Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Tank protector

[Col996s]

After getting a nasty scratch on my tank I am replacing my stick on plastic "Carbon" tank protector with a hard carbon fibre one shaped to the tank which will cover a bigger area.
What is the best way to stick it to the tank?

[antonye]

Silicon sealant worked best for me.

Spend some time making it fit first; use a hair dryer to heat the carbon so you soften it slightly and bend it to fit snug all round.

[007]

I agree, apply some heat to the tank guard with a hair dyrer and use silicone sealant. Once bonded it will not budge!

Best of luck.

[Col996s]

Thanks guys.

I've no other use for a hair dryer these days so might as well make use of it for this.

[Col996s]

Searchs under the stairs......I know I've got a tube of silicone somewhere.

Good news I've found it, only a quater used.

Bad news I've left the lid off. I've now got one solid block of silicon. Drat!

Off to the shops.

[antonye]

Ha! Exactly the same thing happened to mine when I went to use it the other day. The lid was on but I think it was a few years old so it had all set. Mind you, I didn't realise until I'd nearly broken my fingers trying to pump it through!