The Plasti-Dip Thread
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From: NJ
Thanks for the compliment. That's why I dipped them; I didn't want to pay for the black handle bars. They weren't bad to do. Taped the controls and risers and covered the bike in plastic drop cloths. Any overspray peeled right off. Hardest part was getting underneath between the bars and the cables. I did 5 light coats of the black and 2 of the glossifier. If anything, I'll have the headlight bucket powder coated.
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From: Boise, ID
Thanks for the compliment. That's why I dipped them; I didn't want to pay for the black handle bars. They weren't bad to do. Taped the controls and risers and covered the bike in plastic drop cloths. Any overspray peeled right off. Hardest part was getting underneath between the bars and the cables. I did 5 light coats of the black and 2 of the glossifier. If anything, I'll have the headlight bucket powder coated.
You can't go wrong with a powdered bucket.
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From: NJ
Yes. Whatever overspray will just peel off. If the plastic dip dries on the tape and its touching the bars, it'll pull off and you'll have to start over or re tape every coat. Leave a slight space. It's easier just to remove the overspray by hand. It'll tear at the natural breaks where the parts meet. What ever wasn't taped was wrapped in plastic sheet drop cloths from the Home Depot.
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From: Boise, ID
Yes. Whatever overspray will just peel off. If the plastic dip dries on the tape and its touching the bars, it'll pull off and you'll have to start over or re tape every coat. Leave a slight space. It's easier just to remove the overspray by hand. It'll tear at the natural breaks where the parts meet. What ever wasn't taped was wrapped in plastic sheet drop cloths from the Home Depot.
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From: essex ,united kingdom
new to the thread but thats a fantastic colour just what i have been looking for ,what is it called
Cruiser
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From: Colorado
I wanted to add a little to this thread because it motivated me to dip my front 13 spoke wheel black. I was pleased with it so I dipped my lowers black and then I decided to see if I'd like a white Dyna so I dip my tins and fairing. I achieved the look I was going for and I'd say I'm out probably $20 total in plasti-dip. To be honest I rushed the tank and rear fender so after about 5,000 miles I'll evaluate whether I leave it, re-dip or go the route of powder and paint. I attached a pic of the bike when I bought it and what it looks like post-dip for a comparison.
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From: The Coma
Originally Posted by BFMCdyna
I wanted to add a little to this thread because it motivated me to dip my front 13 spoke wheel black. I was pleased with it so I dipped my lowers black and then I decided to see if I'd like a white Dyna so I dip my tins and fairing. I achieved the look I was going for and I'd say I'm out probably $20 total in plasti-dip. To be honest I rushed the tank and rear fender so after about 5,000 miles I'll evaluate whether I leave it, re-dip or go the route of powder and paint. I attached a pic of the bike when I bought it and what it looks like post-dip for a comparison.
I'm too lazy to constantly wipe it down, but I don't want it to look completely filthy, so I think I'm going to go with matte black instead. My bike started Pewter Pearl, and has had all sorts of Plastidip done to it (black, silver, white, two-tone), and lots of different kinds of pinstriping tape... and it seems like I'm going to end up with boring old matte black because it'll be easier. It'll be different, just like all the other black bikes. Haha!
Yours looks good, here's to you being able to keep it clean!
Road Captain
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From: Williamsport, MD
i think the stuff sucks, its only good if your not sure you want a permanent paint job. But it's hard to spray even and it usually wears off and starts peeling after a short time and then you have to peel the junk off & re-paint it. Plus, it collects dirt/wax/oil and then the coloring is uneven, plus it fades quickly in the sun. I'll never waste my time/ money on it again. Just paint it right the first time. Also as a note, it says on the can that after a few months it may become permantley bonded to the surface, so then you're stuck with the junk.
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Road Captain
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From: The Coma
i think the stuff sucks, its only good if your not sure you want a permanent paint job. But it's hard to spray even and it usually wears off and starts peeling after a short time and then you have to peel the junk off & re-paint it. Plus, it collects dirt/wax/oil and then the coloring is uneven, plus it fades quickly in the sun. I'll never waste my time/ money on it again. Just paint it right the first time. Also as a note, it says on the can that after a few months it may become permantley bonded to the surface, so then you're stuck with the junk.
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From: Boise, ID
i think the stuff sucks, its only good if your not sure you want a permanent paint job. But it's hard to spray even and it usually wears off and starts peeling after a short time and then you have to peel the junk off & re-paint it. Plus, it collects dirt/wax/oil and then the coloring is uneven, plus it fades quickly in the sun. I'll never waste my time/ money on it again. Just paint it right the first time. Also as a note, it says on the can that after a few months it may become permantley bonded to the surface, so then you're stuck with the junk.
