Hi, I was lucky enough to acquire my beautiful 748r from Sean off the forum in the summer. I am planning a light resto (it does not need much, just a lick and a promise as my Mum would say). One thing that has been going over in my mind is the Italian flag decals on by the screen. They are vinyl and I simply cant make up my mind to remove them or not. I am now 90% sure what I want to do, but would value the thoughts of the forum. Please cast your vote and I will then let you know the end outcome (I might disagree with you!!). Thanks.
Remove flag decals only, number board suits the overall shape of the bike. Can't help you out with the colour but it's still an "R" so not to worry
If you like them then leave in place until you come to liquidate,perhaps return to original spec at that time in question.
You can predict the future from the pattern of the dead flies on the fairing , admittedly this always turns out to involve a sponge and a bucket of soapy water but who am i to criticize those with clairvoyant abilities.
Right. I thought it would be a lot better without the flags too. Got the stickers off easy. There was a silver pinstripe between the flags and red of the fairing. That came off easy too. But.... There is a line. It won’t polish out. You can feel it with your finger nail. I think it might be a paint protection film but I can’t peel it, even after 5 mins of hot hairdryer on one spot. Any ideas?
That is my suspicion. Just going to pop down to the local RR & Lotus specialist body shop to see what they think. I need the carbon lacquered over the winter so be interesting to hear their professional view. Will report back.
A bodyshop should be able to sort that out quickly and reasonably - its almost winter and you can get it done without missing sunshine days soon. A new set of flag stickers are definitely cheaper and Image works will be able to make them in a heartbeat.
