More fun with Plasti Dip

[Pterodactyl]

Got tired of having an area of the windscreen that I could not get to to clean. While inspired by the Plasti Dip, I used truck bed liner....

 

[HotRodZilla]

Ummmmm...Are you naked in that reflection?

 

[Bogus]

Got tired of having an area of the windscreen that I could not get to to clean. While inspired by the Plasti Dip, I used truck bed liner....

Looks good to me!

 

[Bogus]

Ummmmm...Are you naked in that reflection?

Must have been looking VERY close to notice that.......but I don't see it

 

[Pterodactyl]

Ummmmm...Are you naked in that reflection?

You must be seeing the piece of pipe I keep around as a breaker bar. Don't get your hopes up.

 

[HotRodZilla]

Look at the bottom picture. Above the Yamaha symbol and below the words. I'm on my phone, but I swear that looks like a naked guy with the left arm by the face and the right arm covering his junk.

I was joking, but thats what it looks like on this dumb little screen.

 

[Eric L]

wow, painting that is an outstanding idea.

 

[RDJeff]

I see a D2D sticker!

 

[Pterodactyl]

I see a D2D sticker!

Six of them. But not heading back this year.

 

[SullyCuse]

Got the black band today. Installed and I likey! Once the backordered red side panels arrive, the transformation will be complete.

Do you have a part # for that? Was it over $100?

 

[Eric L]

the black 2009 was for some reason cheaper than the others. Partshark had it for around 100 if I remember correctly. I wouldnt have bought it if i hadnt f*cked up painting the silver one.

 

[SullyCuse]

Dang.. They are proud of that part. I was thinking they were $20-$30. I plasti dipped my silver one for my '08. It seems to have come out ok. I put about 6 layers on it. I'll see if it holds up.

 

[Bogus]

Partshark #29


COVER, SIDE 1 SMX
3P6-24129-00-P2 1 $200.99 $130.04 https://www.partshark.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=4714056&category=Motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=2009&fveh=203610

For a 2009 A. I Plastidipped my silver one as well. I liked the look until my first ride. The band looked scuffed already. Didn't take pictures, but I knew I wouldn't be happy with it. I did give it at least 48 hrs. before wven installing it, so that wasn't the issue.

 

[Eric L]

after the plastic dip, I tried a semi gloss black i picked up at Autozone. I sanded the silver finish and then totally f*cked up the black paint.

If anyone here said "hey I can re sand that thing and paint it correctly", I'd sure give a listen.

 

[Bogus]

I think the transformation is complete........for now!

The total package: Started with Plasti dipped lower front cowling, transferred Pazzo shorty levers, transferred Garauld rear rack, transferred Sargent seats, CF look vinyl on fairing blades, Cee Baileys dark tinted sport shield, Wynpro block off plates, Progrip tank pad and gas cap CF look pad, 09 black tank band, Euro red side covers, T-Rex frame sliders, fairing stickers and tank reflectors gone, Back Off brake light modulator.

My awesome brother-in-law has a tint shop and paint protection business. He has a plotter which cuts out pieces of tint or clear paint protection for any make/model of car or bike. He cut out bag, front fairing, mirror, and headlight clear paint protection for the bike. Just got it installed today.

I am ready tor this stinking weather to straighten out for riding!!

 

[yessirrom]

Nice.

 

[Niehart]

Nice.

+1

 

[escapefjrtist]

Looks great Bogus, nice job!

--G

 

[SullyCuse]

Well, it looks like the plasti-dip on my tank ring is also starting to chip off. Any other suggestions on what to use to paint it black? Maybe some SEM Plastic black paint? I may just peel the plasti-dip and go back to the silver. I would love the gloss black ring like the 2009's have, but it's hard for me to justify spending $130+ dollars for a new one.

 

[Pterodactyl]

Truck bed liner will make a very durable and pebbled finish. It is easy to use and forgiving, but practice on something else first.