ruined my tank

[Rogue Hawk]

I had a tank cover on my f3 and it was coming off. So I pulled it off but it left a lot of glue behind. So I used sometng to clean it off but it also took the finish off the tank. How do I get a new one?

 

[Tazzel]

get a new one what?

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: If you're asking about a new tank; why not see if a paint shop could lay some new colors on it for you?
It's GOT to be cheaper than a tank! :yikes:

 

[eddieshep999]

:shocked: If you're asking about a new tank; why not see if a paint shop could lay some new colors on it for you?
It's GOT to be cheaper than a tank! :yikes:

I agree that way you can decide on the design and colours making it different to the stock ones

 

[BikerDoc]

:shocked: If you're asking about a new tank; why not see if a paint shop could lay some new colors on it for you?
It's GOT to be cheaper than a tank! :yikes:

:agree::agree:

 

[Chupaca]

Question..??

Why was the tank cover glued down..?? What did you use to get the glue off..?? You may just need some compound and some buffing depending on what the answers are...:dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

I had a tank cover on my f3 and it was coming off. So I pulled it off but it left a lot of glue behind. So I used sometng to clean it off but it also took the finish off the tank. How do I get a new one?

:yikes: What did you use: an old beer can opener? :dontknow:
If I'm removing adhesive from something important; I'll put some heat on it first, and then use alcohol swabs to wipe it down. :thumbup:

 

[jaherbst]

:yikes: What did you use: an old beer can opener? :dontknow:
If I'm removing adhesive from something important; I'll put some heat on it first, and then use alcohol swabs to wipe it down. :thumbup:

Never heard of anyone gluing a tank bag on. WD40 works well on a lot of sticky glue things.

Reminds me once of what Forest Gump said.

Jack

 

[billybovine]

A new tank cover is only $160 from Cheap Cycle Parts. You can't get a lot of paint work done for that. Assuming i am talking about the same part.

Item 436

 

[vondalyn]

ouch!

I had a tank cover on my f3 and it was coming off. So I pulled it off but it left a lot of glue behind. So I used sometng to clean it off but it also took the finish off the tank. How do I get a new one?

I'm sorry if indeed it's ruined.

 

[Rogue Hawk]

A new tank cover is only $160 from Cheap Cycle Parts. You can't get a lot of paint work done for that. Assuming i am talking about the same part.

Item 436

Yes, that is the piece. Thanks.
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When I mean tank cover, I mean one of these. For some reason it was peeling off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Carbon-F...Pad-Protector-Sticker-Decal-Fit-/131499118756

 

[bigwhammy]

Yes, that is the piece. Thanks.
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When I mean tank cover, I mean one of these. For some reason it was peeling off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Carbon-F...Pad-Protector-Sticker-Decal-Fit-/131499118756

To replace 436 only takes an hour or two
seat, all side panels, 2 covers oil inspection, the little nose cone, the 2 pieces near the 2 covers are difficult they have to be pulled out from the front and unsnapped from near the fuel filler then just for bolts and the panel is off.
bit cryptic but not a difficult removal

 

[burg650]

You could get a piece of vinyl and cover it up, tons of colors and even some sort of a design.

 

[Orange Spyder Man]

ever thought of using a wrap to cover the tank ? there are hundreds of color options available...

osm

 

[Vader]

Goof Off. .removes adhesive pretty well

 

[Bob Denman]

"Goof Off"?? :shocked:
I thought that was just what I was doing here; all day long!

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Uh huh!

"Goof Off"?? :shocked:
I thought that was just what I was doing here; all day long!

:agree::duh:

 

[GOZFST]

Goof Off. .removes adhesive pretty well

GOOF OFF is very strong and would probably remove the finish, I'd try GOO GONE first, or WD40 like Jack said. I have an older YamahaXT225 I bought from a guy who painted it black, it looked awful. I used GOOFOFF to remove the black paint.

 

[CanAmChris]

I had a tank cover on my f3 and it was coming off. So I pulled it off but it left a lot of glue behind. So I used sometng to clean it off but it also took the finish off the tank. How do I get a new one?

If it only screwed up the clear coat, you can get it fixed for a lot cheaper. It is messed up the paint it will be more painful. Best of luck.

 

[bigwhammy]

Hydrographics is the way to go

You can have anything graphic you want. Just remove the panels.

Water Transfer Printing or Hydrographics (also known as hydro dipping, hydro imaging, fluid imaging, hydrograghic printing) is a 3D decorating process. Graphics such as carbon fibre, woodgrain, camouflage, geometrical patterns are applied to decorate the items.

The Hydrographics process is used worldwide to decorate a variety of items, from aeroplane interiors to very small items like cell phone cases. Films can be applied to all kind of materials including plastic, wood, fibreglass, metal, and ceramics. For the most part, if the item can be dipped in water, the water transfer printing process can be applied.