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BigBore24
05-15-2008, 06:57 PM
my pastics were pretty faded so i decided to attempt to repaint them since i dont have the money to spend on new ones right now. i used the krylon fusion paint for plastics. it took 4 cans of yellow and 1 can of black and for $4.24 a can it makes for a pretty cheap paint job. my question is has anyone else done this and how well did it hold up. these pics were taken after i had ridden and pressure washed it once and it held up pretty well. i scuffed all the plastic with 800 grit sandpaper, then cleaned it with pressure washer, then cleaned with prep-all, then with brakleen, then with alcohol. as you can tell i had some previous problems with it sticking. my other question is what kinda graphics should i go with for a good price. again im not looking to spend a lot on graphics kit, but would like to have something to make it less plain. thanks for looking

BigBore24
05-15-2008, 06:59 PM
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BigBore24
05-15-2008, 06:59 PM
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Honda#4
05-15-2008, 07:55 PM
Looks great hopefully it will hold up when mud gets on it.

DementeD
05-15-2008, 07:56 PM
yea plz post back after riding etc..wanna know if it holds and how long :D

BigBore24
05-16-2008, 06:51 AM
thanks guys. i will get some mud on her soon enough. dont have much choice if you want to ride around here right now

DementeD
06-09-2008, 01:46 PM
hows the paint holding up???

06-09-2008, 02:59 PM
i cant even tell thats painted! let us know how it holds up. My 400ex could be getting a small makeover

BigBore24
06-09-2008, 03:15 PM
it was actually holding up really well....but then i sold my ex:( . i had pressure washed it 3 times and no problems. the only spots that had tiny chips were where fenders came together and rubbed but it was where you couldnt see it. im painting on my 250r now and it looks pretty good. ill get some pics of it

Ruby Soho
06-09-2008, 05:54 PM
well if its the same color basically, if it chipped/scratched you wouldn't really notice correct?

Misfit138
06-09-2008, 07:12 PM
Hey man,that paint job looks awesome!!!I think I'm gonna try that out.My 440 sure could use a good make over!!:D Post more pics man!!!!!:p

BigBore24
06-09-2008, 08:33 PM
Originally posted by Ruby Soho
well if its the same color basically, if it chipped/scratched you wouldn't really notice correct?

exactly, thats why i always do the same color. i really wanted to do all black, but black with yellow speckles wouldnt look too good

BigBore24
06-09-2008, 08:34 PM
thanks for the compliments guys

hondarider101
06-10-2008, 09:29 AM
i painted my 450r hood black and its been roosted and stuff has it it and there is no bad scratches.. so it holds up well..