Stripped tank start to finish
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The top certainly looks good a lot of red was left on the underside and tail.
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it's a one way trip!
If I was keen on that look (and it does look nice) Id use stripper as much as possible before using a wheel.
If I was keen on that look (and it does look nice) Id use stripper as much as possible before using a wheel.
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Ever since they removed methylene chloride from chemical paint strippers, they don't work as good as they use to. I'd probably just opt for media blasting.
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soda blasting is probably the way to go, but Ive had good results with citrus based strippers covered with plastic wrap, just takes longer.
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I read somewhere that the R tanks were raw brushed aluminum; no clear coat. I wouldn't think that's true.
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That’s what I’ve been hearing as well
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I never saw one in person, are the R tanks matte or glossy? There's only one paint code for clear listed in the V4R manual along with a base white and of course the Ducati red.
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I believe you, but doesn’t feel like it.
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Can you catch the edge of the Ducati stickers with your finger nail?
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No, just checked, and there definitely is a clear coat. It’s matte, or perhaps I should say more satin like.
Looks nice,... I did one a year ago. Used a lot of time but got the entire tank clean. I used 240 dry and got off those sticky remains. when it was completely clean I used the grey Scotch brite pads to scuff the lines in one direction.
When done, I used a kitchen sink polish to get rid of some of the shine. I didn't clear coat it, just applied the original stickers in black. The result was close to the original used on the R series....
When done, I used a kitchen sink polish to get rid of some of the shine. I didn't clear coat it, just applied the original stickers in black. The result was close to the original used on the R series....
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Just a quick question for those who have clear coated their stripped tanks what did you use and how did it hold up? Was thinking of doing mine and just getting some ideas
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decent quality satin lacquer from a rattle can....available from motorcycle race paints!
tacky video to follow,......
tacky video to follow,......
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I also gave it a polish with a ceramic base I find it helps eliminate any damage with the occasional fuel spills...
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