Clearly a winner.

[Pat Conlon]

Paging MoPar Steve......

[movenon]

I would think a vinyl sign business could cut it, you would have to come up with a digital file for the pattern. Need to talk to a sign maker ?
George

[Pat Conlon]

Ok, I just got off the phone with Lucas, the owner of Pacific Auto Trim.

He doesn't want a tank, he wants the whole bike. He needs it for about 1/2 hour to cut and make the patterns for our FJ's...

I told him fine, as soon as I can get a bike, I'll call him and set up a appointment. He sounded very interested in making a product for our FJ's

Anyone in or near the San Diego area care to volunteer?

Contact info:  Lucas at Pacific Auto Trim
                    1444 Victoria Glen
                     Escondido, Ca. 92025
                     (760) 739-0100

[fj11.5]

Brilliant work pat, I'll send an fj over 

[Tapartacus]

Sorry too far to bring my bike but count me in on a set!

Andrew

[Pat Conlon]

Working on it.....

[Jeff0308]

I have just installed some pieces of this stuff  on the tank. I am in the process of possibly starting a business in this industry. I had my wifes car done and have done a little bit of work with the company that does this. Its expensive material. Its self adhesive, yes you need a heat gun to remove it and it does stretch. It can be a real bitch to work with. It looks easier than it is to apply. Dust is a HUGE issue as well, particularly on black and white objects. Not very forgiving if you have to remove it as it stetchs. I got some sample sheets and have bought  a machine to cut it with. (NOT SCISSORS) Lol.  There are different brands on the market. I have tried 2 companies  and had alot of success with one. Unfortunately the company only sent me A4 size sheets to try,however I cut the sheets in sections and yeah it may look a little like a patchwork quilt, I managed to cover the top of the tank. The gloss factor is brilliant. I had the tank repainted prior to this so my way of thinking is some protection is better than none. I double layered it at the seat end and still the gloss was exceptional. I also as an experiment used the other brand. What a letdown. I am going to invest more time into this as I think its great, if you didnt see the joins you would never know its on. This product is also on my wifes car on the front. A huge plus for stones and also Bird shit. It scars the material and does not effect paintwork. Once I get a roll of this material I am going to recover the tank in one sheet. Just to give you an idea of cost. To do the front of a car from halfway down the bonnet all the front bumper/ spoiler /lights/driving lights/half the front guards / side mirrors/ doorcups and strip along the top of the rear bumper itr cost $950.  Very well worth it. It doesnt stop large rocks but resists alot of sand blasting / scratching.  If I new how to post pictures on here I would do it. If I get enough interest I may look at the bike tanks as an option. Patterns would need to be sent or made though. I had asked the company about the bike tanks being totally covered, but the only down side to it is it would have to be done in sections as the material isnt a heat shrink product. I dont care about seeing the joins as long as my pride and joys are protected.

[Pat Conlon]

Jeff, the Tank Slapper product is not the 3m product. It's thinner and has no adhesive.

Check out the website. They sell both products and they discuss the differences.

[Jeff0308]

There's 2 versions in  3m also Avery make one. It's thick not as shiny. Hard to cut and mould to shape. I'm using 3M.

[ribbert]

There's 2 versions in  3m also Avery make one. It's thick not as shiny. Hard to cut and mould to shape. I'm using 3M.

The static film (Tankslapper) I imagine is not as shiny or able to be polished like the semi permanent ones, but that is what I want. I want something I can put on for trips and peel off when I get home and stick on the garage window till next time I use it. If it gets a bit of crap under it from taking it on and off I don't really care, although they can be washed. It will only be on the bike when I am riding long distances. You do need a permanent hard one at the back of the tank but I just don't like the idea at looking at my tank under plastic. I know it's shiny and protects it and all that. I know it makes perfect sense but I just don't like it.

Mind you, I do wish I had put a hard one on the top of the duck tail which has been knocked around from luggage and a piece above the tail light which is showing signs of all the road debris thrown up by the tyre.

Noel

[Pat Conlon]

Here's a update: 

MoparSteve to the rescue! We have an appointment @ Pacific Auto Trim on Tuesday for pattern templates! 

[Pat Conlon]

Ask and ye shall receive.... http://thetankslapper.biz/osc/index.php?cPath=26_1238&osCsid=970566d743c21f7a91752e8a80f606bd

The photo's are not up yet. The 'Tankslapper" is the static cling material....The 3m product is the clear film with adhesive.
Both products are the same thickness.

The tank used for the patterns was Steve's 1990 (moparman) so if you have a 84/85 FJ...DO NOT order the top piece for the tank..the hole in the film for the gas cap will be in the wrong place. The tank sides for the knee cutouts would be fine. They are the same on all models.

[giantkiller]

Did they make something for the tail section (top of the duck tail)

[Pat Conlon]

Dan, I'll check tomorrow....we did talk about the importance of protecting the tail piece.

They need some clarification on their web site as to what the tank kit contains....

[giantkiller]

Did they ever get the ones for the tail piece cut?