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[Closed] Preparing bike for helicopter tape

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Hello

Bike is in good nick but some chips and scratched. Especially in the swing arm corners. Can anyone help with some tips?
I want to touch up the paintwork and stop the 2 worst chips getting bigger and then apply the tape

Any help would be greatly appreciated


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 9:11 am
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I cleaned the areas with IPA cleaner,went on really easily. Some people suggest heating the tape with hair dryer to make it more flexible.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 9:17 am
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Hair dryer also softens the glue and appears to make it easier to work the bubbles out the edges.


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 9:23 am
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Cheers guys. How about the frame prep? I'd like to deal with the nicks before I permanently entomb them on my bike


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 1:30 pm
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give the frame a good clean, but avoid using anything that will leave a residue.

maybe use some touch up paint if you have some.

wet the heli tape with water that has a drop of fairy liquid on it. Piece of piss to get it fitted perfectly, just get it in place then squeegy the water out.

Dave


 
Posted : 16/12/2011 1:49 pm