Use a blow dryer to soften the adhesive before and during this operation. (Be
sneaky about it, though. Wives hate when you use their toys.)
"Victor B. Michael" wrote:
> Reid,
>
> I used a very clean, straight, longish, flat putty knife - careful not
> to scratch the wood (unless you are replacing it anyway). Slowly get
> underneath the double-sided adhesive tape between the wood and plaque.
>
> I used 3M 5x5 rubber-like, double-sided adhesive tape - I bought it at
> Pep-Boys or something...
>
> Vic
>
> "Simmons, Reid W" wrote:
> >
> > BTW - How are these fastened onto the dash board, and how can they be safely
> > removed? I will need to take mine off and re-apply it to the new wood dash
> > that I will be fabricating once I find that "perfect" piece of Burl wood.
> >
> > Reid
> > '79 Spitfire (original owner)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Victor B. Michael [mailto:vmichael@enteract.com]
> > Sent: Sunday, August 08, 1999 8:54 AM
> > To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Dash plaque update
> >
> > Apparently, this didn't go out last night, so I'm resending it.
> >
> > Thought I would send an update and another request for orders on the
> > late model Spitfire rectangular "SCCA National Champion" dash plaques.
> >
> > I was not completely happy with the blue inside the "wheel" on the
> > plaque and will have another test made up by Friday, the 13th (so I'm
> > told). The problem, though not a big one, is the blue is supposed to be
> > a light blue and the production was done with a medium blue and screened
> > to lighten it up. I'm asking for a solid, opaque light blue. If they
> > can do this, I will have them done this way. If they can't I may have to
> > take them to another printer, which could mean more time (and money?).
> >
> > I've installed one of the test run plaques on my dash and it looks
> > great, but I wouldn't feel right not getting them just right.
> >
> > For those of you who haven't seen the new plaque, look here:
> > http://www.enteract.com/~vmichael/badge.html
> > If you would like to order one, send me an email with the subject DASH
> > PLAQUE ORDER. I will send an email when I have the full run completed
> > and request quantity, payment and shipping address.
> >
> > As it stands, the cost is going to be $15 each (shipping in the US
> > included - I know they didn't put these on Spits anywhere else, but
> > thought I would add that just in case). This is provided my current
> > source can accommodate the blue color.
> >
> > NOTE: Someone out there was looking for a 1980 Spit Dash Plaque
> > containing 2 lines of dates. Has anyone been able to find one?
> >
> > Hoping you're all having/had a good weekend,
> >
> > Vic
> >
> > vmichael@enteract.com
> > 1977 Spit (fm62959u) Recreational Driver
> > 1978 Spit (fm77300u) Parts Car
> > ???? Early Spit? Karmann Ghia? VW Convertable Bug? (some OTHER money
> > pit!) :)
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