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07-13-2014, 09:37 PM | #1 |
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Operation PlastiDip
Getting rid of some of the ugly chrome on my Vaquero with this gem of a product!
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07-13-2014, 09:39 PM | #2 |
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The headlight bezel I did in 6 lightly dusted coats so it would come out more gritty looking to match the forks.
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07-13-2014, 09:43 PM | #3 |
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I also intend to do the tail light bezel (tried once, but when I peeled off the masking some of the PlastiDip came with it) and the saddlebag latches. Haven't decided yet if I'm going to do the turn signal stems and pods. I may do the pods and leave the stems chrome to make it pop a little bit.
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07-14-2014, 05:29 PM | #4 |
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Wow!
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I remember him telling me people screw it up all the time when using tape. Also, he said that using 6-8 coats makes it thick enough to easily peel off if you want. He did some rims and didn't tape anything off -- just sprayed everything to include the tire. He simply pulled the plasti-dip right off the tires and areas he didn't want and there was a real clean line with no tape. Strange. My new bike already has some chips in the paint. I have been informed this is the first year HD has used the fully EPA compliant paint (water-based of some sort) and I can tell you I am going to have a problem with it. Others will also. So, my son wants me to use plasti-dip on my bike. Matt-finished topped with the shiny clear coat. He says it will look great and protect the bike. He said it is easy to do and to remove if you need to. We'll see.
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Make sure you peel off the tape while the the last layer of PD is still wet.
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07-14-2014, 10:48 PM | #7 |
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Nice! Did you take the pieces off before you sprayed them?
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07-14-2014, 11:02 PM | #8 |
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The tail light bezel is the only thing I haven't taken off yet, and I screwed it up. Didn't want to screw with taking it off, but looks like I'm going to have to, to get it perfect.
Working on the saddlebag handles right now. Fearing putting these bastards back on. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1405393312.005859.jpg
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07-14-2014, 11:05 PM | #9 |
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Side note, didn't realize these were actually aluminum instead of plastic
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07-15-2014, 12:36 AM | #10 |
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Operation PlastiDip
Can't wait to get it in the sun to get a better pic! Still not looking forward to getting them back on lol
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Hmm, it looks good and I have some right in my garage. I never would have thought it would be tough enough to use on your saddlebag handles though. It makers me wonder if it would work on my lower forks without removing them first? With the bugs and possible stones that can pelt that area has anyone experienced how that might hold up?
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07-15-2014, 09:12 PM | #12 |
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Saddlebag handles are done and back on the bike. Man handled the hell out of the first one trying to figure out how to get the springs back in it and started a peel on the coat. May have to redo that one, but I figured out how to easily get them remounted so it should go well if I have to redo.
Some more views of the headlight bezel and the tag light cover also. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1405473096.279222.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1405473106.961408.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1405473129.431300.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1405473139.061957.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1405473148.796071.jpg
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Looks great!
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07-16-2014, 05:50 AM | #15 |
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Looks like you did a great job, congrats.
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