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Author Topic: Removing tank badges  (Read 974 times)

Milo_357

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Removing tank badges
« on: August 06, 2011, 05:56:17 PM »
Hey headz,

Does anyone know the right way to remove tank badges?  The vinyl part of my BMW badge has peeled back from the metal backing that sticks to the tank.

Anyone know a safe way to remove the metal backing from the tank?

Thanks!

Dell
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Offline Justin B.

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Re: Removing tank badges
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2011, 09:11:59 PM »
Get the wide flat dental floss and WD-40 (or equiv).  Start the floss behind, lube it up, and use the floss as a "saw" to cut through the adhesive backing on the badge.
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Justin B.

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Milo_357

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Re: Removing tank badges
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2011, 11:17:06 AM »
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Get the wide flat dental floss and WD-40 (or equiv).  Start the floss behind, lube it up, and use the floss as a "saw" to cut through the adhesive backing on the badge.

Ah, way cool.  I can swipe some from my daughter; braces.

Thanks!
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Offline Justin B.

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Re: Removing tank badges
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2011, 01:04:04 PM »
Don't get caught!  Don't forget the WD as it will start sticking in the foam adhesive and turn into a PITA...

What did you ride the Dragon with?
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Justin B.

2004 BMW R1150RT
1981 R100RT - Summer bike, NEKKID!!!

Milo_357

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Re: Removing tank badges
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2011, 07:28:39 PM »
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Don't get caught!  Don't forget the WD as it will start sticking in the foam adhesive and turn into a PITA...

What did you ride the Dragon with?

My 1982 R65.  I put some pictures of the ride in the Ride Report section if you want to see it.

Dell
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