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Geoff
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 Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject: Help Needed...BMW Roundel |
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I want to mount new roundels on my tank. First, what's the best place to find new, original pieces? I've been ordering OE parts from A&S and Bob's. Is there a lower price source available?
Second, what's the best way to remove roundels without damaging paint? Should I heat them with a hair dryer prior to removal, use Goo Gone, etc.?
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Ted
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| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Second, what's the best way to remove roundels without damaging paint? |
I saw Bill Shaw remove roundels by taking dental floss and using by drawing it toward you between the roundel and tank in a sawing motion (back and forth...), then using WD-40 to remove the residue. Seemed to work well though the WD-40 part took a while.
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Geoff
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| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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Ted, thanks for the tip. I found new roundels at Chicago BMW for $10.28 each. Not bad.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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Remove them by heating with a blow dryer or a heat gun. Pull gentle at the edge until it lifts off and then peel it back. I've done it with ease. They nearly fall off. Use a solvent to remove the remaining glue.
Careful if you use MEK as it will EAT paint. DAMHIK.
A little dab will do ya.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:49 am Post subject: glue removal |
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NO - don't use solvent! Use WD 40 - won't damage your paint.
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Geoff
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Is Goo Gone safe on painted surfaces?
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:09 am Post subject: |
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Ya I use that stuff.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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I've used both Goo Gone and WD-40 - both seem to work about the same.
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