Painted Windscreen

[HillCountryRider]

Well, I wanted to get a smoked screen, but on my budget I can't just yet. I read up on painting the screen and heard several different pros/cons. I ended up purchasing a can of gloss black VALSPAR paint for plastic. I painted the inside of the screen and it turned out absolutely amazing! I will check it out after a few rides in the HOT Texas sun to see if it holds up.

 

[MNGreg]

Looks REALLY GOOD!! Nice job!:thumbup:

 

[JSP]

Good job!

 

[killabee]

If anyone is interested I'm sellin a stock windscreen that I also spray painted black. Selling for $20 plus shipping to your location. Pm me if are interested.

-Jeff

 

[buzzbomb]

Well, I wanted to get a smoked screen, but on my budget I can't just yet. I read up on painting the screen and heard several different pros/cons. I ended up purchasing a can of gloss black VALSPAR paint for plastic. I painted the inside of the screen and it turned out absolutely amazing! I will check it out after a few rides in the HOT Texas sun to see if it holds up.

Looks really good. Congrats on a well researched and well executed mod! :thumbup:

 

[turbo21]

Looks nice, good job.

 

[alh081]

i may have to do this mod in the near future. thanks for sharing

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Well, I wanted to get a smoked screen, but on my budget I can't just yet. I read up on painting the screen and heard several different pros/cons. I ended up purchasing a can of gloss black VALSPAR paint for plastic. I painted the inside of the screen and it turned out absolutely amazing! I will check it out after a few rides in the HOT Texas sun to see if it holds up.

I may have to try that one. How hard is it to get a nice smooth coat without getting on the other side of the screen or did you tape paper on the other side? I'd love to try this since I want a black screen and like you am short on cash for mods. I don't really need to be able to see through the screen. Any prep work or how to information would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[6R Blackout]

Looks like you did a fine job, I did mine exactly like you did yours and it hasn't chipped or cracked yet and its been going on 3 years. You will be fine!:thumbup:

 

[pfcreed]

Hey have you every rhode the twisted sisters in San Antonio.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Looks like you did a fine job, I did mine exactly like you did yours and it hasn't chipped or cracked yet and its been going on 3 years. You will be fine!:thumbup:

Do you have a good step by step procedure bro? I wanted a black tinted screen,but like the blacked out look and way cheaper.

 

[MistahT]

Do you have a good step by step procedure bro? I wanted a black tinted screen,but like the blacked out look and way cheaper.

I've painted lots of stuff over the years. I think I'll try this in the next few days. This is how I am planning on doing it.

1. Remove and clean windshield really well with degreaser

2. Use painters tape to mask the edges

3. Using paint of choice, start with 1 or two really light coats (maybe not have full coverage yet, that's ok). Follow with a medium coat that should give you full coverage. I'd say probably 10-15 minutes between coats. Make sure you start spraying before you pass and keeping spraying through your pass. Spray one direction. Start with edges.


Hill Country, how close was I to what you did?

 

[moreno12]

I did the same paint it and also cut it down to me it looks good

 

[HillCountryRider]

I may have to try that one. How hard is it to get a nice smooth coat without getting on the other side of the screen or did you tape paper on the other side? I'd love to try this since I want a black screen and like you am short on cash for mods. I don't really need to be able to see through the screen. Any prep work or how to information would be appreciated.

Thanks

I simply washed the inside very well with dishsoap and thoroughly dried. I taped the front of the windscreen around the edged with blue paiters tape (more expensive then the paint!) I sprayed several light coats ensuring there were no runs...I elated, the heat hasn't done anythig and it still looks great!

 

[HillCountryRider]

I've painted lots of stuff over the years. I think I'll try this in the next few days. This is how I am planning on doing it.

1. Remove and clean windshield really well with degreaser

2. Use painters tape to mask the edges

3. Using paint of choice, start with 1 or two really light coats (maybe not have full coverage yet, that's ok). Follow with a medium coat that should give you full coverage. I'd say probably 10-15 minutes between coats. Make sure you start spraying before you pass and keeping spraying through your pass. Spray one direction. Start with edges.


Hill Country, how close was I to what you did?

Right on with what I did, let us know how it turns out!

 

[HillCountryRider]

Hey have you every rhode the twisted sisters in San Antonio.

Of course!!! Are you in the area also? I created a group to try and get more riders to come out. I go every Sunday!
http://www.600cc.org/forum/groups/texas-hill-country-riders/

 

[JT]

So I wanted a black windscreen but was strugaling with getting rid of my monster sign that makes my bike "The mosnter" it is...

So this is what I came up with.... I attached one before pic and two after.

Le me know what you think.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Looks good like that. Gotta get mine painted. Hate the clear screen.

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[JT]

Looks good like that. Gotta get mine painted. Hate the clear screen.

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I may end up painting the monster part in in red but for now I will leave it clear so that my red LED lights can illuminate thru it. lol

 

[HillCountryRider]

So I wanted a black windscreen but was strugaling with getting rid of my monster sign that makes my bike "The mosnter" it is...

So this is what I came up with.... I attached one before pic and two after.

Le me know what you think.

Great job....that turned out really nice!