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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: psycledelic on September 22, 2010, 11:11:46 PM

Title: Ducati's Dark Finish
Post by: psycledelic on September 22, 2010, 11:11:46 PM
What kind of finish is on the Dark S2R's tanks?  Is there some sort of satin clear coat, or nothing at all?  I have never actually been around a dark Duc before. 
Title: Re: Ducati's Dark Finish
Post by: Heath on September 22, 2010, 11:35:00 PM
I always heard it described as eggshell.  There is no clear coat on it.
Title: Re: Ducati's Dark Finish
Post by: psycledelic on September 23, 2010, 01:10:07 AM
Quote from: Heath on September 22, 2010, 11:35:00 PM
I always heard it described as eggshell.  There is no clear coat on it.

So the tank badge is just a stick on?
Title: Re: Ducati's Dark Finish
Post by: Artful on September 23, 2010, 04:07:41 AM
Quote from: psycledelic on September 23, 2010, 01:10:07 AM
So the tank badge is just a stick on?

Yup, laminated cast vinyl. I peeled mine off the day I bought it.
Title: Re: Ducati's Dark Finish
Post by: duccarlos on September 23, 2010, 05:25:52 AM
Does it just peel off? I'm replacing it with your laminated one and need to know if I have to use a hair dryer.
Title: Re: Ducati's Dark Finish
Post by: Artful on September 23, 2010, 06:08:18 AM
Quote from: duccarlos on September 23, 2010, 05:25:52 AM
Does it just peel off? I'm replacing it with your laminated one and need to know if I have to use a hair dryer.

It will peel off, but leave adhesive. Use Goo Gone or a similar citrus adhesive remover to remove it. Spray the area, then let it sit for thirty seconds. If you don't let it sit you'll smear a lot of adhesive around. Once it has sat, scrape the excess adhesive off with a credit card. Once that is removed spray the area again and wipe off the remaining adhesive. Clean up the area with alcohol or windex and you're good to go.
Title: Re: Ducati's Dark Finish
Post by: duccarlos on September 23, 2010, 08:21:16 AM
Thanks!!
Title: Re: Ducati's Dark Finish
Post by: psycledelic on September 24, 2010, 12:56:36 AM
Quote from: duccarlos on September 23, 2010, 05:25:52 AM
Does it just peel off? I'm replacing it with your laminated one and need to know if I have to use a hair dryer.

Artful, I though I read somewhere that you made signs or something.  Do you also do tank decals?
Title: Re: Ducati's Dark Finish
Post by: Artful on September 24, 2010, 04:01:47 AM
Quote from: psycledelic on September 24, 2010, 12:56:36 AM
Artful, I though I read somewhere that you made signs or something.  Do you also do tank decals?

I do a pretty wide variety of custom work, PM me if you have a project idea. Tank decals are definitely something I dabble in  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Ducati's Dark Finish
Post by: psycledelic on September 24, 2010, 10:17:43 AM
Quote from: Artful on September 24, 2010, 04:01:47 AM
I do a pretty wide variety of custom work, PM me if you have a project idea. Tank decals are definitely something I dabble in  [thumbsup]

Cool, I will hit you up with a couple of ideas later this evening.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Ducati's Dark Finish
Post by: COP TZR on September 24, 2010, 03:14:01 PM
hey dude, I'm still trying to decide on the tank decal for my Monster.  I'm thinking of just that original decal I had posted on the T-shirt that I showed you.