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Jul 8, 2009 | 10:57 AM

whitess

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From: Frederick CO

Removing VC emblem

I need to take the emblem off of my Magnesium valve covers so I can bead blast them. I looked at it and there doesn't seem to be a simple way to take it off. I don't mind if it breaks I'll replace it if needed.
Thanks,
Larry.

Jul 8, 2009 | 11:19 AM

Dolfan

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It's originally put on with some type of adhesive, just work around the emblem with a putty knife and you should be able to get it to loosen up. Since your refinishing you can get a few scratches on the covers.

I reattached mine with "The Right Stuff" that I used on the intake gasket.

Jul 8, 2009 | 11:33 AM

Dolfan

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It is possible to repaint the emblem, this is how mine came out.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...no-picaso.html

Jul 8, 2009 | 11:57 AM

jimg's'93

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I used a feeler gauge to work around the edges until the adhesive released from the cover. Got them both off perfectly with no bends.

Jul 8, 2009 | 12:04 PM

whitess

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From: Frederick CO

Thanks all. These will be a great help. If I have to repaint it I've got a great example as well.

Larry.

Jul 8, 2009 | 03:53 PM

Hideki

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When I was cleaning my valve covers mine just fell off

like stated earlier, a small putty knife should do the trick. If your blasting your covers anyways I wouldn't be concerned with leaving some of the old sticky tape behind.