after doing a fair spray job in 2 pack, already it is bladdered with stonechips.
so after seeing this done on a gixxer last night, in black, i decided to enquire about cost, supply only as i reckon i could do a neat job myself...
quite fancy keeping the white against black frame....
anyone else done this yet???
available in all colours, but the white, black & anthracite look very nice.
still dont know wtf im on about?
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and this is awesome.... complete whole bike custom decals...
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what interests me is the fact that it is stonechip resistant, easy to clean and doesnt come off once applied, like other decals.
even on damaged repaired panels - like this fkt up gixxer
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so anyway, ive ordered a small sample, enough to do either the front mudguard or pillion cowl, i'll have a go at applying it with a b&d heatgun and post up the results....
see how it stands up to abuse before i go order £200 worth, enough to do the rest of the bodywork in white and the frame etc in black / anthracite.
Re: wrap....
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:59 pm
by Steve6088
Let us know how you get on. I've been looking at getting a carbon fibre front mudguard but I reckon this could be a cheaper option.
Does like quite fiddly though.
Re: wrap....
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:02 pm
by Ilson Lad
Good luck! Hope it goes well & remember the photo's
Re: wrap....
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:16 am
by agentpineapple
i was thinking about this months ago, i really fancy the whole bike in carbon fibre, but i'm a spaz and i know i couldn't do a good job, in your favor benny is the fact that the storm doesn't have any extreme angles so it should make it easier.
i searched the net for a firm to do my bike for me, BLOODY HELL it was exspensive the best part of a grand, that put me off straight away, i still like the look tho
good luck with it matey, why don't you wait and do it on the hugger/tail tidy you might be getting......
Re: wrap....
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:59 am
by benny hedges
the lad on the gixer got his done all over in black for 400, so if you shop around you can get a bargain.
me, i just dont like paying other people to do stuff for me.
if i cant to it i'll learn.
yup, white carbon hugger it is
Re: wrap....
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:11 am
by agentpineapple
the options of colours is unbelieveable, don't forget to take pictures or video of your work buddy
Re: wrap....
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:12 am
by pinkyfloyd
I could make a right pigs ear of that! I've got the dexteritory of a lemon when it comes to that kind of things. So much so that I'm surprised that the VTR sticker badges I ordered from here went on straight!
Re: wrap....
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:38 pm
by Gash sniffa
hey all. I know a guy in coventry who has been doing this for a few years now. Looks great when its new, but after a while you start to notice it lifting off the concaved curves. Gets a little tatty and dated quite quickly.
As for sticking 'carbon look' anything on your bike, WHY WOULD YOU? !! We all know its not real and it defeats the object by adding weight. If you want the carbon thingy going on, buy real carbon.
Re: wrap....
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:49 pm
by benny hedges
Gash sniffa wrote: WHY WOULD YOU? !!
simply cos im sick of stonechips.
won't be going for the black carbon look, but using the white instead.
not bothered about the edges cos i'll use trim on it when it's done so it wont lift.
the lad with the carbon wrapped gixxer had his done 3 mth ago and it still looks mint.
we'll see.
thing is, if i dont like it i can peel it off and the paint will still be good underneath.
Re: wrap....
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:24 pm
by tony.mon
benny hedges wrote:we'll see.
thing is, if i dont like it i can peel it off and the paint will still be good underneath.
No, it'll still be slightly off-white.
Have you not considered a nice magnolia?
Re: wrap....
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:34 pm
by benny hedges
still considering doing it in pine fablon with the frame & s/a in mahogany!
wrap....
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:47 pm
by Miztaziggy
benny hedges wrote:still considering doing it in pine fablon with the frame & s/a in mahogany!
Haha, quality
Re: wrap....
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:49 pm
by Furrybiker
benny hedges wrote:still considering doing it in pine fablon with the frame & s/a in mahogany!
With nice net curtains on the screen?
Re: wrap....
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:51 pm
by benny hedges
Furrybiker wrote:
benny hedges wrote:still considering doing it in pine fablon with the frame & s/a in mahogany!
With nice net curtains on the screen?
lolz a candle for the headlight would be more effective
