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Cleaning Sticker Marks

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SHampson
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Putting stickers on my helmet is a must.  Unfortunately I get tired of stickers, and change things up.  When I do this I always get this nasty residue on my helmet from the last sticker that stays.  The problem is using cleaning solution damages your helmet.  Let's hear some ideas for cleaning this stuff off.  Here are my methods:
-Using vegetable oil and rubbing the residue around with a wash cloth
- then clean it off with another wet rag using soap too
-Wash helmet off
-After using the helmet a few times the residue comes back, so I just clean it off with my hands by rubbing them hard across it.
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This method isn't perfect and I know some other nsers have better ideas. 
Dec 14 2009 7:38PM
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onenerdykid
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goo gone works awesome.
Dec 14 2009 7:41PM
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Black.Bird
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I have a matte white helmet that also had a couple sticker marks and dirt on it. I used a Mr.Clean Magic Eraser and everything went out, looked almost good as new. I just rubbed my helmet with one then dried it off with a paper towel.
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Dec 14 2009 7:45PM
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K.C.dia
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I've used rubbing alchohol, worked well enough for me.
Dec 14 2009 7:47PM
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ScuffDUFF
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Dec 14 2009 7:48PM
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Legion
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two quick at home ideas==> heat up the residue, should come off very quick.  Also, i believe vinegar breaks the bond of the residue

Dec 14 2009 9:05PM
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Jordan
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yep

Dec 14 2009 9:16PM
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thegreyarea
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Goof Off also works.
Dec 14 2009 9:21PM
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Diamonds
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Nail polish remover works like a charm
Dec 14 2009 9:24PM
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MACAQUE
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WD40 works great.
Dec 14 2009 9:32PM
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mattdayro
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Im strait up not fucking with u, use peanut butter. just smear it on there, and its a nice eco friendly way to do it.
Dec 14 2009 9:33PM
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weley
Posts: 387 - Karma: 195
ask your mom or sister if they have nail polish remover.  It gets rid of anything
Dec 14 2009 9:46PM
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SHampson
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On the inside of the helmet it says "Do not clean with solvents bleaches and strong detergents.  They can damage the helmet invisibly.  Use mild soap and water only."

That's why I was wondering about special techniques to clean it off.
Dec 14 2009 9:51PM
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ScuffDUFF
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i dont doubt it says that but i doubt it can hurt it that bad. Unless you use it everyday.  But fuck it, live on the edge bro!
Dec 14 2009 10:26PM
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xxMdahlxx
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totally this stuff is great. step in gum sticker junk whatever its really tight
Dec 15 2009 12:07AM
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