symbiotix Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Here's just a teaser pic for now. In total I sprayed 5 light coats matte black, then 3 coats anthracite. I had purchased gloss to go over top, but I downright love the matte look of the anthracite. I will post more pics once I get it re-assembled, but I am waiting on a set of T-Rex sliders and would like to have those installed before putting the fairings back on. Total cost of the plasti dip was $75 for the whole bike (shot from a Wagner paint gun) Best part of it all is it is totally temporary... I'll likely to Diamond Cluster Pearl White next. It is the closest thing I could find to the colour of my old 6th gen :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIFFR Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Very nice. Make sure you put up pictures of the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I assume it's self levelling? Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symbiotix Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yup it self levels... It is stupid easy to work with, totally reversible, and protects the paint. The key to a smooth finest is definitely light coats. I can't wait to get it back together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fdbgt Posted March 9, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted March 9, 2014 Wow, that's a great option. Looks really good from here. I had a 2002 Aprilia RST1000 in the Ash Black matte finish and it was a great looking bike. Too bad the electronics on it were so very bad. I'll be watching!!!!! Post more pics!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WERA910 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 oooohhh... this looks interesting. I've got a bike to paint, and I wouldn't mind trying this to see how it works. I'd love to see a version with the gloss on it... does it look like the shiny version of bedliner coating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symbiotix Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Tire on left is without gloss tire on right is with. I just couldn't justify buying a whole gallon of gloss to spray, and the rattle can gloss didn't look even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I thought I felt a disturbance in the force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 it looks good, esp the wheels, but i wouldn't do it to my red.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Oh6PearlVFR Posted March 10, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted March 10, 2014 This is awesome! I'm investing some time looking into this stuff. Can you expound a little bit about any issues you encountered? I think this is a fantastic solution opposed to repainting the whole bike! Thanks for sharing! JWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR Capt.Bob Posted March 10, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted March 10, 2014 I've always wanted try a gloss black on my 5th gen. What kind of prep is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted March 10, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted March 10, 2014 I've always wanted try a gloss black on my 5th gen. What kind of prep is there? Basically just a clean surface and masking the bits you don't want painted. Although the gloss requires a second bit called a "glossifier". https://www.dipyourcar.com/Gloss-Coating/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lint Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Seriously nice. I have been batting the idea back and forth, to protect the new paint on my bike. I actually think I may just use the matte clear Plastidip. Same color, but matte. I am definitely liking the wheels, what year are those from, they're very cool. I really do like that color you are using tho, I'll look into that further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfr88 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Total cost of the plasti dip was $75 for the whole bike (shot from a Wagner paint gun) What kind of Wagner are you using? Is that the type that totally changes the whole garage color after the project has finished (have experience on that unfortunately)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfy Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I thought I felt a disturbance in the force. :laugh2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessman Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Looks great. Those wheels look to be from a Focus ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symbiotix Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 I ran into no problems during the painting process and this was my first time using plasti-dip in any way. As stated before the key is to make sure your first coats are VERY LIGHT. As for preparation it is very key that you wash the car using Dawn or similar soap to remove wax from the fairings. Then prep by rubbing down everything with a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water. I didn't need to mask anything off (tank pads,emblems etc) I just sprayed right over top, then used a tooth pick to peel up later. There is tonnes of info available on www.dipyourcar.com in the forums section. Or search for the youtube channel "Dipyourcar". That guy Fonzie with his huge biceps knows what he is talking about and does a good job of explaining it. I used a Wagner Double Duty which I purchased off Amazon.com. You have to be sure to very thoroughly clean the gun after use otherwise the plasti-dip will clog it and permanently ruin the gun. They say the spray guns with the motors attached are no good for bigger projects like a car because the guns heat up, and changes the consistency of the dip being sprayed but I had absolutely no problem with my small project. To do the fairings, tank protectors, front fender and nose piece I ordered a 22 oz bottle black (base coat) and a gallon of anthracite. I literally only used 1/5 of the Anthracite, and now I find myself searching for anything else to paint lol! Cheers, -Pat ps. Yup those wheels are from a Focus St.... Not mine however.. It was just the best picture I could find when I was determining whether to order gloss or not ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symbiotix Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Finally got the bike back together and out of storage! Very happy with the way the colour scheme turned out. Here's a few pics: Sorry for the quality, shot with camera phone Next project is the cases ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 11, 2014 Wow! an entire VFR1200 fitted in just those 3 boxes? That is A MA ZING!!!! I almost shad myself in surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfy Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Next project is the cases ;) I'd like to see how you are able to mount TWO(2) top cases on the same VFR1200. Nice color you got there, btw. Wonder how the plastic dip will hold up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symbiotix Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Thanks, The SH43 box contains two side cases, SH48 will be the top. Not sure why it is labelled that way, as the SH43 are asymmetrical and would look downright stupid as a top case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfy Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Got it. What top rack are you using? The Honda OEM one? I have the SW Motech Alu Rack and it holds either of my GIVI V46 or E55 just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symbiotix Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Got it. What top rack are you using? The Honda OEM one? I have the SW Motech Alu Rack and it holds either of my GIVI V46 or E55 just fine. I ordered the entire SHAD setup including their top rack and side racks. I had previously owned the Honda luggage and found it just a little too "nice" for day to day use (and also a little small). Their top rack consists of two support arms and a baseplate which looks to be pretty versatile. Here is a vid of my setup on a VFR1200x: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted April 15, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 15, 2014 Looks big . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiN Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I like that matte color. If I take off the CF wrap I might just go this way too. Looks easy to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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