RZ500 decals
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RZ500 decals
Need the decals for RZ500 belly pan, can someone recommend a decal supplier please.
Thanks,
Shaun.
Thanks,
Shaun.
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Re: RZ500 decals
RDdecals.com. Mark is the best in the business. I've used his decals for many restorations and projects. He will do custom work as well
https://rddecals.afegraphics.com/index. ... White-Blue'" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I used his decals on this one a few weeks ago.
https://rddecals.afegraphics.com/index. ... White-Blue'" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I used his decals on this one a few weeks ago.
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I also have a set from him, they look good and seem to be good quality.
Can`t tell you how accurate they are compared to the original, but as they are often used it should be OK.
The Vinyl is Oracal 751C, the same as I`m using in my vinyl cutter (just can`t print on it).
I have good experience with this stuff.
Can`t tell you how accurate they are compared to the original, but as they are often used it should be OK.
The Vinyl is Oracal 751C, the same as I`m using in my vinyl cutter (just can`t print on it).
I have good experience with this stuff.
My bikes:
RD500 YPVS 1GE
RD350 YPVS 31K 1985
Honda CBR 1000 RR SC57
Yamaha R1 RN04
RD500 YPVS 1GE
RD350 YPVS 31K 1985
Honda CBR 1000 RR SC57
Yamaha R1 RN04
Re: RZ500 decals
I have used these decal kits on multiple builds and never had any probs with them, They look great and are easy to fit, even the decals on curves etc...
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
Re: RZ500 decals
Thanks everyone, I went ahead and ordered the decals from rddecals. Will post the results when done.
Shaun.
Shaun.
Re: RZ500 decals
Hello Silverstrom,
my blue stripe for the belly pan is wider at one end - it goes from 20mm to 25mm. Does the wider end go in front or in the back?
Also, are you going to put clearcoat on top of the decals? I know that original bodywork does not have it, but it may add extra protection for the decals. On the other hand, often these clearcoated fairings look "over-restored" if you know what I mean.
my blue stripe for the belly pan is wider at one end - it goes from 20mm to 25mm. Does the wider end go in front or in the back?
Also, are you going to put clearcoat on top of the decals? I know that original bodywork does not have it, but it may add extra protection for the decals. On the other hand, often these clearcoated fairings look "over-restored" if you know what I mean.
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Re: RZ500 decals
I heard it`s not good to use clear coat over decals on flexible parts.
If you bend it, the clear coat can break off the vinyl.
This is why they don`t use clear coat in mass production except on steel tanks (my Fireblade plastic tank cover has also no clear coat on it)
If you bend it, the clear coat can break off the vinyl.
This is why they don`t use clear coat in mass production except on steel tanks (my Fireblade plastic tank cover has also no clear coat on it)
My bikes:
RD500 YPVS 1GE
RD350 YPVS 31K 1985
Honda CBR 1000 RR SC57
Yamaha R1 RN04
RD500 YPVS 1GE
RD350 YPVS 31K 1985
Honda CBR 1000 RR SC57
Yamaha R1 RN04
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Re: RZ500 decals
If I remember correctly, the wider part goes to the rear. That should be the curved section of the decal. https://rddecals.afegraphics.com/view_p ... Kit-R00435" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;wolfgangh wrote:Hello Silverstrom,
my blue stripe for the belly pan is wider at one end - it goes from 20mm to 25mm. Does the wider end go in front or in the back?
Also, are you going to put clearcoat on top of the decals? I know that original bodywork does not have it, but it may add extra protection for the decals. On the other hand, often these clearcoated fairings look "over-restored" if you know what I mean.
No, I didn't clear coat over them. I've restored many bikes and used many decals. The only decals with clear coat are on the gas tank. As Speed Freak notes, clearing over decals on plastic can lead to problems. Now, having just said that, I do clear coat over decals on custom projects that use fiberglass bodywork.
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I confirm , wide end is on back .
Re: RZ500 decals
Are Marks's decals (RDdecals) glossy like the originals? I have ordered the decal set from reproductiondecals (Diaböo cycles) and they ar a bit dull, so would require clearcoating to look glossy like the originals. I need to decide whether to Order Mark's decals or apply extra clearcoat to mine