaps a heat gun on low setting...keeping the heat moving...using a putty knife?
It was the only way to get worn 30 year old number plate stickers off of a Husky 430.
Richard Colahan
1969 V1225
Upper Black Eddy PA
Goo Be Gone works well.
Larry P
You might try 3M adhesive remover, from auto paint supply house.
Adios, Tom Brosius
Believe it or not, WD-40 can take adhesive goo off. Spray it on and let it sit. They scrape at it with an old credit card or plastic putty knife using light pressure. It will come up, but not immediately and should not harm the finish.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Dan McEntee
Goo Be Gone won't touch it. I will try to 3M remover; got to find it. And I will try the WD-40. Thanks for the input. I will let you know how it works out....
1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer
If the contact paper has really been on the tank since it was new, the adhesive is kind of petrified. Any if the mentioned product will probably work, but will have to soak for a while to start breaking down the goo.Even gasoline{with NO alcohol) might do it. If you try WD-40, soak a rag with it and let it sit on a section of it for an hour and see what you get.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Dan McEntee
I have gotten the old adhesive off of MANY old Penton tanks that was left after original tank stickers were removed with Goo Be Gone. So will disagree. You do have to put it pn it for awhile to get it to break down. It is not instant.3M adhesive remover works decent too but Never had much luck with WD 40.
Larry P
Dangerous, But gas works about the best..
B0b
1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany
Well I put some WD 40 on the tank and let it sit, and then let it sit some more.... nothing. I will try to soak a rag with it and see. Still haven't gotten the 3M remover. Goo be Gone won't touch it...
1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer
I've not tried it, but for it's gravity and evaporation resistant properties, perhaps petroleum jelly and a couple of weeks next to the furnace?
James,
Try SEM Solve. It's available at most any auto paint store. It wont take them off in seconds, but if you soak a rag with a little and keep gently wiping the decals they come off.
Thanks,
Kevin
Happy New Year, James - miss ya up here in the Northeast, hope those cockroaches aren't TOO big down there in Florida. And hope you are enjoying your next life chapter.
You'll be happy (and not surprised?) to know I'm going to put a lightly ported Jackpiner top end (7 fin if you will) on my MC5 175 and set aside the 6 fin. Haven't decided about carb, but leaning towards Bing if we can get it set up right. I deserve some of the blame, but also really struggled with my Lectron set-up.
Let me know if you're gonna race White Lightning. Might make the drive if I and drag some others along to keep me awake on the road.
Bob, be prepared to grind some head fins for pipe clearance. With a little work I fitted a 7 fin 175 engine into a 76 MC5 chassis, so it can be done. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978-1979 MX-6 175 & 250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
Thanks, Mike. As you can guess, I've already commissioned Mr. Ellis to help me with the swap. He indicated I will actually need to use a 250 MC5 pipe with this set-up, not sure if that gets me out head fin grinding or not.
And Happy New Year to ya. I've always appreciated your input and experience on this site. Let me when you're ready to donate the KR racer to charity. [8D]
I had purchased a NOS 77 MC5 175 pipe from Tom Brosious for the swap, which required the modification. I imagine a 250 pipe might require more grinding. I'm not sure why a 250 pipe would be preferable, and you will have to remove the 175 pipe mid mount on the chassis near the RH shock mount to get a 250 pipe to fit through the frame if you have an actual 125/175 frame. Mike Gallagher is the proud owner of the KRP now. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978-1979 MX-6 175 & 250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
Same to you Bob, thanks! Yes, it has been enjoyable... So far, just one night under 32 degrees.... not hard to take! What are you doing with the Lectron? If you are planning on selling it I am interested. Not sure about the White Lightning yet. Do you know Dan Gavin; (PE rider) he and I made that trip a few times. Maybe touch base with him on sharing the ride down...
Quotequote:Originally posted by tooclose racing
Happy New Year, James - miss ya up here in the Northeast, hope those cockroaches aren't TOO big down there in Florida. And hope you are enjoying your next life chapter. Good luck with your project sounds like fun!
QuoteOriginally posted by tooclose racing
Happy New Year, James - miss ya up here in the Northeast, hope those cockroaches aren't TOO big down there in Florida. And hope you are enjoying your next life chapter.
You'll be happy (and not surprised?) to know I'm going to put a lightly ported Jackpiner top end (7 fin if you will) on my MC5 175 and set aside the 6 fin. Haven't decided about carb, but leaning towards Bing if we can get it set up right. I deserve some of the blame, but also really struggled with my Lectron set-up.
Let me know if you're gonna race White Lightning. Might make the drive if I and drag some others along to keep me awake on the road.
1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer
Thanks Kevin. I am going to try the 3M remover first. If that doesn't work I will look into the SEM.
Quotequote:Originally posted by KJDonovan
James,
Try SEM Solve. It's available at most any auto paint store. It wont take them off in seconds, but if you soak a rag with a little and keep gently wiping the decals they come off.
Thanks,
Kevin
1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer
So, as a follow up to my progress... I got a can of the 3M Adhesive Remover and finally spent some time on the tank. I highly recommend this product! It took some work, but it did take the glue off.
1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer