Eradicating Air Bubbles on Tank Pads???

Nemesis · October 17th, 2009, 09:47 PM

Every single time I apply a clear tank pad I can't get rid of the air bubbles no matter how I try. I must be doing something wrong.

Let's hear your remedy!

CRXTrek · October 17th, 2009, 09:51 PM

Try this thread

Nemesis · October 17th, 2009, 10:52 PM

Thx...I'll try this tomorrow. Totally not looking forward to it.

g21-30 · October 18th, 2009, 08:00 AM

You might also try the window tint trick. Fill a squirt bottle with soapy water and have a small squeegy handy. Peel the backing off the tank pad and turn it upside down. Spray the pad with the soapy water mixture and place the pad on the tank. Start in the center of the pad and work your way out to the edges with the squeegy.

NOTE: I just read Steve's link after posting. Having never done the tank pad, I am just offering suggestions that work on other adhesive type applications. As long as the soapy mixture is forced from beneath the pad, I think it will be OK.

addy126 · October 18th, 2009, 07:30 PM

Drop the clear and move on to color or graphics...

October 17th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#1
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Eradicating Air Bubbles on Tank Pads??? Every single time I apply a clear tank pad I can't get rid of the air bubbles no matter how I try. I must be doing something wrong. Let's hear your remedy!

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October 17th, 2009, 09:51 PM	#2
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Try this thread

October 17th, 2009, 10:52 PM	#3
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Thx...I'll try this tomorrow. Totally not looking forward to it.

October 18th, 2009, 08:00 AM	#4
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	You might also try the window tint trick. Fill a squirt bottle with soapy water and have a small squeegy handy. Peel the backing off the tank pad and turn it upside down. Spray the pad with the soapy water mixture and place the pad on the tank. Start in the center of the pad and work your way out to the edges with the squeegy. NOTE: I just read Steve's link after posting. Having never done the tank pad, I am just offering suggestions that work on other adhesive type applications. As long as the soapy mixture is forced from beneath the pad, I think it will be OK.

October 18th, 2009, 07:30 PM	#5
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Drop the clear and move on to color or graphics...