chain stay skin sticker thingy... had an idea...

[faded1004]

i am actually thinking about replacing my chainstay protector soon... it is old and i got a simple idea. i am talking about the clear sticker on the rear of the bike where the chain possibly hits the frame of the bike? basically the yellowed sticker... i think it used to be clear...



so i had this idea of putting the socal trailriders sticker there. and finding something to cover it... may be a huge mylar sheet that can protct the sticker and also the frame from chain rub? but i have no idea where to find somethign like that.

want to show a my supprt for the website, and i thought that place would be perfect! anyways, let me know what you guys think...

[BFloFoxRider.]

maybe oder a sheet of the 3m clear paper sticker from pro circuit or any motocross graphic company.. that stuff is pretty nice and should hold up

[DirtymikeTDB]

I just use Bar wrap Myself, its cheap and easy

[faded1004]

but i wanted to be slick and show off the str sticker under it... is there clear bar wrap?

[DirtymikeTDB]

Well in that case I would Use some of the previously mentioned 3M clear vinyl

[schleppp]

Let me see if I can get some clear polyester label material, maybe even a 5 mil... I might be able to get some 8.5x11 sheets for you. I will pm you tomorrow and let you know.

Do me a favor and "bump" this thread in the morning some time so I don't forget...

[RS VR6]

Just get a strip of the stuff that they use for clear bras for cars. I don't know how that'll hold up to a metal chain bouncing constantly bouncing off it though.

The other stuff you can use is Lamin-X. Thats the stuff you stick on the healights to protect from chips.

I have the Lamix-X on my lights...its thicker than the clear bra.

[faded1004]

Originally Posted by schleppp

Let me see if I can get some clear polyester label material, maybe even a 5 mil... I might be able to get some 8.5x11 sheets for you. I will pm you tomorrow and let you know.

Do me a favor and "bump" this thread in the morning some time so I don't forget...

if you have it, i woudl just need 1, no need for more... thanks for the help...

i found 8 mil clear bra, 1' x 2' for 20 bucks shipped...

i really think this will make my bike look amazing... so i will do my best to make it happen...

[foofighter]

Originally Posted by RS VR6

Just get a strip of the stuff that they use for clear bras for cars. I don't know how that'll hold up to a metal chain bouncing constantly bouncing off it though.

The other stuff you can use is Lamin-X. Thats the stuff you stick on the healights to protect from chips.

I have the Lamix-X on my lights...its thicker than the clear bra.

ok you got my attention give me more pics of that dub

[faded1004]

so bump it goes, schleppp... let me know if you have 1 sheet available...

[RS VR6]

Originally Posted by foofighter

ok you got my attention give me more pics of that dub

[faded1004]

btw, nice choice of wheels...

please tell me it is daily driven? i would hate for it to be a garaged...

[amor587]

That's sick! It's been a long time since I have seen a clean VW model like yours.

[autoduel]

Lizard skins does make a clear chainstay protector......
Guaranteed not to yellow FWIW

[el_d00der1n0]

maybe STR can get with lizzard skins or someone on a promo item ( a skin that says socaltrailriders.org on it).

i saw at the sea otter someone was making crank skins. i don't want anything covering my crank personally.

[faded1004]

yea, i am not a fan of the crank skins... man, i forgott to measure my rear frame area... i hope i can find somethign this week... so i can get some str stickers on to my bike...

[davidB]

i swear to god i just had this same idea. Involves getting a black STR sticker (probably have someone i know make it) then covering it up with a clear removable coat. My first thought was that clear bra stuff, but it appears to be too thin

[faded1004]

i am thinking about just putting the lizard skin on the top part... worst comes to worst, i think it won't be too bad when it is partially covered... i think the top clear sticker would help to make it last longer, i am sure the corners of the str sticker will start peeling when i clean up the bike often...

anyways, it should work for now as a last resort...

[el_d00der1n0]

just convert to ss. then you won't need a protector.

[RS VR6]

Call Eurosport in Anaheim. They are a Lamin-X dealer. You might be able yo buy a small sheet from them. 714 630 1555.

Make sure you get enough so that it wraps around the chain stay and get any bubbles out of there.