Best Way to Remove tank badges for painting

I am going to repaint the tank on my XJ tonight and would like to remove the tank badges first. It looks like they are glued on, is that the case? If so would a hair dryer melt the glue enough to remove the badge. I want to reuse them so I don't want to take any chances. They look really good and I don't want to damage them at all. Thanks for the help!!

 

A hair dryer and some dental floss. Just heat it up some with the hair dryer and then run the dental floss underneath to saw it off. Take your time and the badges should be reusable.

WD-40 will get any glue residue off the tank.

 

Thanks for the information, I appreciate it.

 

I never thought to use dental floss...small wonder why my dentist is so happy!

 

Some people suggest fishing line, but I've always used dental floss because it's easier on the paint under the badge.

 

I agree with the hairdryer and dental floss.

Better with a heat gun of course.
I always use goo-gone.
Didn't know WD40 would do the trick. I'll have to try that when I run out!

 

after painting tank, what's the best way to reapply the badges? (i.e. best adhesive?)

 

gcrick,
I used Goop to mount badges. It works better than anything else and dries over night. It sets up like hard rubber. Just apply it to the back of the emblem and use low tack tape to hold them in place until the Goop sets up.
I use Goop for everything around the house, shop with great success. I have my LED brake light mounted with it.
In fact, you can mount the emblems with it and peel them off years later without making a mark on the paint underneath them. PD

 

i used a product like "Goop" called "E-6000" and it attacked two layers of 2k paint, so i guess all goop isn't the same, i'll get the real stuff next time
since then i use scotch automotive mounting tape
test everything in a inconspicuous place
don't use anything oily to clean something your going to paint

 

The badges come off easily. The dental floss really does help. Thanks to all who replied.

 

Polock,
Yes, I guess I didn't mention there are several types of Goop for different applications. I use the Household Goop for most projects. The E-6000 may just be a different mixture of ingredients, I'm not sure. Or you may have different paint then I use. (who knows?)
All I do know is it holds my speedometer and tailight on just fine. I've also used it to hold wiring in place to keep it from rubbing thru on the frame in places.