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Posted by gdrudd13
 - August 25, 2016, 08:20:40 AM

I used the double sided tape that's used for holding automotive molding on cars. It's been several years with no issues. When I bought the bike they were (barely) attached with silicone, wouldn't recommend that route. I haven't clear coated mine, and they still look fine. When you do attach them, make sure to clean the area of the tank really well, removing any/all wax and grease.

Posted by bambam0099
 - August 24, 2016, 10:03:33 AM
Quote from: Trall on August 23, 2016, 20:02:20 PM

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Also what did you use Silicone adhesive or a different product to adhere them?  What is the most user friendly way to adhere them to the tank?
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With my set, the 1st thing I did was heat the emblems up with a hair dryer to soften them up and then pressed and held on the tank to get a good form.
Then, we used the double sided, clear, 10lb Gorilla tape.   Had the emblems on the bike for a year (before selling) and it still seemed solidly held on.

Here is the directions from Zambini:

Posted by pcarrell
 - August 24, 2016, 08:32:20 AM

I never clear coated my Zambini emblems.  I just washed them the same as the bike.

I ran them under very warm water to form them to the tank, then I used silicone adhesive to install them.  Only one came off in my accident, and they were on since 2009 through all kinds of weather.

That airbox cover looks a lot like an old Indian horn cover.

Posted by mittico68
 - August 24, 2016, 04:29:20 AM

I don't wanna hijack this tread, but... man! That airbox (see pic n.1) is really cool!!
Wonder if it's an oem Indian's accessory, or maybe it's been customized...

Posted by Trall
 - August 23, 2016, 20:02:20 PM

I was wondering for those that own the Zambini War bonnet (Native American 3) gas tank emblems or the newer version Red Hawk 3 made with the same materials if they had clear coated their emblems?

Also what did you use Silicone adhesive or a different product to adhere them?  What is the most user friendly way to adhere them to the tank?

I spoke with John Zambini and he did not know how they would react being clear coated.  He said he applies an coating to protect them after their made and they just need occasional waxing.

My painter is getting close on finishing the tank painting and I need to decide if clear coating them will have any negative impacts or go with the way they came and just wax now and then.

Thx in Advance

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