what's the best way to..

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not sure if this should go in the workshop section..
...... put my new tank pad on my gpz?
I know to clean the tank and make it dry/free from grease, but I always get lumps and bumps even when slowly peeling the backing off at an angle

anyone got a how to guide for numpties?

tips...?
not sure if this should go in the workshop section..I'm sure a mod will move it if it should
simple
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[veeeffarr]

I just used petrol to clean the gunk off, let it dry.

Peeled backing off of tankpad at the bottom (About 1 inch of adhesive exposed.

Position and stick

Slowly peel backing paper up whilst smoothing newly exposed sections down.

Apparently you can use washing up liquid (on the tank before you put the pad on) to give you some maneuverability once you've stuck the pad on.

[Method]

Hun,

All you gota do is get a rag out, rub it over the tank, rip back the paper and slap it on.

Simple as that
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[Method]

[veeeffarr]

[Method]

[Simple]

Petrol is fine to use, as is a little diesel however I use white spirit usually.

I've applied them before but because this one is clear it will show all bubbles really badly.

it's going to look alot better than the black bale patching tape thats on there at the moment hehe

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[Hex]

Bit of soapy water solution in a spray bottle.

Wet the tank and apply the tank pad, then simply move it so its in the right place and squeegee the air bubbles out.
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[phill.c]

don't use petrol and don't use washing up liquid, it you want to stick it on then move it around for the positioning then spray water on it first but only a tiny amount, this is what you do for decals.
to get the gunk off use a cleaner and just scrub a dub dub for abit. if its really hard to get off, heat it with a hair dryer.
phill
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[extreme3d]

As above, use a bit of mild soapy water, but also place a non permanent mark at the bottom and top centre of both the tank and pad to aid in lining it up. Also remove the seat and place the tank pad just below the seat line for additional protection like this:


https://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/extreme3d51/untitled.jpg

[Simple]

Okay, it's done, looks crap dispite cleaning the area with white spirit then wiping it with water and drying it.
using a hair dryer to heat it up and the tank and peeling the backing off stage by stage.

because it's clear it's show all the glue underneath

O well, it'll do it's not like its a brand new sports bike or anything /shrug.
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[McGee]

Dont worry I got a clear one on my gsxr and after leaning on it a few times and the heat getting to it all that goes away
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[Simple]

[McGee]

[ram_doom]

Mcgee you are so in there! My carbon tank protector thingy was squiff so I cut it to shape IN SITU with a stanley knife! and didnt scratch le paintwork
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[Golf_gti]

i fitted mine within 5 miuntes off buying it!

i cleaned the tank placed it on, lined it up by looking stright down onto it and then went to the back of the bike looked at it, line dit up and moved all air bubbles out!!

its simple Simple lol!

cheers
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[extreme3d]

Mcgee's right, just in this country you will have to use artificial heat. Gently warm the marked areas up and the glue should soften enough for you to smooth the marks out.

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