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How to reattach stick-on 750 Maxim tank emblem?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ski84, Oct 22, 2009.

  1. ski84

    ski84 Member

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    One of my tank emblems sticky back tape was coming loose so I peeled the emblem off. I was just going to order another one until I found out how much they cost ($48), ouch! There's nothing wrong with my emblem other than the sticky back tape has lost it's adhesion. Has anyone found some black double sticky back tape to reattach their emblem? Any ideas?
     
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    I haven't actually looked for any, as my bike has no emblems and i won't be putting them on. But if I were to guess, 3M probably makes something you would want to use. I've used 3M products to adhere emblems on other things (and one of my cars) before. Worked perfectly.
     
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    As you don't need a lot of the tape it may be cheaper to go to your local body shop and see if they will sell or give you a piece to hold the emblem. It is used to hold badges, moldings and trim on cars.
     
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    You can buy black double sided rubberized tape at an auto parts store. It is used for applications like side trim molding on cars. Very tough - make sure the emblem is where you want it before touching the tank. It won't move after that.
     
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    I agree with JFStewart. I run an autobody repair shop and i would donate a little double sided tape to a fellow biker if he came in and asked for some help. Remember to clean the area with something like alcohol (not the drinking kind) before applying, also use a little tape on the tank to use as a guide for placement. If cold weather you can also use a hair dryer to warm it up to allow the adhesive to grip.
     
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    You can buy 3M autobody trim molding tape in small rolls at any auto parts for about $5. It's identical to (ok, maybe even better than) the stuff that was originally used.

    I've used it successfully to reattach badges on my Secas, and cole9900 is right: make sure it's where you want it before you stick it down because it's not moving.

    What I do is lay out a masking tape "guide" on the part to position the emblem before applying the adhesive tape.
     
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    Thanks for your help guys! I found some of the 3m tape...
     
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