Blacked out the Roadster.

mully95

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I asked a friend of mine is there any product that I could paint over some chrome pieces on my bike and later if I didn't like it I could remove the paint?

He told me about Plasti Dip. If you go to YouTube and type in Plasti Dip you will see hundreds of how too videos. Mainly how to spray it on and also how to remove it.

I've been thinking about blacking out the headlight buckets, turn signals and the bear claw. After seeing the 2013 Roadster I just had to give it a shot.

I blacked out the headlights, fork guards, front turn signals, horn cover, rear fender protectors, and the fly screen brackets. I still have to do the rear turn signals. I am very happy with the results.

Now what I'm interesting in is how durable this coating stands up to rocks and bugs. Time will tell I guess.

EDIT: Well the date is 5/24/13 and the Plasti Dip is still holding strong. The only peeling I have right now is where my leg touches the bear claw. I can always just peel the Plasti Dip and redo it anytime I want without a bunch of trouble.
 
Mully, that's pretty dam nice. If you are going to have mat black that's the way to do it.

If the factory see your photos they should copy it.
 
I Like it Mully, Been thinking of blackening more of my roadster, starting with relpacing the entire exxhaust system.
 
I'd be interested in how it holds up. It sure looks good. I recall seeing a video of some guy doing a whole car with the stuff.
 
Doubt it would be cheaper or more robust than satin black powdercoat. Bike looks good with what you've done to it. I'm looking at adding a few small chrome bits and pieces to my bike.
 
I like it.....a lot. I see you have the clear lens covers. I'm curious if you tried the smoked ones and didn't like them or if you just prefer the extra touch of clear?
 
Huntin Dawg said:
I like it.....a lot. I see you have the clear lens covers. I'm curious if you tried the smoked ones and didn't like them or if you just prefer the extra touch of clear?
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I wanted the clearest I could get. I didn't even use the amber bulbs but left the clear bulbs in there. lol

They have a slight amber look to them while flashing at night.
 
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