nemiro

I am getting ready to rebuild and powdercoat a M113K supercharger. I'd like to remove the builder tag from it, and preserve it. I've never removed one. Anyone have a known good method for getting it off without bending or otherwise destroying it?

tlambert

Use heavy fishing line. That way it shouldn’t cut into anything and ruin something.
I use it to remove body emblems without damage.

Yuille36

I totally agree, fishline is the best for removing anything bonded with 3M adhesive tape.

ArmoE55

Agreed on fishing line - I'd also recommend some WD40 to help lift the years and years of adhesive.

nemiro

Thanks, guys! I wasn't sure what they used to adhere the plaque to the supercharger.

tlambert

Use this to remove the adhesive from the 2 sided tape.


3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, Quart, 08984 https://a.co/d/bw3NZNy

ArmoE55

Why would OP pay that much $?

WD40 is just fine for a fraction of the cost.

tlambert

That was for a case. Fixed the link.

It’s not cheap even for a quart though. I’ve always used it in the collision shop removing tape and adhesive. Never wanted a greasy product like WD on any panels we were prepping for paint.

Edit: better yet spray can of it!

3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, 08987, Removes Adhesive Residue, Gentle On Paint/Vinyl/Fabric, 15 fl oz https://a.co/d/fU5eiEx