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Shaved Emblems?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by DewTheDrew, Sep 11, 2009.

  1. DewTheDrew

    DewTheDrew New Member

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    I'm looking for a detailed "how to" article on using bondo to achieve shaved emblems. Please help me out.

    Also, if anyone is interested, I worked up a pretty cool .psd file (that's photoshop document) in which I can manipulate the tank, side, and fender colors, if you have photoshop and wish to tool around with it, I'll email it to you.
     
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  2. iwingameover

    iwingameover Active Member

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    I don't have a detailed write up but i did do just that on my 650 tank. I used the fiber bondo for the major filling then covered with the regular and sanded smooth. Turned out great. I've got pics around somewhere if you want them.
     
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    How do you get the little metal clips off the sides of the tank that the yamaha emblem screws to? I don't want to screw up my tank...
     
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    iwingameover Active Member

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    I didn't. I left them on there and packed the fiber bondo in behind them.
     
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    If you try to remove the metal clips DO NOT make holes in the tank. PO of my bike did that then filled with bondo. Bondo soaked up the gas like a sponge and bubbled everything up. sucks.
     
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    That's exactly why I left mine on and packed fiber bondo behind and then covered with the regular bondo.
     
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