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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: MX? on March 12, 2009, 03:21:35 pm

Title: Stick on clear plastic protection for tank
Post by: MX? on March 12, 2009, 03:21:35 pm

Anyone use that clear stick on sheet stuff for their tank? Just wondering if it's any good or whether it ends up looking just as tatty as scratched paintwork (or worse). I'd imagine that once it's on there that you can't take it off without damage to paint or graphics?

Title: Re: Stick on clear plastic protection for tank
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on March 12, 2009, 04:22:40 pm

i just use the clear contact from Bunnings - nothing industrial just the normal household stuff.  Looks after my tank for a while, is easy to get off without damaging the paint on the tank and easy and cheap to replace.

cheers

Rossco

Title: Re: Stick on clear plastic protection for tank
Post by: Gerard De Ruyter (Twistandshout) on March 13, 2009, 09:39:19 am

If you can find a vinyl graphics shop, they'll sell ya a metre or two of special auto exterior protective clear adhesive vinyl.  Costs a bit (around $50 per metre) but last heaps, and great for putting on clutch case/ignition cover for scuff protection.  Just make sure you heat it for a moment or two with hair dryer just before applying, for good grip.

Title: Re: Stick on clear plastic protection for tank
Post by: MX? on March 13, 2009, 11:02:20 am

thanks for the replies. I hadn't thought about the graphics shop....doh! and I'd only just left there after picking up a few numbers..(racing numbers :-[) might be able to get 'em to snip off a couple of small bits?

Title: Re: Stick on clear plastic protection for tank
Post by: evo550 on March 13, 2009, 11:50:35 am

MX?
Is your tank plastic or steel?

Title: Re: Stick on clear plastic protection for tank
Post by: MX? on March 13, 2009, 02:10:38 pm

It be a steel one......don't you go and spoil my day. ;D

Title: Re: Stick on clear plastic protection for tank
Post by: evo550 on March 13, 2009, 03:43:24 pm

Nah ! I was just going to big note myself with long winded and sophisticated reply......then I realised you may not have a plastic tank. :-X :-X nothing like making yourself look like a real pratt. ;D

Title: Re: Stick on clear plastic protection for tank
Post by: LWC82PE on March 13, 2009, 05:30:56 pm

if you have a good 2 pack top coat then there is no worry about the clear sheet peeling off the paint.

Title: Re: Stick on clear plastic protection for tank
Post by: PEZBerq on March 14, 2009, 04:11:50 pm

Ballards sell clear stuff - thick heavy duty.  $20 for two sheets.  I've used it on my alloy Husky tank and it seems to wear well.

Title: Re: Stick on clear plastic protection for tank
Post by: MX? on March 14, 2009, 06:36:54 pm

Ended up buying 3 sheets - $30 local bike shop.....and that will be the finishing touch...I hope  ;D

Title: Re: Stick on clear plastic protection for tank
Post by: crash n bern on March 14, 2009, 10:55:34 pm

Go to a signwriting supplier and you can get it for about $7-12 per metre depending on how many years you want it to last in the sun.  Or you can also get the thick body guard for about $20 per metre.  You don't have to be a signwriter to buy it.  Wont take paint off but you may need a adhesive remover to get the tack off.