Tank Protector

marcusFZ6 · Nova Slayer Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Karma :

Being new to this game, I bought a tank protector and can't get the bugger to stick very well. I have bought a Motrax Rubber Ronnie and I'm on my 2nd one. The middle tends to stick alright but the ends just tend to peel up and off after 5minutes.

How do I get the little bugger to stick down and stay down?? The tank is clean and I have not polished/waxed for well over a month.

Bit of a silly question but it is driving me mad.

Thanks in advance.....

-Savage- · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jun 2005 Karma :

Clean tank with petrol to make sure there's no grease on it. My rubber ronnie stuck fine, but then again my paint is matt. Perhaps some double sided sticky tape?
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Tattoo Artist · Scooby Slapper Joined: 06 Sep 2006 Karma :

double sided tape for the win, i do this for all my tank protectors Thumbs Up

_Will_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Karma :

I found full size tank pads are crap on the fz6, bought the small rubber ronnie and it sits there a treat Thumbs Up

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Michael P · L Plate Warrior Joined: 25 May 2007 Karma :

Hi,

I've never used a tank protector in my life.
I've always used self adhesive clear plastic.

All I do is cut it to the shape i want clean the tank, warm the tank gently with a heat gun then smooth it on.

When it starts too look a bit grubby peel it off then whack on some new ones. Its clean looking does the job and is cheap, a roll costs me around £5 and I can get about 30-35 coverings from it.

Michael.
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SoulRider · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Karma :

Ive got a clear motrax one and have never had any problems with it, also by looking at the scratches on the tank protector itself you can really see the benefits. Thumbs Up

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tristan · Crazy Courier Joined: 03 May 2007 Karma :

marcusFZ6 · Nova Slayer Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Karma :

thanks for all the tips n' stuff. think i;ll be trying the double sided sticky tape on the edges to hold the bugger down. just need to find time in between painting stupid ceilings to go buy some and fingerscrossed.....

tristan · Crazy Courier Joined: 03 May 2007 Karma :