Subject: SE tape stripe replacement, faux sure! Sun Apr 10, 2022 3:58 pm
Title tells it. Made a template and cut some out of faux carbon wrap.[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
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PilotJet GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: SE tape stripe replacement, faux sure! Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:27 pm
Looks pretty good. My stripes are starting to peel.
guzziownr Nibbio
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Subject: Re: SE tape stripe replacement, faux sure! Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:47 pm
Fun fact: You only have to make one template. Flip it over to make the opposite side.
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Deepdive Grignapoco
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Subject: Re: SE tape stripe replacement, faux sure! Mon Apr 11, 2022 3:46 am
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JohnA GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: SE tape stripe replacement, faux sure! Mon Apr 11, 2022 3:57 am
You have to be careful trying to get the old ones off. There is a clear coat on top of the originals at least on my 2014. I replaced mine early on before I ended up lining a new - used tank with expoxy so ethanol gas wouldn’t make it swell again. Those new carbon fiber tape ones look great.
You have to be careful trying to get the old ones off... Those new carbon fiber tape ones look great.
I used a hair dryer to warm the tape while slowly pulling it off, lighter fluid to clean up afterwards. I am hoping that the tank is done expanding after eight years.