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[RoadDawg]

Need to remove the heavy protective film that Harley put on my rear fender under the pillion pad. It's not the thin Scotch 3M stuff. This is pretty thick. Any tips would be appreciated.

[grc]

Start with a heat gun or a hair dryer and heat up the film and fender.  That will help reduce the grip of the adhesive.  Then it's just a case of getting a corner started and peeling it off.  Clean up any residue left on the fender.  I try to remove as much as possible by applying some 2 or 3 inch packing tape, press it down really well, and then peel  up that tape.  Then anything remaining can be cleaned off with a solvent.  Something like WD-40 or mineral spirits is my first choice, and if that doesn't do the trick acetone or Goof-Off but very carefully.  3M also makes an adhesive remover that is safe for use on auto paint jobs when removing things like moldings and nameplates.

Jerry

[Aussie]

Start with a heat gun or a hair dryer and heat up the film and fender.  That will help reduce the grip of the adhesive.  Then it's just a case of getting a corner started and peeling it off.  Clean up any residue left on the fender.  I try to remove as much as possible by applying some 2 or 3 inch packing tape, press it down really well, and then peel  up that tape.  Then anything remaining can be cleaned off with a solvent.  Something like WD-40 or mineral spirits is my first choice, and if that doesn't do the trick acetone or Goof-Off but very carefully.  3M also makes an adhesive remover that is safe for use on auto paint jobs when removing things like moldings and nameplates.

Jerry

Good advise Jerry but I would also recommend to not peel directly away from the fender as this may lift the paint, pull and stretching the clear film slightly lifting it away from the surface will be a safer option.