HELP Tricky Problem - Replacing Avon badges!!!

EllWilcox · 13 June 2008, 15:11

Hello

I have a avon 4m searider. Could anybody give me advice on a tricky problem.
My avon badges on my rib are looking pretty much worse for wear. So i have decided to invest in some new badges to replace the old ones.

The Problem - One badge is kind of all gone the other is there but needs replacing. Does anyone have any tips on how to get these badges off?? There obviously stuck on solidly.
I do not know how to get them off!? I am scared that if i just pull and rip them off i might
damage the tubes and that is the last thing i want to do.

So any advice on getting the badges off with out hurting the tubes?? I would be very gratefull for any advice.

Thanks
Elliott

Nos4r2 · 13 June 2008, 15:21

Warm it up with a hairdryer and pull gently. You're unlikely to rip the tubes.

timw · 13 June 2008, 20:03

stick the new ones over the old ones

Nos4r2 · 13 June 2008, 21:10

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Originally Posted by timw

stick the new ones over the old ones

It'll be lumpy if you do that.

EllWilcox · 13 June 2008, 21:15

The new badges are smaller than the older ones so it would look odd probably, i will attempt the hair dryer idea though.

Thanks

Downhilldai · 14 June 2008, 00:43

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Originally Posted by EllWilcox

The new badges are smaller than the older ones...

Thanks

Careful you don't leave a sticky messy area around the new patch - you may need to fit a small hypalon patch under the new badge to cover this.

Grasshopper · 14 June 2008, 16:38

This Months (July) Practical Boat Owner has an article entitled Pimp My Rib, they suggest using a hot air gun to remove things like handles apparently the heat breaks down the glue. I doubt a hair drier would have enough oomph but it’s worth a try.

Locozodiac · 14 June 2008, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Grasshopper

This Months (July) Practical Boat Owner has an article entitled Pimp My Rib, they suggest using a hot air gun to remove things like handles apparently the heat breaks down the glue. I doubt a hair drier would have enough oomph but it’s worth a try.

A hair dryer won't be usefull, has a wide nozzle exit, you need one with a close tubelike ending nozzle to diirect/spot better the hot air flow to break down the glue, can get one with different temperatures in tool stores, shops.

Happy Boating