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New race fairings - Vinyl wrap

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7.4K views 24 replies 10 participants last post by  PropinNDropin  
#1 ·
I have discussed a potential "sponsorship" with someone that vinyl-wraps bikes for a living, and he's contemplating on wraping my race fairings as a promotion to the local track. It will either be free or at a small cost for the labour.

Did anyone try vinyl wraps? Opinions? The alternative is rattle cans and to be honest I am a bit bored to bother with the procedure as I had no previous experience with painting.
 
#13 ·
It is actually a full wrap. Both black and orange colors is Avery vinyl.

I'd love to hear why they avoid them though... I can't see how it would be a bad idea.

The shop installed these parts on the side of tank, which I am not sure about... Then he changed his mind again and removed it, along with the white stripes (which I loved). I think the stripes are going back on, because I liked the idea.
 

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#16 ·
My bike's been done with vinyl...

http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=291683

Pro's...
- Price, compared to paint
- and the fact that you can remove them any moment...

Con's...
- Bubbles... The fairing on the CBR has too many curves and specially under the headlights there's an "inside slope" (sorry for the term, couldnt find anything more accurate)... And the vinyl does not stick ffine there creating bubbles (big ones)
- Color variety.... nothing to say here...


Still... I would do it again!
 
#17 ·
Thanks for the info mate. I am hoping that this material would be good for the next 3 years, as the mate's car has been under this material for a long time with no issues at all. I think the bubble issue WILL present itself if a spot wasn't properly heated before fixing it to the bike.

Installation requires a certain temp to form the vinyl for a curve and initiate the bonding process. The good thing is that the color will always match the rest of the bike, unlike paint. So a piece that doesn't look good can be easily replaced, even a year later. I guess. We'll find out soon :)
 
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#24 ·
I don't have a clue about traffic temps, I will be riding it only at the track. The only place that I have concerns about is the lower, where the exhaust cat. is sitting near the fairing. I have installed a heatshield on the inside of that part...we will have to see how it holds up. What I do know is that the vinyl needs to reach 90 degrees celsius to begin the bonding process anyway, so it will hold up to some heat.

Shoot me a pm in a few months time and I will let you know how it goes :) that's the best I can do

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