seven Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I have a thought that I might want to paint or vinyl wrap parts of my bike but I have tank grips installed. Ideally I would remove the tank grips and reuse them. Has anyone done this before and have any info to share? My thought would be to peel the tank grip off (maybe after applying a little bit of heat) and then using a spray contact cement to put them back on. If I can't salvage the tank grips I probably will just shelve this project as I don't want to effectively throw away $100 to get new tank grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealsmo Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Since you're just sticking to vinyl wrap, I don't see why a good adhesive wouldn't work. Wouldn't do that on paint of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, Nealsmo said: Wouldn't do that on paint of course. Can you explain why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo10 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I have never forgotten gluing a mirror above a hand basin only for it to come unstuck... The right glue for the purpose would be needed. Just do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scat2me Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Id stay away from Gorilla glue...especially the spray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealsmo Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 5 hours ago, seven said: Can you explain why not? I wouldn’t use glue if you’re going to stick it back on painted surface since it would probably damage paint. why would anyone use gorilla glue? That’s a hair care product... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Nealsmo said: I wouldn’t use glue if you’re going to stick it back on painted surface since it would probably damage paint. why would anyone use gorilla glue? That’s a hair care product... I would think it would only damage the paint if I later again wanted to remove it but at that point I would accept that I would have a lot more prep to do and possibly the tank grips might have had enough of being put on and off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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