I always wanted a black seat

[Dan207]

Ill let you guys know how it holds up.
Before
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/Dan-207/before.jpg
After1
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/Dan-207/after1.jpg
After2
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/Dan-207/after2.jpg
After3
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/Dan-207/after3.jpg

[honda400ex2003]

thats def black! it looks pretty cool too! Let us know as you said already :D steve

[Ian400ex]

Might wear slowly exposing red, which might be cool. We'll see in time.

Nice look btw!

[hondanator]

you should have bought a gripper seat. their awesome

[tripsover88]

Originally posted by hondanator
you should have bought a gripper seat. their awesome
X2

[tri5ron]

Seat looks good. let us know how it holds up.
Now go after those plastics, and she'll be looking like new.

Here's an old thread you might find interesting...
(sorry, some of the pics got deleted)

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=373440&perpage=10&highlight=super shiney plastics&pagenumber=1

[Dan207]

Thanks tri5ron, I wasn't sure what to do about the plastics. I think Ill give it a try.
Ian400ex, for $6. at VIP I figured I couldn't go to wrong.

[tri5ron]

Originally posted by Dan207
Thanks tri5ron, I wasn't sure what to do about the plastics. I think Ill give it a try.
Ian400ex, for $6. at VIP I figured I couldn't go to wrong. Take some "before and after" pics, and add them to the old thread to let us know what you think.
i'm sure you'll be happy with the results.

Here's a little tip when applying the floor polish...
Do it it the shade, (garage or whatever, just not in the direct sun).
Also when you are wiping the polish on, do it with as FEW strokes as possible to obtain FULL coverage, WITHOUT runs or dripping.
In other words, With the plastics NOT in direct sunlight,...
basically cool to the touch,...
get fairly heavy, liberal, coat on,...
fairly quickly, ...
and STOP spreading it as soon as possible.
(the more you touch it, the more it will have a "Streaking" appearance)

The idea here is to allow it to have enough fluid on the plastics to kind of "Flow" into a nice smooth surface, without having so much as to drip, or run.

Allow that to dry, in a non-dusty environment, and it will GLOW/SHINE like you would never imagine.

BUT,... Be forewarned,....
spilling gas on it will make it dissolve, and look like crap.

Goo luck, and have fun with it.
I'm anxious to see the "Before and after" pics.

[Dan207]

tri5ron,
I have a few questions. What do you do about deep scratches? How do you clean befor applying? And how do you apply, rag, foam brush, floor mop:D ?
I have an old spray gun, thought I might try that.
Thanks Dan

[tri5ron]

Lots of vids on youtube on how to deal with scratches.
Just search ATV plastic repair, and you'll find plenty.

Clean with very mild solution of dishsoap and water,
rinse heavily, and dry.
Follow that with a good wipedown with rubbing alcohol.

Then apply the polish with a clean, lint free rag. Liberally, but not dripping. Apply quickly, to get full coverage, before it starts to become tacky. Then let dry.

I have not heard of anyone trying to spray it on, but my guess is that it would be too easy to get (spray) too much on.
I suppose you could try it, and if it dosent work, just blast it off with a good pressure washer,
(or a solution of Vinegar and water, might take it off too).

[ridgeracer]

Originally posted by Ian400ex
Might wear slowly exposing red, which might be cool. We'll see in time.

Nice look btw!

That could be pretty cool with a faded red cracked look through the black.

[Dan207]

well here is the update, not so much:ermm:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/Dan-207/IMAG0139.jpg
once cold weather set in the paint got brittle and started flacking off. So I'm going to try reupholstering it.
Ill let you know how that turns out.:rolleyes:

[250ex_dan]

doesnt look to good man:(

[PaRedneckRiders]

heres a gripper seat cover

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260670194083&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[4strokernow]

Mine looks like that too only mine was yellow...ah the joys of spray paint!

[mattn03]

Originally posted by PaRedneckRiders
heres a gripper seat cover

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260670194083&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

How do you install that?

[bkelley]

Originally posted by mattn03
How do you install that? Pull the old one off and staple the new on one.