Painting plastic "intake scoops" to match fairings

[JSP]

Im actually plasti-dipping them yellow. But so far I think I'm going to have to strip them and start again. too many drips. I have to work with lighter coats. Should be easy though.

Lots and lots of really THIN coats.

 

[nismos14]

Lots and lots of really THIN coats.

Yep, gonna have to start over but it's eassssy to remove

 

[applejax]

That one on fzwhite's FB page is not quite the look I'm going for...

Idk, that bike just looks gaudy to me. I like my vehicles as clean looking and "oem+" as Possible.

 

[Cstewart101]

I've done several searches to see if anyone has painted the black plastic "intake scoop" pieces to match the fairings of their bike. So far, I have only found pics of painted openings (below), but not the entire black piece. Has anyone attempted this?



I don't own an FZ6R yet, and I don't recall from my test ride if the plastic is smooth and easily paintable or if it's a textured plastic. Is there a reason no one has attempted this? Any input is much appreciated. Thanks!



-Luke

So have we figured a way out to to paint the scoops? Just like rabbitman did? Just the front. I don't think I need the whole thing just the front.


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[latony007]

i like the way the brake lines are blue and painted the bottom black plastic piece as well. Was a great job. Where did that bike go Rabbit?

 

[MistahT]

Lots and lots of really THIN coats.

You can do it that way. Lays easier if you go for about 80% coverage on the first two coats, then you can start going to a medium spray.