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A Small Problem with Club supplied Tank Badges.
Posted: 30 Apr 2007 20:26
by Ballacraine
I can't sem to get the 'M' end of the badges to stay stuck down to the tank.

Rest of them stick down fine.
Does anyone reckon a bit of heat to form them some, may be the answer?
Nige.
Posted: 02 May 2007 15:12
by robinh44
Hi,
I recented stuck my tank badges on but purposely stuck them onto bare metal for better adhesion, did not get a problem. Rather than heat can you apply additional glue and then strap the badges in place with bungees while it dries?
Regards
Robin
Posted: 04 May 2007 19:21
by Jem
Nige,
sorry to hear you're having problems. I attached mine by using silicon sealant instead of the sticky strip and held them in place while the goo set using tape (gaffer/masking - not sure, 'twas 7 years ago).
A heat gun might help but I'm not offering guarantees! (A heat gun is one of my secret workshop magic tools. Much better than an oven or blow torch for heating cases when replacing bearings: heat at the flick of a switch.)
Out of interest, the transfer people who do the shows & advertise in the classic mags have stickers for Sport/Strada tank badges and I'm considering that option when I have my tank resprayed. I would like to get them offered as an alternative product offered by the club.
Posted: 04 May 2007 21:35
by Ballacraine
Thanks for the suggestions, folks.
I may even try leaving them in boiling water and forming them against the tank whilst they are still hot....
I'll report back!
Thanks again...
TTFN
Nige.
Re: A Small Problem with Club supplied Tank Badges.
Posted: 09 Oct 2024 15:55
by gareth jones 2608
Hi all. yes tank badges when new get a heat gun and gently heat and just bend to the profile of the tank curve then place on tank
Re: A Small Problem with Club supplied Tank Badges.
Posted: 21 Oct 2024 09:42
by Vitesse
gareth jones 2608 wrote: ↑09 Oct 2024 15:55
Hi all. yes tank badges when new get a heat gun and gently heat and just bend to the profile of the tank curve then place on tank
You may not have realised but you're replying to a 17 year old post! Don't expect too many answers!