The Plasti-Dip Thread
Road Warrior
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From: LaPlace, Louisiana
Pic's of some of the work I have done to my bike.... and not through yet LOL! I have Plasti-Dipped the Air Cleaner Cover, Horn Cover, Both side Covers, and flipped the mirrors have not decided if I will Plasti-Dip them or not. Opnions welcome
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Road Master
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From: Virginia
Looking at plati-dipping my lowers and tripple trees. For the ones that have left everything assempled, how well did the coating turn out on the inside of the fork tubes? Were you able to spray an even coat in there?
6th Gear
Joined: May 2012
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From: Yakima, WA
Well I've followed this thread for pages and pages... Feels good to be able to post! I went to town with PlastiDip. Did the entire sissy bar, mirrors and signals. Funny you just asked about the lower forks, I did them today.. It may look sloppy and ugly, but they came out INCREDIBLE! I also threw on 3 coats of clear matte. They don't have the rubbery feel anymore, just smooth and clean.
Also did the gas tank as well. Bought the bike and it was a combination of 5-6 colors, finally getting it the way I want! Feels good. Thanks to everyone for posting on this thread!
Also did the gas tank as well. Bought the bike and it was a combination of 5-6 colors, finally getting it the way I want! Feels good. Thanks to everyone for posting on this thread!
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From: NJ
I pulled the fender,wheel, and calipar.....then you can spray from the front and spin each lower as you paint and get even coverage
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Well I've followed this thread for pages and pages... Feels good to be able to post! I went to town with PlastiDip. Did the entire sissy bar, mirrors and signals. Funny you just asked about the lower forks, I did them today.. It may look sloppy and ugly, but they came out INCREDIBLE! I also threw on 3 coats of clear matte. They don't have the rubbery feel anymore, just smooth and clean.
Also did the gas tank as well. Bought the bike and it was a combination of 5-6 colors, finally getting it the way I want! Feels good. Thanks to everyone for posting on this thread!
Also did the gas tank as well. Bought the bike and it was a combination of 5-6 colors, finally getting it the way I want! Feels good. Thanks to everyone for posting on this thread!
6th Gear
Joined: May 2012
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From: Yakima, WA
@Pontiac69
I used just a basic clear coat paint, used the matte finish, cant even tell its on. Just takes away the rubbery coating. I noticed things constantly stick to the Plastidip and learned my lesson when I tried to wipe with a dry rag...
I used just a basic clear coat paint, used the matte finish, cant even tell its on. Just takes away the rubbery coating. I noticed things constantly stick to the Plastidip and learned my lesson when I tried to wipe with a dry rag...
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That's not a good idea. Using regular paint on Plastidip can weaken it. Regular plastidip takes about a week to cure, I paint an average of 2-3 bikes a week with it. Give it as much sunshine as you can, it will stop feeling tacky. If you want to clear it, only use the Plastidip clear or smoke. Regular paints tend to dissolve the binding agents in PlastiDip.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Mishawaka, IN
Nevermind...answered my own questions 
Giving it a go now. Painting my cowbell & my indicator dash (01 FXDL)
I think getting the indicator dash off was probably more work than getting it painted.
On like coat 3 now. Supposed to get mega-hot today. So I will let it bake all day.
Looks good so far. Will post pics when done.
(oh. & thanks for the tip about dipping the nozzle in thinner between coats)
Giving it a go now. Painting my cowbell & my indicator dash (01 FXDL)
I think getting the indicator dash off was probably more work than getting it painted.
On like coat 3 now. Supposed to get mega-hot today. So I will let it bake all day.
Looks good so far. Will post pics when done.
(oh. & thanks for the tip about dipping the nozzle in thinner between coats)
Last edited by OldTyme; Jun 27, 2012 at 08:26 AM.