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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Default Tank decal UPDATE 3-4-08

I was thinking of putting a little touch of flames around my tank decal and I was wondering if anyone has added or used decals on there tank without clearing them. I thought I could add the decal but didn't want the trouble of taking the tank off and clearing it and if I decided I didn't like them later I could aways remove them. Anyone tried it, how did it look, did they last, any opinions?

Also, maybe anyone knows a emblem that will cover the stock decal on a standard?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Default RE: Tank decal/emblem question

Here is one idea I had.




Look something like this on my tank.



And possibly on the bag too.

 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Creep, I have and I had my vinyl guy do it for me I was quite pleased with the way it turned out..... Gotta say I really like what you have come up with it looks really good....
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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Another question I see some signature Pictures that you have cropped and made spectacular are you still doing them and If so would you do one for me???? Please Pm me......Jer
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Thanks White Knight 04 I will PM you later or tomarrow. Kinda busy right now but may be able to get something made up for you.

I guess no one has any info on this decal idea?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Default RE: Tank decal/emblem question

Hey Creepy what's the worst that could happen if you didn't clear over them is that in a few years they start to chip away and need to be replaced? you could always put them on and then in chopperizing season take the tank off and get it cleared?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Default RE: Tank decal/emblem question

I'm adding one to my fairing as we speak but I'll be clearing it. Created by some of our own talentedphotoshoppers right here on HDForums!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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CREEPSHOW I add and remove decals ALL THE TIME Just to **** off my riding buddies( some don't like them) I DO< all kinds of flames and other stuff out there, DO IT< CHEAP ENOUGH

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Default RE: Tank decal/emblem question

Creepshow, I have a decal on my front fairing that's been on for 2 years without chipping or fading. Still looks good without clearing, reason I didn't clear coat it because I didn't intend for it to be permanent. I put it on with the intention of taking it off sometime in the future when I have something airbrushed on. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Default RE: Tank decal/emblem question

Thanks guys, I just thought the decals would look sort of out of place if the tanks decals are cleared over and the additional flames where not. I think I might give it a try. The touch of flames would look good with my dash I thought.



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