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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: Bob T on April 23, 2012, 05:45:06 PM

Title: Best way to remove roundels?
Post by: Bob T on April 23, 2012, 05:45:06 PM

Got some new roundels for the tank...
Is there an approved way to remove the old ones without messing up the tank?

Title: Re: Best way to remove roundels?
Post by: billday on April 23, 2012, 06:23:31 PM

One of mine fell off while riding through a downpour in West Virginia.

Your results may vary, tho.

Title: Re: Best way to remove roundels?
Post by: frankenduck on April 23, 2012, 06:31:05 PM

I just peel them off.  Then I use a nylon tool to get rid of the residue left on the tank.  Then I clean it the indentation with rubbing alcohol so it's good and clean so that the adhesive on the new roundel will adhere well.

Title: Re: Best way to remove roundels?
Post by: mystic red on April 23, 2012, 06:57:24 PM

Haven't tried it but fishing line slipped behind and saw down thru.

Title: Re: Best way to remove roundels?
Post by: frankenduck on April 23, 2012, 08:53:54 PM

Quote from: mystic red on April 23, 2012, 06:57:24 PM

Haven't tried it but fishing line slipped behind and saw down thru.

Tried that once.  Worthless. :cowpoop:

Title: Re: Best way to remove roundels?
Post by: mystic red on April 23, 2012, 10:14:40 PM

Well, you don't need to shit on it!

Title: Re: Best way to remove roundels?
Post by: frankenduck on April 23, 2012, 10:16:33 PM

Meh, I just thought it was a funny smiley.  :lol:

(I hope I didn't hurt your fragile feelings.....)

Title: Re: Best way to remove roundels?
Post by: Bob T on April 24, 2012, 08:00:54 AM

Thanks for the replies....even the BS reply... :lol:

Got the "better" car roundels and hope to put them on tonight...

Title: Re: Best way to remove roundels?
Post by: GasStation on April 27, 2012, 11:51:14 PM

A few years back I invested a whole $10 on a heat gun (there was a 70% discount) and it has proven to be a valuable investment. Basically, the heat gun is a hair dryer on Viagara or Cialis and works wonders for removing those darn dealer logos on vehicles and many many other applications, e.g. hockey blades on two-piece sticks, BMW decals, etc...

If I remember, I bought two and gave one to my father on Father's Day.  :drool: