[[:techtalk:menu|{{  :techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]]
====== REF: General-MSR 50 ======
====== Removing Adhesive Stickers, Emblems, Reflectors etc. ======

This tip came from HD Tech Tip #36 dated October 1993 for removing 90th Anniversary tank emblems. \\
But the process may work for many other applications. \\
  * Apply 3M general purpose adhesive remover to surrounding foam and adhesive backing. Allow to soak.
  * Carefully apply heat directly onto the 3-D nameplate with hair dryer or heat gun. 
  * Avoid excess heat which will damage the painted surface underneath. 
  * Using plastic, wood or a rubber tool, carefully pry between the fuel tank and the nameplate and lift the nameplate from the tank. 
  * The pulling and prying will damage and destroy the nameplate itself, but the heat will soften the foam adhesive enough to permit easier removal.
  * All remaining adhesive can be removed using additional 3M remover.
  * A slight back and forth motion directly on the foam will ball material up for easier removal.

  * You can also use heavy dental floss after applying the adhesive remover to "saw" the emblem free of the tank. ((HD Tech Tip #37 dated December 1993))


\\

[[:techtalk:menu|{{:techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]]