[trialsman]

Last week I took of the gold Honda emblems on the from of the 1800. What a pain getting the adhesive and foam off.

What's the best way to take the back ones off? Thanks

 

[steve s]

Paul.....most glue (adhesives) can be broken down a bit with a heat gun. these are different from a blowdryer, but a blowdryer may work. Watch the paint! Could also try some denatured alcohol dripping in arond the edges as you pull away on the emblem. It's ok for paint for short exposures.

 

[Jeff in Ferndale WA]

try some WD 40

 

[leaddog11]

cigarette lighter fluid always worked well for me and won't hurt the paint.

 

[Big guy]

Good old WD 40 and dental floss to slide under the emblems.
BG

 

[joevano]

DO NOT USE A HEAT GUN!!!

I've seen what a heat gun will do (not on my bike)

A blowdryer will work just fine

 

[Nando]

QUESTION PLEASE:
Are there any hole that will need to be patched up after removing the emblems...or is it all smooth under...how about the 30yrs emblem on the 05?

 

[Mockin]

Nando: Just sticky tape holding front and rear emblems so there are no holes, just smooth. Emblems on side covers are pinned in and leave holes. 30 year emblem, I don't know but would be interested to find out.

Cheers!

 

[kg5ie]

As others have posted, WD40 is enough of a solvent to break the bond of the glue. Then use monofiliment fishing line to work under and across the emblem. Patience is a virtue. :wink:

It is pretty amazing how many folks thik that WD40 is a lubricant. It was developed to clean oil residue off of Atlas rocket skins and as a corrosion preventative / water displacement (WD).

 

[Mac Clarke]

dental floss and goo-gone or WD40.---cleaned up in seconds.

 

[RobertKing1]

As others have posted, WD40 is enough of a solvent to break the bond of the glue. Then use monofiliment fishing line to work under and across the emblem. Patience is a virtue. :wink:

It is pretty amazing how many folks thik that WD40 is a lubricant. It was developed to clean oil residue off of Atlas rocket skins and as a corrosion preventative / water displacement (WD).

The can says it lubricates.

 

[Nando]

Gentlemen,
What about the 30 year emblem??? does that have holes in the back or is it just glue

 

[Bulldog]

Heat gun can get you in a Heap of trouble.

I prefer WD-40 for all adhesive removal, to include "Sticky Weight" residue on wheels. Soak it, let it stand and gengly rub it off of painted surfaces with a micro cloth. For the wheels, a good shop rag or towell will do the job.

Bulldog

 

[ZrxWing]

Gentlemen,
What about the 30 year emblem??? does that have holes in the back or is it just glue

there are no holes just glue
8)

 

[Teaser 1]

Gentlemen,
What about the 30 year emblem??? does that have holes in the back or is it just glue

there are no holes just glue
8)

Hey ZrxWing,
I don't know about those specific "30 yr. emblems" mentioned but don't all the "side cover Goldwing emblems" have holes going thru the covers?? I shaved my front Honda emblem it looks better now but what a P.I.T.A.

 

[GL03]

someone stated that charcoal starter fluid has been good for removing sticky labels off items. Just not sure what the paint may do with it?

 

[BrianH]

It is pretty amazing how many folks thik that WD40 is a lubricant. It was developed to clean oil residue off of Atlas rocket skins and as a corrosion preventative / water displacement (WD).

...and I believe the "40" comes from the 40th attempt to get the right formula..., WD-40

 

[udhawg]

Took mine off with a blow dryer and WD-40. I also replaced them with the factory Honda car emblems.

Jim

 

[IR Harry]

The 30 year emblems do NOT have holes and pins, just sticky tape. Use the WD40 and dental floss.

 

[Vetteman]

emblems

only the side cover emblems have mounting holes (2)
Buck