[topgun09]

I want the headlight and the speedo housings black what is the best way to tackle this task? Just wanted to get some info before I started ripping things off and getting crazy with paint and such, any good ideas or even where to begin and what paint would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance

 

[strykenshane]

Take em off, rough em up and shoot em

 

[kraaazymike]

DupliColor Low Gloss Black (DE1634) Engine Ename is what I used. Fairly good match and has stood well for 7 months of weather so far.

 

[topgun09]

So just some spray paint is all I need to use, as far as scuffing them up, is a real fine sand paper good or use something less aggressive?

 

[BOOLSHOT]

I used a scotch brute pad. Just need to get the shine off, so the paint will stick better.

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[kraaazymike]

What Boolshot said or any sand paper 400 or greater. Big marks will show through the paint. Don't forget to use primer too!

 

[stroguy]

I like to strip the chrome down to the plastic. I have finished my ignition/key cover and am working on the speedo cover. As the others have said a scuffing and priming and painting will work just fine.

 

[firelt]

I'm in the process of doing mine now. I removed the pieces and washed them in warm, soapy water and used a mild scratch pad to rough them up just a little bit. Since it's not a huge job I'm using a Krylon Matte Black Fusion that is designed to adhere to plastic. So far I'm pretty happy with it, but we'll see if it has durability.

 

[Natedog]

For all those painting the chrome you DO NOT need to use paint specifically for plastic (i.e. krylon fusion.)

I discovered "long ago" when I did mine that these pieces do indeed have a true chrome finish (i.e. copper, nickle chromium) therefore it has a layer of metal on top of the plastic. So unless you plan on completely removing the chrome, there is no need for plastic specific paint.

A good primer though (like self etching) and you can use pretty much use what ever you want.

Just a heads up.

 

[primeral]

A semi-permanent method is Plastidip. A friend of mine did all of his chrome parts and it looks nice. An advantage would be the ability to peel it off when you got tired of it or when it comes time to resell the bike.

http://www.plastidip.com/blog/2012/07/true-tales-of-plasti-dip-moddin’-a-motorcycle/

 

[firelt]

@ Nate- Thanks for the heads up, I honestly didn't think about that. I am happy with how the Krylon turned out, though. 8)

 

[slick rick]

A semi-permanent method is Plastidip. A friend of mine did all of his chrome parts and it looks nice. An advantage would be the ability to peel it off when you got tired of it or when it comes time to resell the bike.

http://www.plastidip.com/blog/2012/07/true-tales-of-plasti-dip-moddin’-a-motorcycle/

I went the plastidip route

 

[firelt]

I used Krylon ( I posted that earlier) and would not recommend it to anyone. My left boot wore a patch off after 1 short ride. I'm going to have to remove it all and start over with a higher quality product.

Pros/Cons of the plastic dip? Any thoughts?

 

[Zolemite]

You have to use self etching primer on the "fake chrome" first. If going with flat black just use plasti dip. You dont need primer or sanding. Pretty much goes on like paint, then cures. After curing you can pretty much just rub (kinda hard) and then peel off kinda like a latex glove.

 

[firelt]

Thanks- I'll do it next week and then post some pics.

 

[firelt]

Okay, stay away from Krylon- it rubbed off of the crank cover just from my boot after 2 short rides. Plasti-dip up next.