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Chris400F:
Menno, that is really good information even for those of us that don't need any paintwork doing.
I understand what you say about decals, and why you choose to paint stripes etc instead.
What intrigues me is how you go about masking up the tank or panel for a given paint scheme.
Do you have a set of templates and/or measurements for different makes and models, or is it a case of using whatever the visual equivalent of fingerspitzengefühl is?
Menno:
Hi Chris, sorry about this late answer.
Mostly I copy original lines and stickers on a special plastick layer.
This , i cut out and use as a pattern on the tank I want to paint.
On this template I've written the mesurements on how to place the template on the tank.
After copying the lines with an erasable marker i start working with special masking tape.
Some paintschemes I mask from free hand.
I do not always need a template sometimes a picture is sufficient enough.
Most Importand however;
If you have a tank you want to paint, and it has still it's original lining don't sand it off!
It doesn't matter how damaged it is I might still be able to use the mesurements from the lining.
Woodside:
Hi menno
I have a fantic tx7 little mini bike here I'm just about to have the seat retrimmed. ..
But I'm going to loose the "fantic moto" from the rear..
Would you be able to make me another stencil from pictures and measurements. .. or would you need the old rear patch which luckily I still have
Woodside:
Sorry just seen that was probably a question for piki...
But I do need the paint done and would want the tank sign written again
Should end up looking somthing like this
Menno:
I think with lettering you are better served with a sticker so maybe Piki can make a scan of it and duplicate it(?)
If I have the tank and the sticker I can use the tank to write down the exact position of the sticker before I have the tank chemicaly cleaned.
Just a suggestion.
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