Instrument Decal Replacement

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Instrument Decal Replacement

11 Feb 2013 01:18
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Getting some new rev counter and speedo decals from Reproduction Decals in Canada to replace the faded ones on my '78 Z1-R (Australian Model). Anyone had experience with removal of the "old" decals - what is the best method - mechanical/chemical? any chemicals to use or NOT use? Thanks.
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1968 Norton P11A Desert Sled
Other bike (and daily ride)
2004 Yamaha FZR 600
Previous Bikes
78 Z1-R (resto)
91 Zephyr 750
73 Mach IV (Resto)
78 Z1-R
78 Z1-R (stolen)
76 Z900
76 Z650
73 Mach IV
72 Mach III

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Re: Instrument Decal Replacement

11 Feb 2013 13:28
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i thought the originals were not a decal.

in which case you would just clean the gauge faces with some acetone or similar and apply the decals.

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Re: Instrument Decal Replacement

28 Feb 2013 21:05
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You're right - originals were screen printed onto the face plate. Attached is some info on preparing the faces, provided by Reproduction Decals in Canada, for anyone's info.
Current Project
1968 Norton P11A Desert Sled
Other bike (and daily ride)
2004 Yamaha FZR 600
Previous Bikes
78 Z1-R (resto)
91 Zephyr 750
73 Mach IV (Resto)
78 Z1-R
78 Z1-R (stolen)
76 Z900
76 Z650
73 Mach IV
72 Mach III

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