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painting plastic
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2000 9:27 pm
by jim weber
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> From: jim weber
> To: klr650@...
> Subject: painting plastic
> Date: Saturday, April 22, 2000 9:59 AM
>
> Hello,All
> Looking for advice on painting an aftermarket fender?Is there a web site
on
> this subject.
> Thanks,
> Tom
painting plastic
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 2:13 pm
by boagy1
I'm thinking of giving my A13 a little bit of a sinister makeover.
Has anyone had any luck painting some of the more flexible of body
parts, ie front fender, side panels? I'm worried that oil base or
acrylic paints will crack over time and that laytex won't have the
durability.
Any input would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks
Frank
painting plastic
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 2:53 pm
by Mark St.Hilaire, Sr
> I'm thinking of giving my A13 a little bit of a sinister makeover.
> Has anyone had any luck painting some of the more flexible of body
> parts, ie front fender, side panels? I'm worried that oil base or
> acrylic paints will crack over time and that laytex won't have the
> durability.
Try here:
http://anguish.org/~greyson/motorcycle/paint.shtml
Or here, if you're into heavy duty:
http://home.earthlink.net/~millerized/KLR.htm
Mark
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painting plastic
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 3:34 pm
by klxrider@webtv.net
Remembering something Dupont supplied to GM years ago for those
flexible, plastic nose and tail pieces on Corvettes. Maybe an auto
paint store, supplies paint to body shops? There has to be somethng out
there that will stick, as many cages as there are with plastic panels.
hope this helps, just my .02 worth,
Marshall in Shreveport, La
'95 KLXC3 "Blackhorse" (to honor those who served)
painting plastic
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 8:47 am
by roclore1
Has anyone had any luck finding a paint that will stick to our
plastics (rear fender etc.)? I have heard acylic enamel will work.
thanks for your advice in advance.
D
painting plastic
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2003 9:27 am
by klr6501995
Funny you should ask. There is a thread going on right now about
painting plastic .
Krylon makes a product called Fusion.
Bumper paint (for plastic) in a auto parts store.
The above are spray cans.
Body shop/paint shops will sell products for air guns.
All know is that the key is a adhesion / flex promotor. I've been
using Bullfrog brand out of a spray can.
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DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "roclore1" wrote:
> Has anyone had any luck finding a paint that will stick to our
> plastics (rear fender etc.)? I have heard acylic enamel will work.
> thanks for your advice in advance.
> D
painting plastic
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2004 5:02 pm
by Mike Torst
> -----Original Message-----
> From: klr6501995 [mailto:vansee@...]
> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2004 11:41 AM
> To:
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: paint
>
> --- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "sleazyvagabond"
> wrote:
> > is there a list anywhere of factory paint codes? is painting the
> > fairing different from the side panels and fenders? another post
> > says the ims tank may be difficult to paint. any input here?
> > thanks A4
>
> I can report excellent results by any standard.
> Using BULLDOG ADHESION PROMOTOR product # ETPO-123
> You can get this at one of the chain auto parts stores. I have seen
> it in several.
> Sand your plastic, spray a couple of coats of this bulldog on and
> then several coats of your favorite color spray enamel.
> I used Hardhat spray enamal on the front fender and and right shroud
> Right handgaurd. Resist all abuses Even after a year. And daily
> coverings with a dowco cover.
> The other plastic I used black bumper trim. Ecellent results there.
> It just takes longer to cure and then resist the gasoline.
> If I did it all over I'd use only black spray enamel with the bulldog.
> It flexes well and resists the scratches.
> I even used the bulldog to spray under the seat and now my velcro
> sticks well. No unbolting my seat!
> My Barbie has gone stealthy black for a year now. A few spills in the
> florida sands and of course all the brush, The plastic shows few
> hints of the ugly color it once was.
> In fact the Bulldog is so good somebody might put it in the FAQ one
> day...
>
>
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I'll pass this by the guys at IMS - the military tank maker for the KLR. I
am still looking to modify the look of my IMS 6.6g translucent tank - this
may help.
Thanks for reference to painting plastic in general - I am keeping my
fingers crossed.
Mike Torst
Las Vegas
painting plastic
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:31 pm
by my7kidsdad
I'd like to convert my green sidecovers to satin or gloss black. I
hear that Fusion paint (for plastic) is adequate. Any suggestions on
brand of paint, and best way to prepare the raw surface for paint?
painting plastic
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:41 pm
by tjtacke
I stopped at an automotive paint shop and asked them the same
question. Their answer is there is not any paint that will work very
well.
Let me know if you have other successful experiences.
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "my7kidsdad"
wrote:
> I'd like to convert my green sidecovers to satin or gloss black. I
> hear that Fusion paint (for plastic) is adequate. Any suggestions
on
> brand of paint, and best way to prepare the raw surface for paint?
painting plastic
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 6:35 pm
by Mike Peplinski
I've used Fusion on polypropylene and fiberglass gel coat with great
success. I think the KLR panels are ABS. I"ve heard it works just fine.