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« on: December 25, 2016, 07:53:28 AM » |
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I know this has been done here before, but I wanted to show off the wheels for my Bobber project.  This stuff was easy to work and if I don't like it, it will roll right off. They came out pretty good, not perfect, but much better than when I started. The rear, which I failed to take a before pic of, was pretty pitted. I degreased, than wire brushed, then sanded lightly to knock down the pitting.  I also used it on the alt cover that was peeling and broken, I first used PVC glue on the back to hold it together than plasti-dipped the front. My man cave shop, pretty messy, but I get alot done in there. I used to run a commercial cleaning company and had 2 janitorial carts left over. One I use as a tool jockey and the other holds all my liquid cleaners and oils. .JPG) Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays to all  |
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RDKLL
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VRCC #1231 VRCCDS #271
Mesa, AZ
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« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2016, 08:21:03 AM » |
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Looks good. I have a spare wheel I was going to get powder coated...might consider this instead. I also have an extra set of valve cover, intake tubes, carb tops, cam covers and choke covers that I want to do something with
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2016, 08:25:28 AM » |
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Well, it cost under $15 to do both wheels and I did it in about 4 hours while watching football yesterday.  Don't know how it will stand up, but I can just do it again when I change tires. |
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« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2016, 03:09:54 PM » |
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I have not heard or seen this before. I have my alt cover that is just crap peeling. Did you use spray or dip or what. Very interested in this.
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Gary "Cheeseman"
USN "weather guesser" Retired
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2016, 03:33:30 PM » |
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2016, 03:36:55 PM » |
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2016, 03:49:42 PM » |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2016, 06:40:12 PM » |
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As time consuming as that appears, it is still easier than the polishing needed on my (battleship grey) rear wheels. (no clear coat)
My fronts, not covered by saddlebags, stay nicer and are easier to clean up.
Depending on the color/finish I chose for my rears, I might or might not do the fronts to match.
I wonder how the dip lasts over time.
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« Last Edit: December 25, 2016, 06:43:04 PM by Jess from VA »
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2016, 07:02:38 PM » |
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As time consuming as that appears, it is still easier than the polishing needed on my (battleship grey) rear wheels. (no clear coat)
My fronts, not covered by saddlebags, stay nicer and are easier to clean up.
Depending on the color/finish I chose for my rears, I might or might not do the fronts to match.
I wonder how the dip lasts over time.
I went with this for 2 reasons, well 3. 1) the wheels were in bad shape from the PO. 2) I wanted blacked out wheels for the Bobber. 3) it looked easy. 2 out of 3 aint bad! The majority of the time is spent waiting for the 30 mins between coats. I used the index cards to protect the tire, but the learning curve on that was the most time consuming. I tried taping the tire with painters tape, but that took forever using 2 or 3" pieces that did not stick.  I then tried the cards, but they wouldn't stay in place and kept falling out. Just as I was about to put the job away till later, I let the air out of the tires and the cards stuck right in.  All in all, I'm glad I did it and now know not to try and tape up a tire with painters tape.  I'll let you know how long they stay looking good, but respray seems like it would be easily done. |
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« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2016, 09:29:47 AM » |
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Don't you have to redo it every time you put a new tire on?
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« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2016, 10:44:37 AM » |
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Bill, did you use the matte, gloss, or metal flake ? They look nice  |
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« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2016, 01:11:34 PM » |
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As time consuming as that appears, it is still easier than the polishing needed on my (battleship grey) rear wheels. (no clear coat)
My fronts, not covered by saddlebags, stay nicer and are easier to clean up.
Depending on the color/finish I chose for my rears, I might or might not do the fronts to match.
I wonder how the dip lasts over time.
I went with this for 2 reasons, well 3. 1) the wheels were in bad shape from the PO. 2) I wanted blacked out wheels for the Bobber. 3) it looked easy. 2 out of 3 aint bad! The majority of the time is spent waiting for the 30 mins between coats. I used the index cards to protect the tire, but the learning curve on that was the most time consuming. I tried taping the tire with painters tape, but that took forever using 2 or 3" pieces that did not stick. I then tried the cards, but they wouldn't stay in place and kept falling out. Just as I was about to put the job away till later, I let the air out of the tires and the cards stuck right in. All in all, I'm glad I did it and now know not to try and tape up a tire with painters tape. I'll let you know how long they stay looking good, but respray seems like it would be easily done. I think if you go to the Plasti Dip website you will find that they have a protectant that you can apply to the sidewall of the tire so you can just peel the overspray off. It is like a roll on or stick deoderant. Makes the job go a lot faster. |
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six2go #152
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« Reply #12 on: December 26, 2016, 01:13:41 PM » |
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Don't you have to redo it every time you put a new tire on?
Not if your tire guy uses equipment that doesn't touch the rim. Like they have for alloy auto wheels. |
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« Reply #13 on: December 26, 2016, 01:28:03 PM » |
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Don't you have to redo it every time you put a new tire on?
Not if your tire guy uses equipment that doesn't touch the rim. Like they have for alloy auto wheels. OK Thanks. |
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #14 on: December 26, 2016, 03:58:42 PM » |
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I think if you go to the Plasti Dip website you will find that they have a protectant that you can apply to the sidewall of the tire so you can just peel the overspray off. It is like a roll on or stick deoderant. Makes the job go a lot faster. I saw that in one of the vids, but I didn't want to wait for the stuff to show up. Using the cards, once I let the air out of the tire, was super easy. Bill, did you use the matte, gloss, or metal flake ? They look nice cooldude It's a matte, that's all they have at Walmart. I'm doing the valve covers, intakes and timing belt cover also. Pretty sure I'm going to do the pumpkin and swingarm as well. Don't you have to redo it every time you put a new tire on? I do all my own tire changes, so I'm sure I'll muck them up some. New tire on both rims, so I should be good for at least 12 - 15K. I'm sure there will be touch up needed after I reassemble her, don't think it will be a big deal. |
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Harryc
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« Reply #15 on: December 26, 2016, 04:21:52 PM » |
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Nice job on the wheels Bill. The pic of your shop made me smile....motorcycle parts everywhere. . Reminds me of my garage 'and' my office. Lol |
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #16 on: December 26, 2016, 04:36:27 PM » |
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Nice job on the wheels Bill. The pic of your shop made me smile....motorcycle parts everywhere. . Reminds me of my garage 'and' my office. Lol  And the living room, kitchen and family room. |
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