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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: Gibbit on January 12, 2015, 12:44:03 pm

Title: Frame/paint protection
Post by: Gibbit on January 12, 2015, 12:44:03 pm

I did a search on here but couldn't find anything.

Just wondering what people use to protect their frame where their boots rub against it.

I looked for Alloy frame protectors but came up with nothing for a YZ490.

Has anyone used this stuff??

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3M-CLEAR-PAINT-PROTECTION-HELICOPTER-BIKE-FRAME-PAINT-PROTECTOR-/271418560781?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&var=&hash=item3f31ce910d

This stuff looks pretty trick but probably not strong enough.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3M-Genuine-Scotchprint-WRAP-FILM-Carbon-Fibre-Vinyl-0-150mm-wide-x-1-520-long-/151115895620

Title: Re: Frame/paint protection
Post by: Digga on January 12, 2015, 01:29:10 pm

What youre after is soemthing with very good wear/abrasion resistance. The carbon fibre has poor wear resistance & the product you linked is for visual use only. Offers no structural or wear improvement (from what I can read). Maybe have a look at their web site & might find somehting more sutibale along the lines of the first link in your post?

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3M-Automotive/Aftermarket/Our-Brands/Scotchgard-Pro-Series/

Title: Re: Frame/paint protection
Post by: Momus on January 12, 2015, 02:42:57 pm

Gibbit, the 3M stuff you linked to is the duck's guts.

It is an extremely tough, clear plastic they use on the leading edge of helicopter rotors.

With a bit of further hunting you can also get the even more wear resistant adhesive backed stainless steel foil version. 8)

Title: Re: Frame/paint protection
Post by: Gibbit on January 12, 2015, 04:25:58 pm

 Thanks for the replies.  Ill get some before the frame is painted.