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Racing stripe install
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Installed a vinyl racing stripe on my tank this weekend. Plan to do the same with my Hakofugu red fender and Chic Sport trunk once they arrive.

It's vinyl so easy to experiment with. May go with painted down the road.

[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/RobertB755/media/0314151225a_zps1owbuslb.jpg.html][Image: 972e90ef05beb841ee2f23629e8f767d.jpg]


03-16-2015, 05:57 AM
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RE: Racing stripe install
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Sweet. That looks nice. You did an excellent job, especially in the recesses it appears.


03-16-2015, 05:59 AM
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RE: Racing stripe install
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I can see the two black stripes as vinyl, but you are saying that the silver is as well? When I zoom in on the detail around the tank opening, it looks exactly like paint. Tell us the secret...


03-16-2015, 06:03 AM
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RE: Racing stripe install
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Nice job, Rebel! Thumbs Up We need more pics though.
Also, I see alcohol was involved........................
Oh never mind. It's rubbing alcohol. Big Grin
I look forward to the finished project.


03-16-2015, 06:03 AM
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RE: Racing stripe install
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Thanks! I used a heat gun for those tricky parts. Makes the vinyl more pliable.
Will provide more pics soon!
(03-16-2015, 06:03 AM)DGShannon_imp Wrote: I can see the two black stripes as vinyl, but you are saying that the silver is as well? When I zoom in on the detail around the tank opening, it looks exactly like paint. Tell us the secret...

The trick is a heat gun - makes the vinyl pliable and easier to work into the tricky parts.
And yes, projects always go better with alcohol!


03-16-2015, 06:04 AM
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RE: Racing stripe install
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Looks sharp. Job well done.Thumbs Up


03-16-2015, 06:29 AM
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RE: Racing stripe install
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Wow. That does look great! Nicely done.


03-16-2015, 06:52 AM
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RE: Racing stripe install
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A couple more pics...

[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/RobertB755/media/0316151813_zpsj1xtzgx0.jpg.html][Image: c64590aca5946a1beffe50f82755a126.jpg][/URL[URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/RobertB755/media/0316151812a_zpsjzrgsxai.jpg.html][Image: 8511c951b3e9186d0a951d265d51bae7.jpg]]


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RE: Racing stripe install
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Really nice bro. Looks great.

Chip


03-16-2015, 12:05 PM
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RE: Racing stripe install
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Nicely done!!


03-16-2015, 12:39 PM
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