Awesome video. Found your video after two day of just about giving up! We followed it step by step and my bike turned out perfect. We wrapped the tank and the front and side fairing of my Versys X300 in matte black vinyl. Thanks again!

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

good deal

@PTerracina

3 ай бұрын

I was about to leave a very similar comment, but decided I’d read a few comments first and yours was the first one. I’ve been trying to wrap a Vespa scooter and nearly gave up last night. But I’m so glad I saw this video & love your thorough explanation of each little aspect of the process! I’ve watched so many other vinyl wrapping how-to videos, but haven’t found a motorcycle/scooter video as thorough as yours. Thank you!

This did actually come out good, but my Lord you would have saved so much time and effort doing this in one piece. This was filmed 3 years ago so I can't really blame you... there are so many better and easier techniques that have come about since then.

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

I'd have to see it to believe it. One piece on these tanks with compound curves, you'll get so much wrinkles

ive had great luck with your kits. I just did a helmet. I made a jig for my vise it is priceless simple 2x4 wrapped in bath towels. take your time this should take 3 hours!

@bikeskinz

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! glad you liked it

I have a better understanding of the process thanks to this video. Thank you for sharing.

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Best tutorial out right now, I can't wait to kill it on my tank wrap , knifeless seaming was what I needed to see and I was good to go, thanks dude

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

thankz

That is some truly awesome work you did there my friend. I certainly don't have the patience to do something like this, but at least I now know that paying someone else to do it is well worth every dime.

You guys make it look so easy

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

thankz

Amazing. My local wrap shop won't do this for me so I'm going to try it myself.

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

Sure, it's not that hard. Email us through the bikeskinz site if you have any questions.

Regardless of the resistance of the wrap, an open flame introduces other risks when working on an enclosed garage.

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

That's why we tape it shut

well done vid. was going to look for someone in the Chicago land are to wrap my bike...Your Video makes me believe with some patience I can get it done. Thx

That is truly impressive. Hats off to you. I was doing sign making for a few years, I can appreciate it.

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is a fantastic how-to video. Very well done. I am thinking about getting a used bike that has a pretty hideous paint/wrap job and this will definitely help when I want to change it.

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, just remember we're here for you. And just remember this time of the year is a great time to start a project, just search Bikeskinz and you can find our site and us on Facebook.

great job man, thanks for the upload.

Wow that came out good. Wish I had time and patience for this haha

Wow that looks nice!!!

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

thanz

GREAT VIDEO THANKS FOR MAKING IT

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

my pleasure

very informative thank you

OUTSTANDING JOB. I have to admit, at first it looked like a basket of snakes.. I didn't see how it was going to come out. I was really sweating it. But like magic (artistic magic) shazam.... A WORK OF ART. Beyond inspiring. Thank you for taking the time and sharing your know-how.

@bikeskinz

8 жыл бұрын

+OvalWingNut LOL, basket of snakes!

Amazing, thank`s Buddy....looks Wonderful !!

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great work Thanks for such a detailed video

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

thanks

Great job bud..

Awesome job Paul!

Great video. Thanks!

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Nice. Very helpful. Thanks bro.

Thank´s for this fine video, nice job .

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

awesome awesome awesome!!! I just learned alot. THANK YOU SIR

dude your awesome! excellent instructions and eye for detail.... Im totally stoked and ready to wrap my VTX 1300c.

@bikeskinz

8 жыл бұрын

+Colossal 305 Send us an email through our Bikeskinz site so we can get started.

@salvalara236

8 жыл бұрын

+Bikeskinz Will do thanks!

The tape he used is call Knifeless tspe. You can get it on amazon.

Thanks man! perfect instructions

hi there, great video- and although i have done this a few times it has helped seeing someone elses take on things! would the knifeless tape cut through the 3d carbon effect type wrap too? this method looks like exactly the sort of thing i need, however, the 3d type is a lot thicker than standard vinyl

well done.

good job fella

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for this video! I've been thinking about wrapping my bike, but after watching this I know I'm going to do it!

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

Great, we have a site and a Facebook page. Just email us through there if you have any questions about install or custom designs.

Its called Knifeless Finishing Tape. Feller's sells it and it can also be ordered off Amazon

grate video , im going to attempt it lol

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Clive cherry tom Cool, if you have any questions or want to place and order just check out our site and send us an email.

Man knows what hes doing. Good job. How much would be a good descent price for a skin for K9 GSXR 750 and how much is a good price for labor?

thanks a lot for the very excellent video ... nice greetings from koblenz, germany ;-)

Nice video mate :o)

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

thankz

Excellent tutorial, learned a lot from it, got a question though, I don't know if I skipped a part or if it wasn't described. When you use the torch in the gas tank, shoukd we make sure the tank is full/empty or it doesn't matter? I knew that the gas fumes can ignite instantly. What is your recommendation.

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

It's simple, just keep the gas cap closed. Same theory of grilling on a propane grill and that's not even a closed system, you have open flame near a tank with gas in it. Perfectly safe.

I have never used any kind of wrap on anything.Your video just answered all kinds of questions. My problem is the complex curves of a 36" model sailboat, watching you do that tank gives me hope that this just might work. How ever I am trying to duplicate the Hugo Boss boat which has a chrome finish. From what I understand the chrome wrap does not stretch as much.

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

William McKelvy That's right, the chrome doesnt, and it shows stretch marks

Awsome job!!!!! I'm gonna do that to my 1998 vfr800 streetfighter. Thanx.

Holy shit your good at wraping

I like the striping tape you are using. I had noticed that while clearing excess you were taking care to not contact the paint with your knife but when you cut the first layer on the LH side you used the knife directly on the vinyl with the paint just on the other side. I would assume that you were using light pressure, but wouldn't you prefer to drop the striping tape first so that you have a back stop to cut into if you were to over-cut?

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, the knifeless finishing tape is better to use anytime you'd be cutting against paint. If I had to do this again I wouldn't have done it that way, it was kinda an on the fly video and done 5 years ago. I think at the time I didn't think it would matter since it's behind where the plastic tank trim went.

doing it in 1 part is the hard ;) this is easy

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, way easier to get the sides even with two sides and a top, also less wrinkles to have to stretch out, which mean the color stays better.

thanks!

Thanks

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

No problem

I'm replacing the tank on my bike but instead of painting, I'm considering this wrap technology... How durable is it? will it stand to the elements like paint, or does it have to be treated with more care? BTW... Excellent video and instructions, and you certainly made it look easy but not sure if I'll be able to do it myself though.

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Sam Armor its pretty durable. You wouldn't want to drag a boot across it with buckles, but you wouldn't do that with paint either. Its good to go with gas and oil, just wipe it off and clean it. But I've tested piece with gas on it over night and it doesn't eat through it. You don't want get gas near a seam though. That would soften the adhesive and could cause problems. I'm sure Acetone and brake fluid wouldn't do so great though. If you have any more questions email us through our bikeskinz site, we're also on Facebook

Hi. I used your video to help me wrap my Kawasaki ZX6r gas tank and it came out GREAT!!!!! I have noticed now that the seams that on the top of the tank (which connect the side and top vinyl piece) are lifting. What do you suggest to help fix this issue. I'm using the 3M vinyl carbon fiber wrap. Thanks for your suggestions!!! Your video was AWESOME!!

@bikeskinz

8 жыл бұрын

+Heather Weisbrot (Helmet Hed) Some of the other 3M products like the carbon fiber stuff doesn't perform like the 3m cast vinyl we use. You may could try the Primer 94 made by 3M. You could maybe call Feller's and they'll help you diagnose it.

thank you for the video. got a question - if you are doing ajob like that (naked bike no side plastic) what do you charge ?

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

Probably around $250

I know it's been 7 yrs but do you remember what the name/style is called I this wrap? Living the purple design.

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

That wrap is the Storm wrap, its on our facebook and is a custom order

whats the name of the green tape? where can i buy it? thanks!

Couldn't do it in one piece? I'm about to tackle a 2006 Ducati Monster tank and the curve where you tuck your knees in are pretty deep.

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

Sure, you can do it in one piece. It's harder for some tanks that have more side area instead of a lot of plastic trim that comes up the side. It's also hard to have a graphic that has equal specific side graphics because when you're wrapping as one piece you can't control the placement like you can't if the sides were separate. This graphic on this particular tank is just stormy clouds in the design, so it's kinda not as good of an example of the purchase of why do it in pieces I know.

Just wondering if you were to lay out the knife tape for the center section on the tank then put the side panels and centre panel on then pull the knife tape, would the knife tape go through both and would the sides perfectly line up with the centre so there is no overlap line?

@bikeskinz

8 жыл бұрын

+W0rp3D No you really want to have an overlap with this stuff. If you don't it will pull apart.

cest magnifique

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

huh?

Would you suggest first taking off the bike branding? I'm thinking about wrapping my bike and was wondering if i first need to take off the original stickers or if i can just wrap over it without the stickers being too visible. I noticed how the kawasaki logo was not that visible after the wrap was applied.

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

It's a risk/reward preference. In my opinion its not worth it for the work involved in sanding the factory tank decals because they are clear coated. Plus that makes it where you can't take it back to factory if you're tired of the wrap or are trying to sell the bike.

@uNexAPB

7 жыл бұрын

Bikeskinz thank you for the quick response

Amazing

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

thank you!

question, how does the oil from your hands affect the adhesion of the wrap? just since it takes so much manipulation to get it to sit correctly.

@bikeskinz

8 жыл бұрын

+ThatGUY1027 Excellent question. I may have mentioned this in one of my other videos. You don't want to be handling this material in a room that's so hot your hands sweat. If you're hands are just sweating slightly, say in a 70 degree room, you can get away with wiping your hands with alcohol every so often.

May I ask why do you use a Blow torch instead of a Heat Gun? Is it more accurate or just preference? Thanks for ANY info ..

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

You can use either one. Most of the time with a bike you're heating a smaller area so it's kinda faster and more convenient.

Probably not, the knifeless tape is made for the wraps only I think.

Do you have link or info on that wrap? That design/color is nice!!!

@bikeskinz

8 жыл бұрын

Alain Reyes You'd have to email us through our site which is at the bottom left of the video, youtube doesnt allow links.

About to rap my shit took some tips my man thanks team kawi👍☺

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

you should wrap your bike

gracias

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

welcome

Can you take the factory handlebars and put on clip-ons with risers built into them like these

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

I guess

That is one helluva good job. Great finish although I suspect you make it look a lot easier than it is - must take alot of practice?

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's not easy but we hope the videos help. Also if any of our customers mess up or damage a piece during install we can still individual sections for just $4 per sq foot as replacements. Just search "bikeskinz" to find our site or check us out on Facebook.

Good

Does the the wrapping stick to pure metal with no paint? Does it get rusty under it? Sry about my english but I hope you get what I mean

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Miika Peltola I'd probably recommend priming it, but it will stick to metal.

When you cut the excess vinyl, will it scratch the orignal paint?

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

You can damage paint if you're cutting overlapping seams and not using the "Knifeless Finishing Tape" we demonstrate using in the video.

Nicely done. Any videos on hayabusa?

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Nikmat Muhd we just have what we have posted. But if you look up bikeskinz on Facebook we have examples of our work.

@PeminatMatiKeras

9 жыл бұрын

Ok what your facebook address

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Nikmat Muhd You have to just do a search for bikeskinz, you can't type out web addresses and URL's in youtube comments.

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Nikmat Muhd just email me through our site or call 828-333-4661

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Nikmat Muhd Just search bikeskinz and you'll find our page

two questions how do you do that to a matte painted motorcycle? how do you wrap the fenders especially the front one cuz if you cut it right at the edge the water can get into it and over the period of very little time the wrap will leave the fender

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

This stuff sticks to matte. For wrapping and trimming to the edge you definitely want to use the 3M primer 94 at the edge. In the past I've wrapped to the edge and not used the Primer 94 and it will pull back from the edge on ya if it's not heat set.

@javedfazil6686

7 жыл бұрын

Bikeskinz ok. thanks for the reply. by the way excellent upload and skills. God bless you

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Sir. Does any of this process harm the original paint job? Even say after 3 or more years?

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

not if installed properly

Does too much stretch distort the printed image?

Usually around $400-600

Any tips on hayabusa gen 2. If i would like to do full decal.

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Nikmat Muhd Our channel has a lot more videos of installing different areas. I'd say watch all of them and take your time.

Which series and color of wrap did you use?

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

That one is 3m, we by default print on avery now

What is the green tape with cutting string call?

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

3M knifeless Finishing tape

can you add a wrap on top of another wrap?

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldnt

Ok, is filler or base coat ok or do I have to paint it?

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Miika Peltola its ok as long as it's bonded properly

How much vinyl does it take to cover all fairings and tank

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

Not much

@bikeskinz

6 жыл бұрын

There's an overlap

is it possible to do this with one big piece?

@bikeskinz

8 жыл бұрын

+james B For this bike's tank, and for this design on the wrap, yes. We've also wrapped other bikes with one piece. Most of our designs on our site do however have graphics on the side of the tank which make it hard to get the distance and angle correct if it was done in one piece. Also stretching/shrinking for the relief as a 1 piece is more difficult, and in some cases will require a relief cut. Doing a tank in 3 pieces is a little easier for most.

Where can I buy a torch like that?👍🏼

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

We now recommend a heat gun, the one I use now is a variable temp Bauer from Harbor Freight, about $25

" What do you prefer,hydrographics or this method"?

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Well you can only do patterns with hydro. Wraps are the way to go if you have a design where you have elements in the design that have to be in certain locations.

from where we will get wrap paper ?

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

well sell kits from our site in the description

What is the name of the tape you are using?

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Knifeless Finishing Tape, you can find it at Fellers and Amazon.

I going to do to my bike myself

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

Very doable, just take your time

Have you attempted a one piece wrap for a tank?

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Sure, on some tanks you can do one piece. You need a lot more measurements to get tank side graphics on both sides to position correctly. This one obviously doesn't have side graphics so it's confusing to people why we're installing it with two sides, it lets you have less excess wrinkles to stretch out on most tanks.

what call name green sticker?

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

beats me

how much fils should I buy for a cruiser?

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

It varies, we set these up with templates so you have individual pieces that are oversized. If you just buy solid colors or patterns by the yard you're going to do a lot of guess work and have a lot of wasted material.

Dude... is there ANY gas in the tank...fumes...open flame...r u ok.?

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

I think so

looks like my bowling ball

@bikeskinz

4 жыл бұрын

then you have pretty balls

wouldn't a heat gun be as good and no open flames around a gas tank, either.

@bikeskinz

7 жыл бұрын

Yes a heat gun is better, the Propane technique is just a cheap old school way. The heat guns with the accurate heat settings are even better.

How about I pay for your plane ticket and hotel room to San Francisco and you spend a couple hours wrapping my bike?

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Sidra Neal well it takes around 16 hours to do a total bike. You'd probably be better off finding someone local. Check out our site and send us an email and we could maybe help you locate someone more local.

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What is the name of the tape you are using?

@bikeskinz

9 жыл бұрын

Knifeless Finishing Tape