1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

1983 aluminum tank restoration

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by RUF, Jan 7, 2014.

  1. oldbikedude Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Honey Brook Pa.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 wr 430 with cr suspension
    Other Motorcycles:
    66flh,67 CA77,76 CR125M,73H1,74ty250
    nice job....cheers:cheers:
  2. Puckerbush Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Anaheim Hills, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '79 390 CR and '08 TE510
    I've done several of the sticker tanks. First off, the Avery conform chrome does exactly what the name implies. "Conforms" to the shape of the tank. And if you use the bottom of the tank as a straight reference, you will be pretty close. Then take a damp rag and plastic burnishing tool and work the sticker onto the tank. You can eliminate the wrinkles on the 1/4" pinstripe tape by using a hair blower and heating up the tape to follow around a curve with no wrinkles. When you get the decals on and three coats of clear, you will be pleased with your work. This is not rocket science and it's not showroom quality. But it is respectable and will get compliments.
    BTW, the chrome stickers with the white pinstripe included are junk. I've heard a lot of bad reports about them. With the Avery Conform Chrome stickers, you get just the sticker cut to fit your model tank.
  3. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
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    mounted on Drew Smiths bike
  4. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    where is the taillight?? that's 50 points!!