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Title: Heavy duty perforated 3M contact for aluminium tanks - where can I buy it?
Post by: Kenneth S (222) on January 17, 2012, 09:44:18 pm

I recently was given a sheet of 3M branded perforated heavy contact which I used on my CR250 aluminium tank. It worked well and lasted through a muddy meeting. Does anyone know someone who stocks this or something similar they have had success with?

Title: Re: Heavy duty perforated 3M contact for aluminium tanks - where can I buy it?
Post by: Billet YZ on January 17, 2012, 09:48:24 pm

Try Ebay, there is a lot of contacts etc on there.  Peter.

Title: Re: Heavy duty perforated 3M contact for aluminium tanks - where can I buy it?
Post by: dalesween on January 17, 2012, 10:02:14 pm

www.ilabb.co.nz   ,toughest stuff you will get,guaranteed.

cheers Dale.

Title: Re: Heavy duty perforated 3M contact for aluminium tanks - where can I buy it?
Post by: Brian Watson on January 17, 2012, 10:06:42 pm

Why do you want the perforated version Ken..that is for use on plastic tanks..so they can "breathe".....I just use the "solid" for alloy tanks...available here in WA in 45 x 30 sheets for about $15..Motorcycle Pitstop....also sell white and black...great for making numbers... :)

Title: Re: Heavy duty perforated 3M contact for aluminium tanks - where can I buy it?
Post by: firko on January 17, 2012, 10:16:59 pm

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.great for making numbers...

That's so old school Brian....these days it's easier to go down to your local computer graphics joint (the signwriters of the new millenium ::)) and pick whatever font you want and they'll whip you up a set. So much neater and less time consuming than making your own.
Ditto the local moto shop for the thick plastic...you don't need the perforated stuff for an aluminium tank.

Title: Re: Heavy duty perforated 3M contact for aluminium tanks - where can I buy it?
Post by: Kenneth S (222) on January 17, 2012, 10:24:22 pm

Quote from: Watto HVA 1 on January 17, 2012, 10:06:42 pm

Why do you want the perforated version Ken..that is for use on plastic tanks..so they can "breathe".....I just use the "solid" for alloy tanks...available here in WA in 45 x 30 sheets for about $15..Motorcycle Pitstop....also sell white and black...great for making numbers... :)

Good point. The solid makes sense for me. Thanks for all the info guys. I'll check these places out. 7 and a bit weeks to race time.........

Title: Re: Heavy duty perforated 3M contact for aluminium tanks - where can I buy it?
Post by: Brian Watson on January 19, 2012, 11:04:38 am

Old school it is Mark..but hey...that's what we are about.....ignition with points.....Amal carbs..girling shocks.....air cooling...things with valves not only in the tubes....steel mudguards... Yeah...old school.. :)

Title: Re: Heavy duty perforated 3M contact for aluminium tanks - where can I buy it?
Post by: John Orchard on January 19, 2012, 05:12:02 pm

Yeh!!  I cut out my number & backgrounds on my 2010 YZ250 such the tightarse I am.

Title: Re: Heavy duty perforated 3M contact for aluminium tanks - where can I buy it?
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on January 19, 2012, 09:31:41 pm

and Brian - in your case - old rider to match  ;D

How are you old fella!!!!!