I did not want to jack Byrdman's thread so I started a new one. I have used this stuff for years to protect tanks,tails and on the front of my bikes to collect bugs on those night rides(just peel and toss).Just make up some patterns out of light cardboard to trace and make new ones when needed.Mine covers entire top of tank,hole cut for fuel cap(save and stick on cap so you don't have to peel big peice off when refueling).Save backing paper and put back on film when done.It can be reused several times.Do not use regular contact paper.That **** won't come off.It must be the repositionable stuff. http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/...yword=con-tact Can't speak for other brands(Con-Tact is what I use).