Topic: Tank emblems

[cyclezirk]

I have just finished relining my tank and since I have it off and empty I thought I might paint it.  How are the emblems attached, how would you take them off and reattach them? 

It looks like I could just carefully pry them off, but I have made assumptions before.  Any suggestions?

[ProTeal55]

Post some pics of your tank, that might help 
Most of the emblems are held on with tiny pins, and a gentle pry should
pop them out ...

[martin.g.g]

Use a blunt instrument suck as a lolly stick to save damaging the badge or tank.

[ProTeal55]

Fishing line works well - to get them off the tank/break the seal

[Jonesy]

I'm told a butter knife is a good tool for removal as well...

[Killer Canary]

Putting a dab of silicone seal on each of the pins will help hold the emblems on when you're done.

[ProTeal55]

3M makes a killer double-sided tape just for emblems.
You can usually get it at a decent autobody supply store.

They also sell liquid emblem adhevise in tubes..

[csendker]

Use fish line to find the little posts, and then pry as close to the posts as possible.  This will put the least stress on the posts (vertical=good, lateral=bend/break) and minimize possible bending of the emblem.