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07 Jan 2024 08:12 #893708
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07 Jan 2024 08:16 #893710
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1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
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Try dishsoap mixed in warm water and see what happens. I'm sure there is a stronger solvent that would work but may do damage to the seat cover. Simpe Green is also an option
1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
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1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
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07 Jan 2024 08:50 #893713
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I tried the dish soap and water with no results. I will try the simple green next thank you very much
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07 Jan 2024 09:00 #893714
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I would try baby oil first to soften the vinal then wash with dish soap and water. Don't use Armor All. It will dry out the vinal and cause cracking.
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07 Jan 2024 16:44 #893729
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1977 KZ650 B1
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I have never tried to remove paint from vinyl so do not have any suggestion that has been tried. I have at times made use of different products for cleaning it with good results but not sure what to suggest for paint. They removed dirt/oil/mildew ect but not sure they will touch paint? A quick online search will fill pages of vinyl cleaners and how-tos
Something strong enough to pull the paint with out damage to the cover. How important is the cover to you? Can you find and afford or make a new cover? I guess if I was in your shoes I would take the old cover off and attempt to clean it with some type of oil based cleaner. If that does not work maybe some rubbing alcohol and see what it does.
Something strong enough to pull the paint with out damage to the cover. How important is the cover to you? Can you find and afford or make a new cover? I guess if I was in your shoes I would take the old cover off and attempt to clean it with some type of oil based cleaner. If that does not work maybe some rubbing alcohol and see what it does.
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07 Jan 2024 19:02 - 07 Jan 2024 19:04 #893732
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I hate to say this... but
Toluene
is recommended for paint removal. The however attached: this is a petroleum product and will probably either degrade or discolor the existing seat cover. If you get some, use it on a clean rag, in a hidden area to see what it's gonna do to the cover. This is a very refined product that is used by painters, who use oil based paints, to clean brushes and thin the paint.
edit: I bought my gallon, 10 years ago, from Sherwin Williams for ~$25. A little goes a long way and it's considered very toxic.
edit: I bought my gallon, 10 years ago, from Sherwin Williams for ~$25. A little goes a long way and it's considered very toxic.
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07 Jan 2024 20:09 #893735
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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I would try Mary Kay oil-free eye makeup remover or WD40.
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07 Jan 2024 21:15 #893738
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1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
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I would use non-clorinated brake cleaner on a clean rag. It won't hurt anything but should take off the primer, try it several times in a row.
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1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
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