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  1. 02-16-2011, 04:21 PM #1
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    New Clarke 350x white tank

    The new Clarke 350x tank came today and looks great. I was hesitant to buy it after reading about Dcreels issue with Clarke's white Tecate tanks. It was under $200 and I got it new off Ebay with a 14 day full money back garantee so I took the chance. It doesnt appear to have any air bubbles or thin spots and the coloring is good. I also went for a new Armor Tech valve.
    I will update after mounting and the test ride. Now what's this I am hearing about my new decals are going to bubble up? Is there any way to stop this?
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  2. 02-16-2011, 04:24 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ironbnder View Post
    Now what's this I am hearing about my new decals are going to bubble up? Is there any way to stop this?
    If you figure it out, let me know... mine bubbled. I heard that if you perforate the decals, it won't happen. I haven't tried it yet.


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  3. 02-16-2011, 04:53 PM #3
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    They do sell perforated decals and I have a set for my Tecate, but I haven't put them on yet. You can coat the tank with Caswell and I hear that works well. Ask Johnny Swinehart.
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    Looks good.. Makes me sad that they don't care enought to sell a good 84-85 Tecate tank. Maybe thats why they don't mold Clarke into the Tecate tank.
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    I do recommend coating it, ll my white Clarke tanks are yellow, not the IMS tanks though.......
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    I just put the decals on my tank shrouds.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirtcrasher View Post
    I do recommend coating it, ll my white Clarke tanks are yellow, not the IMS tanks though.......
    +1 on coating it NOW....mine too....I repainted them white after trying everything to bleach out the yellowing
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    I decals have been on my red clarke tank for over 2 years and gets riden hard all year long. Decals are still in good shape
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    Please explain this coating.....
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    Here are a couple (pages) of postings on the subject.

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    I put the tank on today without any probelms. I had to spread it open at the bottom and force it onto the front rubbers, but it fits good. I like it.

    jeswineharts link above did not work. Someone please discuss the tank coating or help with a link. I have had no luck with a search.
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