+bob1200xl Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Has anyone been successful in removing the aluminum trim on a 1200XL? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Hi Bob, You could try soaking it in WD40 or similiar oil, it should loose adhesive to the point you could attempt removal without bending anything - just an idea, not that i've tryed it, but it works elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Westphal Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) No, but I’ve successfully removed a badge from a 1050 to cut a piece off for the left corner of a 1200xl.. then paid $18.00 for a replacement 1050 badge from best. ? take your time. Edited September 3, 2020 by Paul Westphal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACML Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, bob1200xl said: Has anyone been successful in removing the aluminum trim on a 1200XL? Bob If its just adhesive, you could try heat. If you get it hot enough, the glue might get soft enough to gently pry off without bending. I've done this to get rid of the car dealer badge they stick on the tail of new cars. It's on pretty good, but I heated it up and it came off without too much effort. Needed to use 91% rubbing alcohol to get the goo off. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLund1 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Anyone have an idea how to replace the 1200XL badge. I mean new aluminum and printing. Or at least a metalized sticker that would be close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) I used to use the 'toner transfer' method years ago to make XL-style badges; printing a mirror image of the logo onto glossy photo paper in a mono laser printer, then ironing it onto thin aluminium sheet, washing away the paper, and cutting the aluminium to size. It all seems a bit primitive now, even though it was quite effective at the time. Edited February 9, 2023 by flashjazzcat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLund1 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Thanks flashjazzcat. That is an idea I might try. Possibly as a temporary badge. Everyone: There has to someone out there that knows about making these types of badges. A member of our club has a 1400XL without a badge, and another has several 1200XL missing their badges as well. It would be nice to find a way to get these professionally made. Perhaps someone in the automotive industry? What might be useful search terms for google to find the right kind of business that may do work like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 My 1200XL is missing the leftmost part of the trim. Got it that way but it doesn‘t look like it was forced off as everything beneath looks unbroken. If anyone knows a source for that part other than bending it DIY I‘d be grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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