Guest Pletchj Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 So im looking at changing the paintjob on my 2005 VFR 800, from the silver to a black and white, and was looking at fellow riders opinions, does anybody have a priceing for a full paintjob on a vfr including the rims? just an estimate would be great. Im also looking at possibly doing plasti-dip instead, the kit with the colors would cost around $300, which isent too bad, but wondering if anybody has expierence with this, near the crotch area or knee areas or anything like that is there any rub off? is there any problems with it peeling or chipping? im not looking to have to redo the plastidip so any info on that would be amazing. thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimbot9000 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 had a coworker dip his CBR he said it started to peel quickly and he ended up peeling the rest off. on the pluss side he said it made original paint as smooth and glossy as it was when it was new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayarearider Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Paint the body- $500-$5000 depending on quality wanted. (can't cheat on that) Dip the Legs- mask and rattle can- <$20 Still holding tough after one year.. Powder coat the Wheels- $200-$300 avg. not for everyone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I did my rims and top worked out just fine,and when I get tried of it it comes right off.Plus the cost is crazy cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 29, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 29, 2014 Skin it !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fGwhosrmcbk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted January 29, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 29, 2014 If you want something permanent and relatively maintenance free, paint or powder coating is the may to go. If you want to just cover cosmetic blemishes or play around with color schemes, then plasti-dip is fine. My experience with plasti-dip is that it's great for doing a quick and easy covering but it will peel very easily especially in areas that make contact with any object, including yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrAustin Posted January 30, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 30, 2014 Plasti-dip is a great way to waste an afternoon and like what you see for about a few minutes. You will find it does not last at all for any aplication. Some may disagree but I experimented extensively, in great detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted January 30, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 30, 2014 BayArea Rider, do you have any pics of the Plasitdipped fork tubes after a year of riding? They look fantastic in your first pic above. As to fake carbon fiber shelf paper suggested by SwitchBlade...please do not do that to your VFR. Find a friend with a disposable 600RR of some persuasion and let him put ketchup on his hamburger as it does not belong on a Rib-eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ultimatevfr Posted January 30, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 30, 2014 BayArea Rider, do you have any pics of the Plasitdipped fork tubes after a year of riding? They look fantastic in your first pic above. As to fake carbon fiber shelf paper suggested by SwitchBlade...please do not do that to your VFR. Find a friend with a disposable 600RR of some persuasion and let him put ketchup on his hamburger as it does not belong on a Rib-eye. Ouch ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayarearider Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 BayArea Rider, do you have any pics of the Plasitdipped fork tubes after a year of riding? They look fantastic in your first pic above. All exposed areas still covered and damp sponge clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2014 BayArea Rider, do you have any pics of the Plasitdipped fork tubes after a year of riding? They look fantastic in your first pic above. As to fake carbon fiber shelf paper suggested by SwitchBlade...please do not do that to your VFR. Find a friend with a disposable 600RR of some persuasion and let him put ketchup on his hamburger as it does not belong on a Rib-eye. Ouch ! Double ouch any pic's of said event ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrAustin Posted December 29, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 29, 2014 I am sure you all know but, Rust-oleum is making a FlexiDip product that is meant to be like Plasti-dip. My alloy truck rims looked like crap so had nothing to loose. The FlexiDip applies much more evenly then the Plasti. Goes on as even as a paint does and doesn't splatter like the Plasti. Cant respond as to wear but it looks great and said goodbye to the old, tired oxidized Alloys. My Home Depot stopped stocking the Plasti-dip and now only replenishes stock of the FlexiDip. Another HD conspiracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikwill Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I just gave my forks the plasti-dip treatment last weekend. Put new tires on and have logged 300 or so miles since. It seems to be holding up well. Definitely need to be cautious when cleaning but it looks far better than the chipped up, crappy look I had before. The cost makes it well worth the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozyproductions Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 So im looking at changing the paintjob on my 2005 VFR 800, from the silver to a black and white, and was looking at fellow riders opinions, does anybody have a priceing for a full paintjob on a vfr including the rims? just an estimate would be great. I just had my entire 5th gen sprayed into british racing green. I ended up taking off all the pieces from the bike and sanding them myself. I went to an auto paint shop and bought some base/clear of the good stuff and arrived at an earl scheib ready for them to paint. Cost me $100 for paint/clear and then $400 for the shop to repair plastics/further prep and shoot. I requested a good painter and I brought my own paint knowing that they use an 'eh' sherwin williams watern base paint. It's not a million bucks but it looks great and I can't stop smiling. Great thing about taking everything off is finding what's wrong with everything else (cough* clips) . Good amount of 'dusting' didn't do nobody no harm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrAustin Posted August 3, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 3, 2015 So im looking at changing the paintjob on my 2005 VFR 800, from the silver to a black and white, and was looking at fellow riders opinions, does anybody have a priceing for a full paintjob on a vfr including the rims? just an estimate would be great. I just had my entire 5th gen sprayed into british racing green. I ended up taking off all the pieces from the bike and sanding them myself. I went to an auto paint shop and bought some base/clear of the good stuff and arrived at an earl scheib ready for them to paint. Cost me $100 for paint/clear and then $400 for the shop to repair plastics/further prep and shoot. I requested a good painter and I brought my own paint knowing that they use an 'eh' sherwin williams watern base paint. It's not a million bucks but it looks great and I can't stop smiling. Great thing about taking everything off is finding what's wrong with everything else (cough* clips) . Good amount of 'dusting' didn't do nobody no harm! Um, pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted August 3, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 3, 2015 Here you go Austin http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/81713-bmw-brg-on-5th-vfr/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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