Tank panels - wrapped

[JimVonBaden]

I hate the silver side panels. With that in mind, I ordered some wrap.

Nasty day out, and I had to work, so I did this after work. A little Carbon Fiber Wrap, sorry for those who do not like it. I started with the small piece to see if I could do it:

Not pro quality, but looks decent, so I did another:

Still not bad, so one more:

I'm totally satisfied. It isn't perfect, but definitely good enough.

Next, the big silver panels:

Hopefully tomorrow.

Jim

 

[Y7 JMM]

I hate the silver side panels. With that in mind, I ordered some wrap.

Nasty day out, and I had to work, so I did this after work. A little Carbon Fiber Wrap, sorry for those who do not like it. I started with the small piece to see if I could do it:

Not pro quality, but looks decent, so I did another:

Still not bad, so one more:

I'm totally satisfied. It isn't perfect, but definitely good enough.

Next, the big silver panels:

Hopefully tomorrow.

Jim

Not a bad job but did you use vinyl primer on the surface first? if you didn't it probably won't last long?

 

[JimVonBaden]

Not a bad job but did you use vinyl primer on the surface first? if you didn't it probably won't last long?

No, but I will on the tank panels. These were just for practice anyhow. If it comes off it is no big deal.

Jim

 

[batman1]

Personally I don't like this carbon wrap on any bike but it is each to their own. You could put more on your bike with THIS

You missed one...and it's nice! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291374666940?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[SKIPSTER]

Not a bad job but did you use vinyl primer on the surface first? if you didn't it probably won't last long?

Massive improvement Y7

 

[Whele]

yawnnnnn - would have looked better in orange

 

[crotchrocket]

it really wouldn't have look better in orange ! haha


Great job, looks good!! Those side panels are a pain but achievable, I found the centre tank panel really tricky. Couldn't get the wrap into the crevasses either side of the petrol cap.

 

[JimVonBaden]

The side panels were a LOT harder, but I think they came out pretty good. The bike, to me, looks a hell of a lot better. I never liked the silver side panels!

Jim

 

[JimVonBaden]

it really wouldn't have look better in orange ! haha


Great job, looks good!! Those side panels are a pain but achievable, I found the centre tank panel really tricky. Couldn't get the wrap into the crevasses either side of the petrol cap.

I can't imagine the center panel would be as hard as the multiple compound curves of the side panels. :dunno:

Jim

 

[jolly green giant]

Job well done Jim, nice pictures as well.

 

[bellyboy]

hi, Im liking the idea of a wrap..Im up in essex anyone recommend someone within reasonable distance.. (50 ish miles) though happy to go further if worth it..

cheers

 

[bellyboy]

oh

and before I get the deluge of ... Oh mac Donalds do a good wrap etc..

I meant of course on the side panels .. cheers

 

[JimVonBaden]

Job well done Jim, nice pictures as well.

Thanks, I think it looks good.

Jim

 

[crotchrocket]

I can't imagine the center panel would be as hard as the multiple compound curves of the side panels. :dunno:

Jim

The area at the front of the panel, where the bolt is, is really tricky, as are those two crevasses either side of the filler cap, but apparently if i had done it in a more expensive 3M wrap, it would likely have stretched into those areas. I used an air-release product which i thought was fine but didnt realise there were different grades of vinyl!

I got it done but it didn't last long