Painting the Nomad

faxxxy · 04-03-2009, 06:52 AM

I'm probably going to freshen up the paint on my nad this winter.
I was looking it over and noticed that it has a lot of trim on it.

How do people handle this when painting?

**Top Cat** · 04-03-2009, 08:55 AM

What" trim "are you refering to?

bobhamlin · 04-03-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by faxxxy

I'm probably going to freshen up the paint on my nad this winter.
I was looking it over and noticed that it has a lot of trim on it.

How do people handle this when painting?

And what do you mean by "freshen up?" If it is to be the same color, you might get away with a good masking. If you are re-painting, remove the badges and anything else possible.

If you have pin-striping, don't paint over it. Eventually, it will begin flaking.

faxxxy · 04-03-2009, 10:25 AM

I was mostly thinking of the stripes on the bags.
They would take hours of tedious masking, and they appear to be sticky backed.. Are these aailable, or are they just a loss?

strobe · 04-03-2009, 10:46 AM

They do not show on any parts diagrams for the Nomad, they come with the saddlebag lid. I think you either have them masked (difficult as you said), paint them (likely would not hold) or remove them and either leave the bag without or find a substitute.

**taranis** · 04-03-2009, 10:48 AM

I wouldn't think the bags would take that long to mask. Tape over the stripes, use an exacto knife or razor blade to cut the excess tape.

Given my lack of painting experience, what am I missing?

stewdogg · 04-03-2009, 11:26 AM

You could always do a little body work and get rid of them... that's how mine are and they look great.
I will be posting some pics of them and the whole bike soon. Just waiting for the paint to cure so I can wet sand and buff.

chainsaw · 04-03-2009, 11:30 AM

There was a thread on here about replacing them cheaply but I don't remember where it was. Anyone else remember?

**Top Cat** · 04-03-2009, 11:38 AM

Some guys buy chrome strip material at an auto parts store and cut it to fit he bags,
I had my painter remove the strips, sand down where they were and just repaint the bags when he did ny bike.
I think they look OK.

ndbigfish · 04-03-2009, 11:41 AM

Gadget's Fixit Page

http://www.gadgetjq.com/ct_strip_repair.htm

faxxxy · 04-03-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ndbigfish

Gadget's Fixit Page

http://www.gadgetjq.com/ct_strip_repair.htm

Now how did I miss that? :)

Thanks so much... to everyone!

lasse · 04-03-2009, 03:24 PM

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I think they look OK.

Nice paintwork.... ;)

cactusjack · 04-03-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by strobe

They do not show on any parts diagrams for the Nomad, they come with the saddlebag lid. I think you either have them masked (difficult as you said), paint them (likely would not hold) or remove them and either leave the bag without or find a substitute.

Oh, they are available individually, but if I recall, they are around $40 EACH. Do the math...

strobe · 04-03-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by strobe

They do not show on any parts diagrams for the Nomad, they come with the saddlebag lid. I think you either have them masked (difficult as you said), paint them (likely would not hold) or remove them and either leave the bag without or find a substitute.

Oh, they are available individually, but if I recall, they are around $40 EACH. Do the math...

Yah, saw that on the Gadget site link someone posted. I was looking at the online microfiche and they were not listed there, but obviously it is not complete. :)

ezmoney · 04-03-2009, 07:41 PM

when I had my bike painted we removed them and pinstriped the places where they were

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faxxxy Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bentonville, Home of Wal-Mart Posts: 142	Painting the Nomad I was mostly thinking of the stripes on the bags. They would take hours of tedious masking, and they appear to be sticky backed.. Are these aailable, or are they just a loss?
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04-03-2009, 10:46 AM	#5
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	Painting the Nomad They do not show on any parts diagrams for the Nomad, they come with the saddlebag lid. I think you either have them masked (difficult as you said), paint them (likely would not hold) or remove them and either leave the bag without or find a substitute. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2009, 10:48 AM	#6
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Painting the Nomad I wouldn't think the bags would take that long to mask. Tape over the stripes, use an exacto knife or razor blade to cut the excess tape. Given my lack of painting experience, what am I missing? __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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04-03-2009, 11:26 AM	#7
stewdogg Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 175	Painting the Nomad You could always do a little body work and get rid of them... that's how mine are and they look great. I will be posting some pics of them and the whole bike soon. Just waiting for the paint to cure so I can wet sand and buff.
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04-03-2009, 11:30 AM	#8
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Painting the Nomad There was a thread on here about replacing them cheaply but I don't remember where it was. Anyone else remember?
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04-03-2009, 11:38 AM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Painting the Nomad Some guys buy chrome strip material at an auto parts store and cut it to fit he bags, I had my painter remove the strips, sand down where they were and just repaint the bags when he did ny bike. I think they look OK. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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04-03-2009, 11:41 AM	#10
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Painting the Nomad Gadget's Fixit Page http://www.gadgetjq.com/ct_strip_repair.htm __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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04-03-2009, 07:41 PM	#15
ezmoney Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Moulton, Alabama Posts: 77	Painting the Nomad when I had my bike painted we removed them and pinstriped the places where they were
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