DangBruhY Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I know there are a lot of people out there that do not like this stuff. Say it's a poor man's answer to a paint job. I understand... I've been hearing more and more about this stuff and the ONLY reason why I even considered it is because it can be removed really easily. I was on the verge of selling my bike and decided to see how it would come out. If I didn't like it, I could take it off...I took all the fairings off when I painted them and got everything done besides the tank. I'll get that this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner75 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I used that stuff to do the tank cover on my 650. It really set off the lines and made it look like a 2013 ninja 650. I ended up leaving it on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bshultz0930 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I've actually been throwing around the idea for a few months now about doing it to mine. Ill probably do it in the next month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Looks good from what I can tell. Get the thing out in the sun and take some decent pics.Keep us up-to-date on how it holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I love the stuff!Looks good but like Max said get it in the sun for some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMonhollen Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I need to wash it... I'll get it out today to wash it, take pics, and go for a ride.Here's another one when I first started. The fender wasn't mounted, only sitting on the tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 looks good from what i can tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachk08 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat91 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 interesting...do you have to get it through their site or do stores carry it? iv looked at AZ and Oriellies and havnt seen it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Home depot here carries it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I got mine from Lowes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Not trying to be a dick but why would you ruin the bikes stock look?? Maybe I am wrong but if you are selling this bike i would assume people would pay A LOT more for the stock look vs the flat black rattle can look. Obviously this is my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Not trying to be a dick but why would you ruin the bikes stock look?? Maybe I am wrong but if you are selling this bike i would assume people would pay A LOT more for the stock look vs the flat black rattle can look. Obviously this is my opinion.See OP It's removable remember? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 See OP It's removable remember?But they cant see the paint under it so for all they know its scratched all to hell. Unless you are going to rip it all off for someone who may or may not buy the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 See OP It's removable remember?How do I know that If I am a potential buyer? As a buyer I would think you are trying to hide something. And if it is removable, how good is this product really!?!?!But they cant see the paint under it so for all they know its scratched all to hell. Unless you are going to rip it all off for someone who may or may not buy the bike.This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 First, I've decided to keep it for a bit longer.Second, I picked up a rear fairing, off the internet, because mine was cracked. It had scratches in it and you can see it through the plastidip. There is NO prep work with this stuff, other than a real good cleaning. So you can see EVERYTHING.Third, if a buyer wanted to see the paint underneath, I'd write in the contract that if there are any marks or scratches not previously discussed, they would get their money back. Although it would have to be removed at the time of the sale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 There are a few spots that I have to touch up, now that I've cleaned it and got it out in the sun. Not a big deal. The tail needs to be removed and repainted. Not a big deal either. I planned on doing it anyway. (Because of a sticker that's under) the tail was the first piece that I sprayed, so I was learning with that piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 did you use an air compressor and a spray gun, or can you apply this from an aerosol can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I like it. How many cans did it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I like too... Interested in the amount it took. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standout Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I did this with my 04 cbr this past weekend when getting it ready for the track. Including tank but not the fender 3 cans were plenty. Literally a $20 paint job with no prep work. We will see how well it holds up this weekend on the trailer for 8 hours round trip and a full day at Putnam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I used cans... Learned a lot in the process. It took quite a few cans to do the job. More than I thought. They say about 4 coats, but I know what bugs can do to paint, so I went with more like 7. Make sure you paint it in an really well lit place. I think I'm going to have to do the tail again. Some of the paint is coming off of the fairing, in the cracks. It was the first piece that I painted and the only thing I can think of is that I didn't clean it well in those places. I'll take it off and repaint it. They do make a motorcycle kit. I might get it if I do another bike. The cans put a texture on it that comes from the spitting of the rattle can. It's fine, but if you want a really smooth look and feel, you are going to have to shoot it with a paint gun. I have one of those as well and really want to try it out. I still have to do the tank, but want to ride it more than paint it. hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I think I went through 7 cans, but I also did 4 rims. I think it might have taken 5.5 cans, but like I said... I put it on thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330racing Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I have painted a car with the stuff. If you go to dipyourcar.com, they have many different colors, and they also have a thinned version you can paint from a sprayer. I painted my wheels on my car with the cans, and IMO it does not look as good as the thinned version (textured look from the can) As far as durability, I had my wheels on my G37 plastidipped all winter and they still look good after about 10 trips through a high pressure wash. The beauty of this stuff is there is little to no prep work as you can peel it off all the places you dont want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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