Member Contributer CBVFRbikeboy Posted February 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2013 Well, I've been putting it off for a while, but the myriad of stone chips on the lower fairing have finally got to me. I took the tail light surrond in to my paint guy to have the red and white colour-matched in preparation for the re-spray. Turns out as I was sanding away that this job has been done before by someone. There was a layer of grey primer under the top coat. Anyway, got stuck into it today, and managed to shoot some white primer surfacer on in, then go over the chips with some spot-putty. Then I shot another coat of primer, and prepared the masking to blend the top coat back. While I have the "Fighting Red" as well, I'm not inclined to repaint the red as it's in good condition. I might just touch up the edges where they've chipped a bit. The front mudguard has a nasty scratch on it, so I'll repaint that at some point as well. cheers ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted February 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2013 Wow, looking nice! Thoughts about doing some kind of rubberized protective coating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CBVFRbikeboy Posted February 14, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2013 Wow, looking nice! Thoughts about doing some kind of rubberized protective coating? Well no, I hadn't really, but perhaps it might be OK on the lower 'inside' section that cops all the crap from the front tyre? I think it would be too thick to do much more than that with it, and difficult to blend into the rest of the fairing. I like your thinking cheers ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted February 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'd toyed with the idea on some of the parts lower to the ground. Frankly, Plasti-dip might be the way to go, just re-spray it about every 6 months. I fooled with it on some parts a few months ago, it's like a peel-coat. Could save you some pain down the road, and it's offered in MANY colors. Peels right off, no residue or any other bad effects I can find. Fairing would be ideal as it doesn't get too hot.... Just throwing out the thought. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CBVFRbikeboy Posted February 14, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2013 Interesting. I don't know if we can get that down here? If it peels off easily and cleanly, it might indeed be worth a try. I'll have to do some googling for a local equivalent. cheers ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobtastic14 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I am in the process of "dipping" my whole bike. So far, I have been very pleased with the product. If you spray it on that lower fairing and do manage to chip it down the road, there is no complicated prep work you can just mask a little and shoot another layer of dip on your damaged spot. -Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedman Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'd toyed with the idea on some of the parts lower to the ground. Frankly, Plasti-dip might be the way to go, just re-spray it about every 6 months. I have been wanting to do the plasti-dip as well. The first picture or the piece you dipped - is that the fresh wet coat? I only ask because it has a bad orange peel look to it, but your next pic looks pretty smooth. Does it self level fairly well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted February 14, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'd toyed with the idea on some of the parts lower to the ground. Frankly, Plasti-dip might be the way to go, just re-spray it about every 6 months. I have been wanting to do the plasti-dip as well. The first picture or the piece you dipped - is that the fresh wet coat? I only ask because it has a bad orange peel look to it, but your next pic looks pretty smooth. Does it self level fairly well? Yes, it smooths over as it dries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CBVFRbikeboy Posted February 15, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 15, 2013 Well, I thought what the hell, if I've gone this far I might as well paint the inside as too And there we have it. Fitted back on. I'm happy with that Now on to that front fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wagzhp Posted February 15, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 15, 2013 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted February 15, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 15, 2013 Looks fantastic! Secretly, I hate you guys who know how to do body repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted February 17, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2013 Looks good, I'd be happy with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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