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Bponejolic
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 12:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey guys,

I'm sure its been posted on here somewhere before but I am looking to redo the tank decals on my 2000 M2 and was wondering if you all knew a good way to remove the old ones and get all the gummy glue off as well.

Thanks,

bponejolic
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 02:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Try a hair dryer first to heat the block lettering, it will probably peel right off once it's warmed up. Be gentle and they should come off without too much drama. New lettering can be purchased from the dealership, they are self adhesive.

The letters on my 2000 began removing themselves and I used contact cement to put them back on, they came off later pretty easily too.
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Brinnutz
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 02:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

New ones are only like $15 a set, and they make them to order pretty much.

I bought some a few months ago, and the date on them was like three days before my order.

Make sure to clean the area good to get rid of any residue from the old ones before applying the new ones.
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 02:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used "goo gone" to remove sticker adhesive and it didn't affect my paint adversely.
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Bluzm2
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 11:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Use dental floss, really!
Works like a champ, then cleanup the residue with a solvent.
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Jim2
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 02:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

3M sells an adhesive remove in a spray can. It won't hurt your paint. I got mine at an automotive store. I like the dental floss idea. Follow that up with the 3M adhesive remover. After that clean with Alcohol
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Dave_02_1200
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I removed mine using unwaxed dental floss soaked in Goo Gone to "saw" the adhesive between the tank and the logo.

Worked great and didn't hurt the paint at all.

No my idea. I got from someone here a couple of years ago.

Try it. You'll be amazed at how easily it works.
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Bgannon
Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 08:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

anyone have the silver letters?
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Brinnutz
Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 09:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Bgannon, any dealer can order you them.
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