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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 03:08 PM
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I'm thinking of removing my tank emblems. Any ideas on how to do that without messing up the paint?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 03:28 PM
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I've heard of guys using fishing line to take them off. I'd think warming with a hair drier would help
 
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Fishing line and goo gone.....see link below post 4532.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...today-454.html
 
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Yep ... Simple and quick. Dental floss/fishing line ... Patience ... A little warmth from a hari dryer will help soften the adhesive ... Then some WD-40 or Goo Gone to loosen and remove the left over adhesive.
 
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Dental floss and WD40, lots of care and patience!
 
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Fishing line and goo gone.....see link below post 4532.
I've done a few this way. Works well.
 
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Same - Fishing line and I have 3M decal and emblem remover.
I often use my heat gun, but I'm not going to be the one who recommends that on a fuel tank, unless it's been drained and filled with nitrogen.
 
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