Original tank clear coat - Over or under vinyl decals?

[DMB]

I would like to send my tank, side covers, and tail section to reproductiondecals.com for them to make a set since they do not have this model yet (1980 GS550E). I know that the tail section and side covers are original but I have a question about the decals on the tank.

Was the clear coat from the factory sprayed over the decals? Or were the decals put on over the clear coat?

Thanks.

[Nessism]

Decal is under the paint on the tank.

EDIT: fixed my post

[DMB]

Clear is under the paint on the tank.

Under the paint? Now I am really confused. I thought that you sprayed clear over the paint to protect it.

[salty_monk]

I think he meant to say the decals are under the paint (i.e. the clearcoat goes over the top of the decals).

The paint is under both the decals & the clear (obviously...)

Dan

[Guest]

Was the clear coat from the factory sprayed over the decals?
Thanks.

Yes.......

[DMB]

Thanks. The decals on my bike are most likely original then.

[salty_monk]

Look like it to me & are in a lot better condition than the ones on my 1980 550E... mine have flaked & largely gone white.

Dan

[Nessism]

I think he meant to say the decals are under the paint (i.e. the clearcoat goes over the top of the decals).

The paint is under both the decals & the clear (obviously...)

Dan

Thanks Dan. My mistake.

Clear on tank seals the decals but other parts such as the side covers, fender, tail piece don't seal them. Guess Suzuki was worried about gas spills taking off the decals on the tank but not elsewhere.

[carlos020465]

Decals for my bike..!

I would like to send my tank, side covers, and tail section to reproductiondecals.com for them to make a set since they do not have this model yet (1980 GS550E). I know that the tail section and side covers are original but I have a question about the decals on the tank.

Was the clear coat from the factory sprayed over the decals? Or were the decals put on over the clear coat?

Thanks.

Hi amigos!
Excuse me for this intervention. I need a set of decals for my bike, SUZUKI GS 450 EX, 1981, anyone know where I go in the web??