Graphics Protection Question

TheOriginalPancakee
I got a new set of graphics and I was wondering whats the best way to keep the air box/ side plate area clean and from falling off since the boots and leg rubs against it a lot..I tried clear tape but when the tape came off it left all this clear sticky stuff
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KirkChandler 7/26/2016 7:51pm
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Scotch bright pads to get rid of scuff marks. But your boots are going to damage to the vinyl no matter what if you're squeezing with your legs.
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tempura 7/26/2016 7:59pm
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Only way is don't ride it.
It's impossible to keep them looking new.
Once you've scuffed them up a little, you won't mind.
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mjr119 7/26/2016 8:43pm
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I found some thin, clear vinyl on Amazon that was pretty cheap. It comes in different sized sheets. Just look around. Read reviews and make sure it's completely transparent. I laid sheets over my shrouds, air box, and side panels and they are holding up nicely.

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Spooner 7/26/2016 8:47pm
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Stuff like Motul Shine and Go leaves the graphics pretty slick and helps with wear some. But yeah after a while it will wear them no matter what. I wonder if something like clear bra would hold up?
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kzizok 7/26/2016 8:52pm
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I guess 100% only sells goggles now?
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Spooner 7/26/2016 9:22pm
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kzizok wrote:
I guess 100% only sells goggles now?
Huh?
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kzizok 7/26/2016 9:32pm
7/26/2016 9:32pm Edited Date/Time 7/26/2016 9:34pm
kzizok wrote:
I guess 100% only sells goggles now?
Spooner wrote:
Huh?
Clear vinyl to put over graphics and/or numbers was their specialty (I think they even had pre cut patterns for different bikes). I know they are a goggle company now but didnt know either way if they still offered other products that they were originally known for. Figured it was a long shot but doesn't hurt to ask.
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Turbojez 7/27/2016 12:17am
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You might want to try out 3M Polyurethane Protective Tape. They use this stuff on wind turbine blades for protection, seems tough.
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CrashMaster 7/27/2016 12:37am
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kzizok wrote:
I guess 100% only sells goggles now?
Yup, I used 100% on my bikes tanks and my buddy's old CR tanks since they were all white like my old YZ's.
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Spooner 7/27/2016 4:35am
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kzizok wrote:
Clear vinyl to put over graphics and/or numbers was their specialty (I think they even had pre cut patterns for different bikes). I know they are...
Clear vinyl to put over graphics and/or numbers was their specialty (I think they even had pre cut patterns for different bikes). I know they are a goggle company now but didnt know either way if they still offered other products that they were originally known for. Figured it was a long shot but doesn't hurt to ask.
Haha yeah I forgot all about that. Yep they just do goggles and apparel now.
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mxb2 7/27/2016 10:10am
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Trim the edges.
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kkawboy14 7/27/2016 10:58am
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WD-40

Your graphics should already have clear on them

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