► Paint, panels and graphics, also paint problems

[chrisjk]

You can put some transparent adhesive film on it.

There is a company in he US that sells it pre-cut for each individual bike model.


I do not recall by memory but will search and pot later.

Regards

fran

You might be thinking of these folk but I see no kit for the F800GS yet.
http://www.thetankslapper.biz/

 

[Chris G]

I got some "helicopter tape", a load cheaper than a pre cut kit, but you do have to spend a bit of time making a template -

 

[Fran1008]

Hi there

I here have the link to the US company from which I got mine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...STRK:MEWN:IT&viewitem=&item=120260418830&rd=1

This is where I found it but did the order not through ebay.

It looks ... INVISIBLE if you install it carefully

Regards

fran

 

[everywherevirtually]

I found the manufacturer link as well. Thanks Fran.

http://www.autotrimdesign.net/detail_IPP-BMWM-1035__38805__BMW_F_800_GS_Paint_Protection_Kit.html

It's a bit pricey though for what is after all just vinyl.

 

[everywherevirtually]

I found the manufacturer link as well. Thanks Fran.

http://www.autotrimdesign.net/detail_IPP-BMWM-1035__38805__BMW_F_800_GS_Paint_Protection_Kit.html

It's a bit pricey though for what is after all just vinyl.

 

[Bumble Bee]

Try the Motrax website.

They do clear plastic sheet (A4 size) for £6.99.
I've used it and it's good and sticks and lasts well.

 

[Jon]

Maybe I need to give her some dictation on the correct procedure

Ah-ha, the Panzer Commander & the helpless milkmaid outfits find a use at last

 

[everywherevirtually]

Ah-ha, the Panzer Commander & the helpless milkmaid outfits find a use at last

funnily she does the helpless milkmaid quite well. And her native Austrian accent really set's it off

 

[Polak]

Bmw bike bits are selling some form of paint protection by Wunderlich. In kit form. Check out there website.

http://www.bmwbikebits.co.uk/produc...rlich-TankPaint_Protection_Venture_Shield.htm

Not sure if it would be any use to you

 

[sijohnston]

Paint Problems

I had the yellow panel on the faux tank replaced because the paint had started to blister under the lacquer. Now the lacquer on the left faring (above the BMW badge) is peeling off. I don't use any cleaning chemicals on this so it just seems like a bad paint job. If I were BMW I'd make these bikes more slowly but more thoroughly!

 

[everywherevirtually]

I was at the TT travel event this weekend and spotted this....

Depending on your perspective this could be considered a paint problem

 

[sijohnston]

I was at the TT travel event this weekend and spotted this....

Depending on your perspective this could be considered a paint problem

Excellent Jon. I dunno, I am tempted to customise my bike too. Maybe not this colour granted, but something a bit different. It's easy enough to do with the 800 because of the nature of the panels etc.

Maybe we should hold a photoshop competition and invite the winning contribution for a curry on brick lane with us?

 

['Flagger]

I had the yellow panel on the faux tank replaced because the paint had started to blister under the lacquer. Now the lacquer on the left faring (above the BMW badge) is peeling off. I don't use any cleaning chemicals on this so it just seems like a bad paint job. If I were BMW I'd make these bikes more slowly but more thoroughly!

From experience in the auto industry, paint problems can sometimes be localized in a particular run of parts. Can you share your build date?

Just picked up my Yellow 800GS here in Central Ohio on Saturday!

B

 

[everywherevirtually]

SJ that's true about the customising. The panels come off really easily and would be a doddle to rejuvenate or use another colour.

I'm a web designer by trade so doing a photoshop mod in advance is a good idea

I quite like SW Motech's all black version. I have more photos that I will post on my Flickr account tonight of The F800's in various states of de-construction but for now I have posted a selection on my Flickr account here...

 

[bmw gr]

Tank Protection??

I was wondering if there's a way to protect the tank from scratches.
I noticed that I keep scratching my tank (650gs) when i get on/off with my jacket, belt etc. Apart from using a tank cover i have seen on other bikes magnetic protectors or stickers.
Anyone using anything like that? Where can I get them?

 

[Doughboy]

Hein Gericke do a transparent protective film / sticker which protects the paintwork. £5.99 per sheet 20 x 30cm.
Catalogue number 37191220000

 

[bmw gr]

Thanks for that.
Looking around I found these http://www.nippynormans.com/searchprods.asp
Is there anything like this to fit the 650/800GS tank??

 

[tip]

I've seen kits like this advertised for a while now. Not sure what they look like installed though

BMW_F_800_GS_Paint_Protection_Kit

 

[jessehere]

i purchased 3 ft of scotchcal and made my own. $24US. did a bunch of frame tubes as well as paint and headlight.

 

[chrisjk]

I've seen kits like this advertised for a while now. Not sure what they look like installed though

I have this sort of thing on another bike - lots of plastic!

It works well enough and if you look at the centre of a panel you will not see it's there - if it has been applied well.

BUT, you will notice the edges where the plastic finishes and the stuff isn't that easy to apply where excess material (eg around concave curves), needs to be dealt with.

I use it to to stop scratching from zips and it does this well - I'm not bothered if folk can see it's on the bike.