Emblem/badge adhesive

[jimmyenglish]

Hi guys, what is the best adhesive to use to reapply the yamaha and venture royale emblems? Seems like the factory stuff was awesome and I'm afraid I'll lose them with this double sided tape I was pondering. Thanks!

[MiCarl]

I used a double sided tape for the Yamaha emblems. I believe it was a trim specific tape from the auto parts store.

 

I stuck it to the emblem, trimmed off the excess, then removed the backing and put it on the bike. Been there several years with no problem.

[CaptainJoe]

3m double sided tape. they also make a superior glue for decals, weatherstriping and trim... a tad expensive but worth it. n

[frankd]

I use Pliobond----I bought it at Ace Hardware a while back. It comes in a bottle with a brush inside.

 

Frank D.

[Condor]

I picked up a roll of commercial 1/8" double sided tape from a local auto paint store. The stuff really holds. Tossed the sleeve it came in so don't have a clue to the brand, but guess at 3M??

[GolfVenture]

I have some of this double sides tape used by aircraft manufacturing company. It is super strong, really thin, so the emblem sits really tight to the surface, not like some that are quite thick. It works great for me. Just tell me how big of a piece you need I can mail you some.

 

I'd suggest riding somewhere to meet being were really close neighbors but due to injuries it probably be next year before I get back in the saddle.

 

Or if you like to take a ride in the country one nice day from the Ft Lewis/McChord

area to Buckley taking the back roads thru South Prairie.

 

I'm not going anywhere for I'm on short term disability. Visitors welcome.

[KIC]

 

 

I'm not going anywhere for I'm on short term disability. Visitors welcome.

 

Uhm...excuse me Brian...here it is called "short term, two-wheeled mobility issues."

[Pasta Burner]

Old thread I know, but good info I was looking for.  I think I’m going to use the 3M emblem adhesive to put the badge back on.  But my initial question is what would y’all recommend to remove the existing tar like adhesive?  I don’t know what it is, or if it’s OEM but in the desert sun it started melting and the emblem began to slide downward.  I pulled it off before I lost it.

I tried some IPA with little success, I’m afraid Of clouding or damaging the lens. 

[Marcarl]

Try some non-chlorinated brake cleaner on a rag.

[SpencerPJ]

Try WD-40

[Squidley]

6 hours ago, SpencerPJ said:

Try WD-40

X2 on WD40

[Pasta Burner]

Did the WD40 cause it was close at hand.  Took it all off in about three swipes.  Thanx!

[SpencerPJ]

7 minutes ago, Pasta Burner said:

Did the WD40 cause it was close at hand.  Took it all off in about three swipes.  Thanx!

Great for bug and tar remover too 👍