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25-06-2017, 05:07 AM | #1 |
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Tank protector - for silk white
Hi Everyone
Any ideas on a suitable tank protector for my new silk white (matt) 797? I don't really want a black carbon thing stuck on the tank and would prefer clear. I've got some matt clear vinyl which I've tried on it but it just looked a bit naff and you could clearly see the edges etc. Any ideas? |
25-06-2017, 01:31 PM | #2 |
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Congrats on your new 797 - bet you can't wait 'til that first service is over!
I've had Ventureshield on the tanks of my last three bikes. It's excellent stuff - virtually invisible and really protective. My stuff is for gloss paint but, when I picked up the kit from Chipguard (http://chipguard.co.uk/), I asked the owner, Steve, whether he did film for satin finishes (because my friend has a matt Tuono). He said they had developed a new product that was still virtually invisible. Give Steve a ring on 07809399880 or drop him an email to steve@chipguard.co.uk. He's very helpful and might send you a small sample if you ask nicely so you could try before you buy. When I asked, he sent me an extra A5 sheet at no extra charge. |
25-06-2017, 01:51 PM | #3 |
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PS although the 797 isn't yet listed on the Chipguard site, I think I remember reading that it uses the same tank as the 821/1200, so Chipguard could use the 821 templates on the satin film.
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26-06-2017, 08:49 PM | #4 | |
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25-06-2017, 02:18 PM | #5 |
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Nice one, will give them a buzz
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26-06-2017, 09:52 PM | #6 |
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Although I definitely read that the 797 shared the 821/1200 tank, http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-...-review-page-2 I don't think that's the case. I saw an 821 over the weekend and the tank was a lot more 'muscular' than the 797.
This article says it shares the tank with the new 1200 https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocia...ide-and-review but Chipguard don't list a kit for the 1200, so you might be out of luck. Anyway, still have a chat with Steve as he might be able to do a custom kit for you. Good luck! Last edited by Luddite; 26-06-2017 at 10:05 PM.. |
29-06-2017, 10:03 AM | #7 |
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I have the Xpel protection film on my tank. So far, I have no complaints.
Last edited by barynson; 29-06-2017 at 10:08 AM.. |
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