Carbon Fiber panel - Page 2

lessenone · 01-08-2012, 05:56 AM

I'm going to take a serious look at this option. This might be exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks

toy4bob · 01-08-2012, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by petenomad

Check with Nightmare. His new business is High Octane Hydrographics. I bet he could fix you up if you could get the parts off easy.

If that is the same or similar to what I had done to my Mustang console, and I am pretty sure it is, I was impressed with it. I live in a very high RV industry and actually had a place close to me do it... they mostly did conversion van interiors.

Oh and I hate the cheap butt plastic piece too, just may go see if they are still in business.

Pic of Mustang console / radio bezal

**ringadingh** · 01-08-2012, 08:12 AM

Thats a neat product, I wonder how durable it is, especially on the firearms.

petenomad · 01-08-2012, 09:29 AM

I don't know how many might have seen it, but on an episode of American Choppers they used this same process on the money bike. Take a look at the closeup of the tank.

Obviously, this isn't a real testament to the durability question, but when Victor started talking about it, I remembered seeing this on AC. In this case, they obviously would have put a clear coat over it. It was really cool watching how this worked. Essentially just a film floating in liquid and the piece just dipped in and comes out with a pattern.

**jestephens** · 01-08-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by toy4bob

If that is the same or similar to what I had done to my Mustang console, and I am pretty sure it is, I was impressed with it. I live in a very high RV industry and actually had a place close to me do it... they mostly did conversion van interiors.

Oh and I hate the cheap butt plastic piece too, just may go see if they are still in business.

Pic of Mustang console / radio bezal

Bob, does the quality of the printed pattern look good. How fake does it look? I've bought "carbon fiber-look" cell phone cases before and been extremely disappointed.
-Jay

lessenone · 01-08-2012, 06:47 PM

Now, I'm thinking the whole dash/inner-fairing along with the tank panel. Now I need to decide if I want to tear the bike apart to ship every thing out. decisions decisions.

mobandy78 · 01-09-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by petenomad

I don't know how many might have seen it, but on an episode of American Choppers they used this same process on the money bike. Take a look at the closeup of the tank.

Obviously, this isn't a real testament to the durability question, but when Victor started talking about it, I remembered seeing this on AC. In this case, they obviously would have put a clear coat over it. It was really cool watching how this worked. Essentially just a film floating in liquid and the piece just dipped in and comes out with a pattern.

I saw that episode. It is really amazing how it works.

I'm going to have to remember this for when I start customizing my bike. Once I get a fairing, I'm going to start changing it up. I could probably even use this process instead of a paint job. May be cheaper overall.

toy4bob · 01-09-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

Bob, does the quality of the printed pattern look good. How fake does it look? I've bought "carbon fiber-look" cell phone cases before and been extremely disappointed.
-Jay

Well, you definitely can tell it is fake I guess, but I am happy with it. I guess I went into it liking a different look, not so much that it was carbon fiber.... if that makes sense.

**jestephens** · 01-13-2012, 08:13 AM

I just wanted to give this a bump, and note the replacement price of these parts if it doesn't work out. But even if you don't like the look, all you have to do is paint it flat black again. I agree, it may be worth a shot. - It's possibly the easiest, cheapest solution, and if it doesn't work, you can still pursue the other options suggested. - I may have just talked myself into it. :0)

Per BikeBandit.com
Vaquero's flat black: $133.00
Voyager chrome: $161

Roadie · 01-13-2012, 04:44 PM

Those who try this fake pattern on their bikes' plastic tank trim, keep us all posted aqnd maybe some pics, too.

I decided for now to dress up my tank area by just doing a very nice tank bra with picket that fits under the back plastic tank panel on my Vaquero.

Here is a pic from the Tank Bra Manufacturer on a red Vaquero. The bra also keeps the plastic tank strip from squeaking or rattling now. Looks good on my black Vaquero.

lessenone · 01-13-2012, 05:46 PM

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But even if you don't like the look, all you have to do is paint it flat black again. I agree, it may be worth a shot. - It's possibly the easiest, cheapest solution, and if it doesn't work, you can still pursue the other options suggested. - I may have just talked myself into it. :0)

I think I talked myself into it using the same logic. Just paint it black if I don't like how it turns out. How do I get that panel off. I took out all the allen screws. But the area at the key surround is giving me an issue. Does it just pull staight up?

**jestephens** · 01-13-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lessenone

I think I talked myself into it using the same logic. Just paint it black if I don't like how it turns out. How do I get that panel off. I took out all the allen screws. But the area at the key surround is giving me an issue. Does it just pull staight up?

I've never tried it. I sure will this weekend though. Looking at this picture, there doesn't seem to be too many fasteners. Let me know if you find a trick before I get to it.

lessenone · 01-13-2012, 07:54 PM

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. Let me know if you find a trick before I get to it.

10-4 will do. Might be a day or two, Mother nature just delivered 4 degree weather. she's a bitch.

BTW. thanks for the fiche

**jestephens** · 01-14-2012, 04:15 PM

Today warmed up to 36F here in St Louis. I made it out to the garage and removed my tank trim. It is just 3 fasteners and the ignition trim ring holding it down.

I removed the 1 nut and 2 screws, then pulled up with both hands at the base of the nose section (directly under the ignition switch). It took a couple controlled tugs, but finally came free.
I would hate to pry the trim ring since both pieces are plastic. I'm not sure how this process will work when the plastic gets some age to it. Which may be all the more reason to get some good coatings on it. - I sent a request for quote to Nightmare's company mentioned on the first page. I can't wait to hear back!

lessenone · 01-14-2012, 09:30 PM

keep me posted, I'll try getting mine off tomorrow. If this turns out decent, then my whole inner fairing will be shipped to him.

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01-08-2012, 09:29 AM	#19
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	I don't know how many might have seen it, but on an episode of American Choppers they used this same process on the money bike. Take a look at the closeup of the tank. Obviously, this isn't a real testament to the durability question, but when Victor started talking about it, I remembered seeing this on AC. In this case, they obviously would have put a clear coat over it. It was really cool watching how this worked. Essentially just a film floating in liquid and the piece just dipped in and comes out with a pattern. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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01-08-2012, 06:47 PM	#21
lessenone Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scranton Pa Posts: 36	Now, I'm thinking the whole dash/inner-fairing along with the tank panel. Now I need to decide if I want to tear the bike apart to ship every thing out. decisions decisions. __________________ "So you don't know how fast you were going. I guess that means I can write anything I want on the ticket, huh?" "Take your hands off the car, and I'll make your birth certificate a worthless document."
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01-13-2012, 04:44 PM	#25
Roadie Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wimberley, Texas (Austin) Posts: 69	Those who try this fake pattern on their bikes' plastic tank trim, keep us all posted aqnd maybe some pics, too. I decided for now to dress up my tank area by just doing a very nice tank bra with picket that fits under the back plastic tank panel on my Vaquero. Here is a pic from the Tank Bra Manufacturer on a red Vaquero. The bra also keeps the plastic tank strip from squeaking or rattling now. Looks good on my black Vaquero. __________________ . Roadie 2011 Vaquero "Magia Negra" Black is Faster Amsoil Oil TLC Bag Liners PH Custom Bag Bras Power Commander V Cobra Tri-Oval SlipOns Thunder Tornado Air Kit Madcorider Oil Tempstick Marvellas Trailer Hitch Kit Rumbling Pride Flag Mounts Sage Brush Leather Tank Bib Grasshopper Drivers Backrest Classic's Engine/Road Bar Chaps Cee Bailey's 9" Smoked Windscreen 4 Wheels Move the Body ..... 2 Wheels Move the Soul
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01-13-2012, 08:13 AM	#24
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	I just wanted to give this a bump, and note the replacement price of these parts if it doesn't work out. But even if you don't like the look, all you have to do is paint it flat black again. I agree, it may be worth a shot. - It's possibly the easiest, cheapest solution, and if it doesn't work, you can still pursue the other options suggested. - I may have just talked myself into it. :0) Per BikeBandit.com Vaquero's flat black: $133.00 Voyager chrome: $161
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01-14-2012, 04:15 PM	#29
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Today warmed up to 36F here in St Louis. I made it out to the garage and removed my tank trim. It is just 3 fasteners and the ignition trim ring holding it down. I removed the 1 nut and 2 screws, then pulled up with both hands at the base of the nose section (directly under the ignition switch). It took a couple controlled tugs, but finally came free. I would hate to pry the trim ring since both pieces are plastic. I'm not sure how this process will work when the plastic gets some age to it. Which may be all the more reason to get some good coatings on it. - I sent a request for quote to Nightmare's company mentioned on the first page. I can't wait to hear back!
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01-14-2012, 09:30 PM	#30
lessenone Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scranton Pa Posts: 36	keep me posted, I'll try getting mine off tomorrow. If this turns out decent, then my whole inner fairing will be shipped to him. __________________ "So you don't know how fast you were going. I guess that means I can write anything I want on the ticket, huh?" "Take your hands off the car, and I'll make your birth certificate a worthless document."
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