Removing the "badge" (also referred to as the nameplate or label) from your motorcycle tank is very easy. No tools are required!
Did you know that badges are
kept in place with adhesive? From start to finish the whole process will take less than half and hour.
The required "tools" are a hair dryer, dental floss or fishing line, adhesive solvent, some gloves, and a soft cloth or towel.
Turn on the hair dryer to the highest heat setting available. Either hold it yourself, or hang it upside down by the cord from your
handlebar, leaving the hot air blowing on the badge for about ten
minutes. Next, saw beneath the badge with dental floss or fishing line.
If the floss keeps breaking, use fishing line.
Using a gentle sawing motion, continue all the way behind the badge.
Presto!
Removing the residual adhesive is the most time consuming part of the project.
I recommend using Goo Gone or another adhesive solvent. It won't ruin your paint, but will weaken the adhesive. Use more solvent than you think will be necessary. The more the better.
Wipe with a clean, dry cloth and you're done! The final result looks
great. Your tank is now ready for custom graphics or paint.
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