To Ventureshield Or Not

Where the piece of ventureshield kit is smaller than the total area it covers like on the tank, yes you can see the edge but it is not obtrusive. Where it covers the whole area like the mudguard, no you cannot. It has been fitted to my girlfriend's Diavel for a year and it still adheres everywhere and looks good. Even takes a polish. My boot rubbed the rear seat cover so it did its job but it has marked. The instructions from a year ago were inadequate so it took us a full day to fit all the kit but the care we took has paid dividends. We recently saw a Diavel with a kit where the edges were tatty which mght have been down to fitting. Is it worth it ? IMO absolutely, does a good job if you are prepared to invest the time needed to do a proper job. Andy

 

Conquest (Steve) Carbon fitted a full kit to a Speed triple for me a couple of years ago and made a very fine job of it. That was a pearl white paint job and you couldn't see the edges unless you really looked for them, even when the bike was dirty. A couple of pieces went on to near matt black paintwork and even they weren't that visible. Steve has done quite a few of these kits and he's very good at it, using lots of water and his fingers rather than the rubber tool thing to push the air out.
Care and patience seem to be the key. Its pretty forgiving, you can take it off and reposition it if needs be.
I have to admit this isn't really my skill set. I'd rather twiddle spanners than wrestle a floppy, slippery piece of invisible plastic and drive myself mad chasing air bubbles. I would get someone else to do mine. Its worth doing though. And people with pristine Streetfighters should know that the front edge of the seat rubs the paint off the tank. You can't see it till the seat comes off but its bugging. A strip of venture shield would prevent this. It will also do the job of a tank pad if like me you thing the things disfigure a tank.

 

Try Tony James Designs, 07718 000561, tonyjamesdesigns.com he has done a couple of my bikes and my mates, cracking job, mobile and in the Midlands.

 

The advice is not to put it on new paint.

I did my panigale myself and found it infuriating and very time consuming. I cleaned, polished / compounded then removed the polish / compound on every panel with tar remover and then isopropyl alcohol prior to applying each piece.

The venture shield is not the prettiest however given that the paint on the panigale is extremely soft I'd say it's worthwhile.

Although it took an extreme amount of time to complete the fitment is better than many a professional job that I've seen.

If doing it yourself, distilled water and not too much of it (with a drop of baby shampoo) is advised.

I bought my kit from 3Dom wraps. I've no idea how the pieces are cut however the sizing of several pieces of the kit I purchased was woeful.

 

feck the shield, where are the pics? :Watching:

 

Based on @JimVee 's recommendation I had paint protection film installed on my Multistrada 1200 by Tony Hill (Tony James Designs), he did an excellent job. He designed the kit and even made up some extra pieces for me using design software and a cutter in his van, as he did installation in my garage.

I had VentureShield installed on my previous Multistrada, it lasted well after nearly year years. There were a lot of boot marks on the painted pannier covers which I couldn't "polish out" however it did save the paint underneath. I understand that the film can be removed, so any marked areas could be replaced if required.

Having seen the installation process a couple of times, it's not something I'd try myself. @1976dc has described the installation process pretty well if you want to attempt it yourself.

 

I have it on my 899, was on there when I got it in September. Seems to be holding up pretty well so far (about 1k miles) but we will see long term.

From more than 3ft u really can't even see it!!

 

Last shot of the tank may show it better

 

9k on my 899 since ventureshield & still looks mint.

 

Tony James designs is your man, google him and give him a call, fitted it on my 1198s and helmet well worth it, and you don't want an ugly stone chip on your bike especially if it's just been re sprayed. He fits all of jhps stuff to

He's workshop is based in Shirley (Solihull) but I think he can do mobile

 

Another thumbs up for Tony James, he treats your bike as if it were his own!!

 

Have you seen the 899 in the Who's Still Riding In December In The Uk thread, not sure 'treats your bike as if it were his own' inspires me with much confidence!

 

I've not bothered with shielding mine.

I like polishing it too much!

 

Don't you find the painting by numbers see through paint fades & scratches around your crotch (either side of the tank pad , assuming you've got one)? It was a constant battle & one of the the reasons I shielded it. You can wax over the the shield & polish the rest & it comes up a treat.

 

I can't say I've noticed it on mine, but I've got a tank protector and the R&G tank grips on the side of my tank, which offer good protection...

 

If you're wanting a paint protection film I'd go for Xpel. It's a bit more expensive, but their kits cover the entire bike and the film is self-healing. Here's a video of it in action...

 

I had it on my monster. steep learning curve with the application, but once you get a feel for it and take your time then you can hardly tell it is on. It does scuff, but can be easily removed and replace individual panels.

It is worth getting a tac cloth to remove any dust, and if doing it in your garage, make sure you sweep the floor, or put some sheets down to minimise dust. Nothing worse then getting all the air bubbles out only to find a grit spec, you can remove and reapply. I've got a kit on order for my 1299 and I'll apply it before taking her out on her maiden voyage.