So, I'm getting new fairings for my duc, and have noticed that the underbelly is especially prone to scratches/rock chips/etc....

What kind of tape could I use over the paint that won't cause any damage? I've seen people use masking tape, but is that REAAAAAAAAALLY my only option here?

 

lol wut? just get vinyl stickers or whatevs. ones that'll peel off easy.

I know some cars come from the factory with a thick clear vinyl sticker on certain parts like door jambs and shit. maybe you could find that?

 

The biggest problem I can see me running in to is that it has to be thick, and heat is a huge factor when the front cylinder header wraps around down there.

 

by "thick" i mean about .7mm

http://www.stickercity.com/Ducati-Pa...ati-Clear-Bra/

 

wrap the header in header wrap and use some lamin-x clear film.

 

40 bucks custom to the 999, wow had no idea something like that existed. Shanks

Probe - I do need to wrap my header..... but I know I'm going to buy a leo vince full as soon as I can find one for a good price/I have money again.

 

this is what i was struggling to come up with earlier.

 

It's okay. Plus, it's Friday.

 

thank fucking god.
on the agenda for tonight:

finalize and doublecheck work on 4 sets of rebuilt carbs
figure out what the fuck is wrong with cb400 carbs
reinstall tank in goldwing. (then suspension, wheels, faux tank, etc...)
possibly address wiring issue on goldwing
^^^ probably about 12 hours worth of work nonstop.

then I get to clean out the garage and prep for Joey's K3 build.
This includes removing both goldwings, one of which has a flat front tire and no rear wheel/suspension
removing 2 xs650 motors
relocating a 6 ft shelf of xs650 parts (basically 2 full bikes)
remove all large tools like air compressor, media blaster, carts etc...
clean - remove plywood, vacuum and roll carpet, hose concrete, let dry and replace everything then re-cover floor.

then ptfo (if there's time left to sleep.)

 

Uh, hell no. If you're doing a build for someone else he'd better be helping you clean/prep for the job unless he's paying you copious amounts of money.