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Offline Bob T

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Best way to remove roundels?
« 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?
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Offline billday

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Re: Best way to remove roundels?
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline frankenduck

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Re: Best way to remove roundels?
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline mystic red

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Re: Best way to remove roundels?
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2012, 06:57:24 PM »
Haven't tried it but fishing line slipped behind and saw down thru.
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Offline frankenduck

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Re: Best way to remove roundels?
« Reply #4 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:
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Offline mystic red

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Re: Best way to remove roundels?
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2012, 10:14:40 PM »
Well, you don't need to shit on it!
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Offline frankenduck

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Re: Best way to remove roundels?
« Reply #6 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.....)
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Offline Bob T

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Re: Best way to remove roundels?
« Reply #7 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...
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Offline GasStation

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Re: Best way to remove roundels?
« Reply #8 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:
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