Tank badges

[rossguzzi]

Hi,
How did they attach the tank badges to the tank on the early 3 1/2 Sports ? If I wanted to get a tank painted, whats the best method of removing it without damaging the badge ?
Cheers.

[huub]

they are clipped into the tank ( push fit) ,like the side cover badges.
but usually the springs from the clips are rusted.
i 'm not a aware of a subtle way to remove them , just brute force , or carefully cut them off.
i just fill the holes in the tank , and use silicone kit to fit them after painting

[3potjohn]

Dental floss can work to get behind the badges but it depends how they are attached. Mine are glued on as the original pins are long since gone.

[rossguzzi]

Thanks for the info.
Cheers