ST1300 Vinyl Wrap

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Hello ST-Owners,

I am wondering if any of y'all have looked into wrapping the ST1300, I saw pictures of a beautiful job on vynil wrapping site. (Pictures attached)

Is the owner of this bike a member of the forum? I would like to know how much vinyl is needed for the bike.

Thanks everyone and happy riding!!
 

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Likely non U.S. since the decal is Pan European... It's a good job if it's a wrap. I've never seen this one on the site but I could have missed it.
 
What makes you think it's wrap vs paint, if you zoom in on the fender; where it attaches to the fork you see two straight edges 90*, vinyl doesn't bend well. I'm thinking paint, but it is beautiful.
 
Do keep in mind that wraps last 2-5 years, especially if it's outdoors a lot. Removing the vinyl is a huge mess and a major PITA. Paint will be a better long term choice, unless you want something that can't be painted (i.e. carbon fiber design, etc.).
 
Beautiful wrap, and likely professionally done (since you mentioned vinyl wrapping site). I'm amazed at how vinyl continues to improve in both color and quality. Are you planning on doing this yourself? If so, buy a lot extra... to do a great job, you will likely have to redo certain areas if you want a near perfect job, especially if you are working with some to the newer finishes like satin or certain colors (chameleon, for example). Stretch the vinyl too much, and you introduce irregularities in the finish. I'm a bit better than a novice, and I rarely get it perfect on first application. Take your time, and work in a very clean environment. Invest in the proper tools (relatively inexpensive) and knifeless tape (3M is best IMO). If you don't have patience, time to learn how to count to 10(0)... ;)

That said, I rarely use vinyl wrap... it's beautiful for sure, but my OCD/perfectionism often write checks my patience/skills can't cash. Plus my eyes don't see the detail they used to see. I usually have my son and his friend do this for me. They are both sponsored by Tinybot IIRC, and the color palette and surface finishes are simply beautiful. Here is my son's bike that he wrapped with one of Tinybot's color-changing vinyls.

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What makes you think it's wrap vs paint, if you zoom in on the fender; where it attaches to the fork you see two straight edges 90*, vinyl doesn't bend well. I'm thinking paint, but it is beautiful.
The only reason I think is a wrap and not paint is because I got the picture from a supposed review on a site selling vinyl wrap.


I have no experience with vinyl wrap but for what I've seen online, wrap can bend however you want it to.
 
What makes you think it's wrap vs paint, if you zoom in on the fender; where it attaches to the fork you see two straight edges 90*, vinyl doesn't bend well. I'm thinking paint, but it is beautiful.
... I saw pictures of a beautiful job on vynil wrapping site. (Pictures attached)
This? ^^^
 
Do keep in mind that wraps last 2-5 years, especially if it's outdoors a lot. Removing the vinyl is a huge mess and a major PITA. Paint will be a better long term choice, unless you want something that can't be painted (i.e. carbon fiber design, etc.).
"Carbon fiber design" is the same as buying a fake Rolex... I'd be happier with a real Timex ;)
 
Beautiful wrap, and likely professionally done (since you mentioned vinyl wrapping site). I'm amazed at how vinyl continues to improve in both color and quality. Are you planning on doing this yourself? If so, buy a lot extra... to do a great job, you will likely have to redo certain areas if you want a near perfect job, especially if you are working with some to the newer finishes like satin or certain colors (chameleon, for example). Stretch the vinyl too much, and you introduce irregularities in the finish. I'm a bit better than a novice, and I rarely get it perfect on first application. Take your time, and work in a very clean environment. Invest in the proper tools (relatively inexpensive) and knifeless tape (3M is best IMO). If you don't have patience, time to learn how to count to 10(0)... ;)

That said, I rarely use vinyl wrap... it's beautiful for sure, but my OCD/perfectionism often write checks my patience/skills can't cash. Plus my eyes don't see the detail they used to see. I usually have my son and his friend do this for me. They are both sponsored by Tinybot IIRC, and the color palette and surface finishes are simply beautiful. Here is my son's bike that he wrapped with one of Tinybot's color-changing vinyls.

Screen Shot 2025-06-02 at 1.48.28 PM.png
That looks incredible!! Thanks for sharing
 
That looks incredible!! Thanks for sharing
Since you seem to like cool green shades...

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tinybotvinyl's Gloss Galaxy Dust Ghost Green (looked it up on his Instagram)

The "kids" these days are doing some very cool things with vinyl. This isn't your father's vinylmobile... :roflmao:

I'm an old school paint kind of guy, but I'm considering a wrap myself if I can convince my son to part with some of his precious time, lol.
 
The only reason I think is a wrap and not paint is because I got the picture from a supposed review on a site selling vinyl wrap.


I have no experience with vinyl wrap but for what I've seen online, wrap can bend however you want it to.
experiment, buy a small piece of wrap and try doing your mirror. I've done it on some interior parts it takes time to learn. Curved surfaces can be challenging.
 
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