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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 02:27 PM
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So I sourced a NOS emblem to replace this one. What's the best way to remove the old one so as not to damage the paint?
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 04:39 PM
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not a 77 but safe. If there is any sticky tape left on the fender use a product called goo gone adhesive remover. Make sure you use a good wax and grease remover to clean the before applying the new emblem.
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Originally Posted by bmotojoe
not a 77 but safe. If there is any sticky tape left on the fender use a product called goo gone adhesive remover. Make sure you use a good wax and grease remover to clean the before applying the new emblem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsMqrGf-gOM

Excellent--thanks!
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 05:36 PM
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Dental floss also works well but not as stiff if you need to "feed" it between any pegs
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Using 3M's 08984 will also work really well on getting the adhesive to let loose. Just give it time for it to do its job.

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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 05:19 PM
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Used 10 lb mono fishing string. She broke the line twice and almost got away but the third time as they say...



Landed the old emblem...no net!


Naptha is a good adhesive remover safe for most paints...


All pretty again!

Thanks for the direction fellas!

Ray

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