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Old 19-02-09, 02:21 PM   #2
Dave20046
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Default Re: Spraying plastics...

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Originally Posted by Tomtoms View Post
I can get hold of a white belly pan for my 2000 curvey SV but i want to paint it black... (Rolling Stones reference!)

is this possible with just normal black spray paint. Iv never attempted anything like this before.

Im aware that it will sit near the exhaust so will get hot, will this determine the paint type?

Also, does anyone know how they fit to the bike? there arnt any holes drilled in it at all....
Yes rattle can will be fine, rough it up with a bit fine wet and dry then build up lots of thin layers of spray. Then go over the top with a few coats of 'clear lacquer'. I got mine from halfords there will be cheaper places though. For a better finish (since it's just a small panel). I'd find a paint code of a black you like then get halfords (or elsewhere) to mix it up for you in an aerosol. Bit more expensive but a much better finish than the rattle cans.
I've done a whole scooter (a lot of plastics!) in rattle can and the guy that bought it didn't even notice apart from on one panel where I'd left a run in and he said 'oh this front panel's had a respray hasn't it'. I was like "erm yeah, yes it has".

Regarding fitment, mine has for holes in it which are bolted to metal brackets which bolts to the engine casings.
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