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Old 03-13-2013, 07:19 PM
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What do you use to remove the tank emblems without damaging paint?
 
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Fireline fishing line. Have the tank as empty as possible and use a hair dryer to heat the emblem up. Just slide the line behind the emblem and slowly "saw" it off.
 
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After the emblem is off, use Goo Gone to remove the remaining residue.
 
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Dental floss works also.
 
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Here was a similar thread from a few months ago

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-a-deluxe.html
 
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I've gotten a few off with this, but I've had no referrals lately.

 
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and that goo gone is a lot of work, this works much faster!

 
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Originally Posted by harleycharlie1992
I've gotten a few off with this, but I've had no referrals lately.


Oh man, can you come over next friday? I have the emblem on this nightster that has to come off. I even have an air tank if you need that too.
 
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If you plan on keeping it off let me know im trying to buy a pair of emblems for my tank
 
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My emblem is held on with two screws...

I would have to use harleycharlies method!
 


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