Hi guys! I just had a question regarding the tank decal for the CB650R, I already read all the other forum discussions. I am aware that the tank decals are under the tanks clear coat but I still want to remove them. After removing them I intend to replace them with a gold honda symbol. Would I have to re clear coat the entire tank or is it possible for me to just patch the area that I cut out? I will be taking it to a professional but I just wanted some extra knowledge beforehand. Thank you for your help!
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All 650's Clear coating CB650R Tank
- Thread starter Rhazeil
- Start date
- Oct 1, 2019
From YouTube videos I've watched on repainting gas tanks on bikes and adding decals etc, each coat was wet sanded down to eliminate any grooves/layers of the different coats. Then the final clear coats were added to give a uniform finish.
This guy is great to watch and gives you a good idea of the process.
This guy is great to watch and gives you a good idea of the process.
- Oct 1, 2019
Couldn't agree more. Some things are best left to the professionals.
- Thread starter
- #5
Haha I've already watched videos on how to paint the tank and am familiar with the process. I will most definitely take it to a professional. I was just wondering if it was possible to only patch the clear coat that was being removed rather than redo the whole clear coat.
- Thread starter
- #7
The exact answer I was looking for, thank you! Now I know what to ask for.
- Apr 3, 2019
Hi, were you able to remove the clear-coated decal? looking to do the same to my CBR. Thanks
- Thread starter
- #9
Yeah I was! I will be posting pics in the next few days with all the mods done to my bike. I had to remove the clear coat them carefully scrape the sticker off.
- Apr 3, 2019
So it can be scraped, no need to sand and repaint?
- Thread starter
- #11
- Nov 30, 2021
- Riding Since
- 2006
So how did the tank project turn out? You removed all of the clear coat or just where the graphic is?
- Mar 6, 2022
- Riding Since
- 1990
the tank is a small discreet and easily removed part (three bolts and a few small panels on mine which I did to fit a Quickshifter last week) self sealing fuel connectors too.
Wet sanding the whole tank and redo colour and clear coat probably easier than trying to sand an area, repolish the colour to remove scratches, mask patch and blend the clear coat over the old replaced logos!
And bound to give a perfect finish unlike patching.
Was considering de sticker if mine till I realised the logos and tank graphics are all sealed in on the tank and would look odd with the rest removed!
Have repainted entire aircraft in the past but can’t be doing with repainting the tank so will stick with the CBR650R 2021 graphics, apart from the Honda on the Belly pan (removed) as the white cut edges of the vinyl show up against the red rather than blending due to the angle looking down at them showing the edges. It bugged me!
Good luck whatever you do, hope the results justify the work for you!
Wet sanding the whole tank and redo colour and clear coat probably easier than trying to sand an area, repolish the colour to remove scratches, mask patch and blend the clear coat over the old replaced logos!
And bound to give a perfect finish unlike patching.
Was considering de sticker if mine till I realised the logos and tank graphics are all sealed in on the tank and would look odd with the rest removed!
Have repainted entire aircraft in the past but can’t be doing with repainting the tank so will stick with the CBR650R 2021 graphics, apart from the Honda on the Belly pan (removed) as the white cut edges of the vinyl show up against the red rather than blending due to the angle looking down at them showing the edges. It bugged me!
Good luck whatever you do, hope the results justify the work for you!