I always use a small syringe with mineral spirits - inject 8 to 10 drops
down behind the badge, wait about 3 to 4 minutes. Works every time, and
does not damage surface (at least in my experience).
Martin Libhart
1972 TR6
1970 Spitfire
Brian S. Thomas wrote:
> At 09:33 AM 1998/12/08 -0800, you wrote:
> >
> > Mine were some sorta double sided sticky tape.
> > I'm going to try and soften them up with some gas or something
> > and try again.
> > You may have to use a putty knife to get'em off.
> > I tried just using my finger nails and ripped the
> > tips off doing so... Quite painful!
>
> Sometimes using a hair dryer will soften the glue sufficiently that such
> items are easier to remove. I haven't tried this myself on these
> medallions (I don't have a TR6 ... YET!) but have used the technique
> successfully elsewhere.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Brian
>
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