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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: nightrider on May 06, 2007, 01:52:01 PM

Title: Decal removal and clearcoat replacement
Post by: nightrider on May 06, 2007, 01:52:01 PM
The F fairings look cooler (in my opinion) and kind of armor-ish when the decals are off. Half my fairings are blank, Im about to remove the other half of the cheesy black 2004 stripes.

How should I do it and what kind of clearcoat should I replace it with? I was thinking of just going to Ace hardware and getting a can of something.
Title: Re: Decal removal and clearcoat replacement
Post by: Turd Ferguson on May 06, 2007, 02:41:02 PM
The decals on the fairing are over top of the paint and clearcoat.  If you remove them, just clean and wax where they once were and go riding!

-Turd.
Title: Re: Decal removal and clearcoat replacement
Post by: pbureau69 on May 06, 2007, 03:19:52 PM
yeah I did that to mine, easy peasy just peal and clean goo with something like goo-gone or windex and elbow grease.

I only have the tank to get done... but it under the clearcoat, so the tank will get painted when I get my under cowling sides done  (want a full blue bike , no decals on mine...)
Title: Re: Decal removal and clearcoat replacement
Post by: Turd Ferguson on May 06, 2007, 04:05:12 PM
Quote from: pbureau69 on May 06, 2007, 03:19:52 PM
I only have the tank to get done... but it under the clearcoat, so the tank will get painted when I get my under cowling sides done  (want a full blue bike , no decals on mine...)

Yeah, the tank requires quite a bit more work.  I personally think black fairings look strange with the stripes on the tank.  But hey, thats just one guys opinion. ;)

-Turd.
Title: Re: Decal removal and clearcoat replacement
Post by: pbureau69 on May 08, 2007, 02:42:26 PM
cleanness of no decals... yum!

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Title: Re: Decal removal and clearcoat replacement
Post by: Jay_wolf on May 08, 2007, 04:55:56 PM
Its All About The Nakedness....... :P
Title: Re: Decal removal and clearcoat replacement
Post by: nightrider on May 08, 2007, 05:05:26 PM
America is about freedom, independence, and the open road. Hence the fairings. Of course when you live in itty bitty countries 200 years past their prime with bitty little roads, theres no need for wind protection. cest la vie.

:flipoff:
Title: Re: Decal removal and clearcoat replacement
Post by: Jay_wolf on May 08, 2007, 05:20:01 PM
Wow, I Didnt Know America Was The Only Place With Wind.. Considering your legally limited to 55mph. and i get 70 , Surely i Would Need Them More? Alot Of Things Are Better Naked, Good Looking Females , A Very Underated Suzuki, Did I  Mention The Ladies??

C'est La Vie
Title: Re: Decal removal and clearcoat replacement
Post by: nightrider on May 08, 2007, 05:30:58 PM
55? Pshaw.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Decal removal and clearcoat replacement
Post by: Jay_wolf on May 08, 2007, 05:45:42 PM
Quote from: nightrider on May 08, 2007, 05:30:58 PM
55? Pshaw.  :laugh:


Admittedly i Dont Stick To 70..... I Mean Yes I Do...Officer...