Help: Installind the protective film on the lower cowling

Bigbeavk · Mar 16, 2009

Before I ruin this stuff I'm looking for some experienced helpfull tips for installing the protective film on the lower cowling. I got this stuff from Premier Cycles. Headlight film didn't work for me so before I go further how about some tips please!!! :blink:

Fairlaner · Mar 16, 2009

Soapy water and a credit card work the best, will allow you to move the film around until you get in the place you want it.

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flyp3 · Mar 16, 2009

Having attempted to do the same with Premier Cycles protective film, I have to say that plenty of soapy water and a plastic squeege combined with warm weather or heat is the best method.

I purchased an entire setup of the Premier Cycles precut protective film for cowling, tank, and luggage last year. The only precut pieces that came close to a proper fit were the luggage. The tank pieces were a little off and all the cowling pieces did not even come close, even if trimmed.

In follow-on discussions with Premier Cycle they stated I had the correct pieces and to just keep working the fit with heat and they would eventually fit. After a weekend of effort, I gave up and threw the stuff away. I have installed protective film on almost every bike I've owned and several cars, never encountering this type of difficulty.

I have had good luck with their luggage racks but cannot recommend their protective film.

fjrrider · Mar 16, 2009

There is so much information on this board, I never heard of this stuff before! Looks pretty neat, checking into it now!

Duff · Mar 16, 2009

I have done this before... twice.

First time was with the do-it-yourself kit that had everything lazer cut to size. ROYAL PITA! I did it on a nice warm day with plenty of soapy water and as much patience as I could muster. Used it that way for about a year or so.

Second time was just before I left MT and wanted it re-done by a pro. My buddy did the same thing with thicker automotive material from a rol and did a magnificient job. Cost was about the same, quality was MUCH better.

Unless you do this for a living, you can't beat the results of having it done by a pro. Anyone who tints windows for a living will work circles around you on this type of stuff.

JMHO

P.S. Go to Cee Baileys and buy real headlight protectos. That thin layer of plastic will do nothing to protect your $300 headlight assembly from a rock kicked up by the car in front of you.