Scuff proof?

[Back Fire]

what is good to use to prevent scuffing on fairings and general bike surfaces? They look bloody fugly...
I am after something that is hard to see and easy to keep clean.

Cheers

[Toast]

what is good to use to prevent scuffing on fairings and general bike surfaces? They look bloody fugly...
I am after something that is hard to see and easy to keep clean.

Cheers

I know that some people put a clear plastic film over the fairings, maybe the tank too. 3M makes a suitable product apparently.

I've heard that you can find read made kits on the internet, but some people will just buy a roll of the film and do it themselves, which sounds like a bloody mission to me. Should be worth it come resale time though.

[XTC]

As you say clear plastic sticky stuff called "scuff stop" Ask your local bike shop as they probably have it on the shelf. About $25 for 300mm x 1mtr.
Or buy online here
http://www.dirtbike.co.nz/default.asp?pageid=1&Typeid=500&dataID=530

[98tls]

i have the clear stuff on the fairings on my TL and its amazing stuff,38000 kms and not one stone chip on fairing,also have it on fork lowers..same deal clean as,its a bitch to put on but very much worth it,just follow instructions and minimize air bubbles,when you have finished it will look like shit but if you wait for up to a week you will be amazed at how the bubbles disappear,i did the tank on my mates brand new bandit and at first he was jumping up and down saying it looked like shit....a week later looked great.

[Back Fire]

thanks guys! didn't know what the stuff was, if there even was any... gunna give it a go, dont wanna mess up my precious

[trumpy]

What you need is a product called Tankslapper (seriously!). Clear plastic that I believe does not have a glue backing therefore can be more easily removed later on. Try www.sportsbikesnz.co.nz.

[Gremlin]

Your best bet, if you can afford it, is to get it put on professionally. There was a thread about this a while back... wouldn't know what to search for tho.

Have a look at my bike sometime, to see where you want to put it etc, as only the tank and some of my front fairing was fitted. Can show you where else you should consider putting it.

[WickedOne]

i have the clear stuff on the fairings on my TL and its amazing stuff,38000 kms and not one stone chip on fairing,also have it on fork lowers..same deal clean as,its a bitch to put on but very much worth it,just follow instructions and minimize air bubbles,when you have finished it will look like shit but if you wait for up to a week you will be amazed at how the bubbles disappear,i did the tank on my mates brand new bandit and at first he was jumping up and down saying it looked like shit....a week later looked great.

Damn!!! I wish I had read this yesterday. I bought a roll of scuff stop yesterday for my tank. Tried putting it on twice and ended up pulling it off both times because I didn't know that the bubbles "dry up". May have to give it a try again. Has anyone used this stuff and removed it after a long time?

[Zapf]

there is 2 sort of stuff you can commonly get.

1st is from your bike shop, and they usually leave a tacky mess and shrink under heat leaving dirt attracting glue on its edges.

2nd is the 3M pain protection film. Very good in my books and does everything u want.

I have tried both...

with the 3M stuff make sure you buy a squugie thing, and apply it on with soapy water. which will allow you to move it and scrape out the air bubbles. I have used both products on my Gixxer and Hornet and will only stick with the 3M stuff

[yungatart]

with the 3M stuff make sure you buy a squugie thing, and apply it on with soapy water. which will allow you to move it and scrape out the air bubbles. I have used both products on my Gixxer and Hornet and will only stick with the 3M stuff
3M is definitely the best stuff- but DON"T use soap, it causes yellowing. IPA is much better, but you may need a police permit to buy it. Best thing is to get a professional to do it, then you get it looking good. A lot of signwriters do it or go to your local paint shop- as in spray painter, they should be able to recommend someone.

[Grumpy]

What you need is a product called Tankslapper (seriously!). Clear plastic that I believe does not have a glue backing therefore can be more easily removed later on. Try www.sportsbikesnz.co.nz.
I have used this stuff on our Z1000's. I kinda stuffed my one up but the one on Mrs Grumpy's tank is brilliant.The lighter the colour of your bike the more invisible.

[Zapf]

I have used this stuff on our Z1000's. I kinda stuffed my one up but the one on Mrs Grumpy's tank is brilliant.The lighter the colour of your bike the more invisible.

they said there is 2 types. One is for dark colour paint, which has more UV resistance (however more yellow which will show up on light colours). Or for lighter paint, with lesser UV resistance.

[WickedOne]

3M is definitely the best stuff- but DON"T use soap, it causes yellowing. IPA is much better, but you may need a police permit to buy it. Best thing is to get a professional to do it, then you get it looking good. A lot of signwriters do it or go to your local paint shop- as in spray painter, they should be able to recommend someone.

Anyone know where I can get my hands on some of this 3M stuff?

[Beemer]

...2nd is the 3M pain protection film. Very good in my books and does everything u want...

Excellent, where can I get some? My shoulder is killing me right now...

[pritch]

Your best bet, if you can afford it, is to get it put on professionally.

The stuff the bike shops sell is a bit thick to use all over the bike. I have "knee pads" made of that.

The material on the tank is thinner, I got a local sign shop to apply it and they did a nice job.

Not a cheap job but a nice one...