Plastic dip or Repaint?

[Big Al wi the Vee]

Currently got the luggage mounts off the Vee;

 Now I did intend to remove the old paint and replace it with the same silver and finish off with a lacquer to protect it from the obvious scuffs. Now I'm half way through removing the old paint and it's not coming off very easy!

My question to all on here; has anyone ever tried to plastic dip their bike, especially in places where pillion passengers might continually scuff?

or

Should I just persevere and respray it with the original paint colour?

Al

[Tiny]

The luggage rack (at least on the GT) is plastic coated. I've just had mine redone by http://www.wtacoatings.co.uk/.

[Big Al wi the Vee]

That looks like what I'm after, What was the finish like?

[Tiny]

Good, no complaints at all. The parts are media blasted then sprayed with a dry electrically charged powder before being baked in an oven. Mine was fairly rusty before it was done & I'm happy with the results.

The owner has a facebook page where you can see better photo's.

https://www.facebook.com/WtaCoatings/photos_all

[Rusty Nuts]

That looks more like powder coating than plastic dip.

[tallpaul]

It is powder coating.

[Tiny]

Didn't correct the op in case it came across as cheeky! Although reading my initial response I did refer to it as plastic coating, still technically correct though as powder coating typically relies on an electrically thermoplastic polymer.

[Big Al wi the Vee]

NP, Think I'll try plastic dipping it myself

[Mr Nick]

Easy to do: go to charity shops & buy all the old LPs they have, chuck them in a big pan & heat until melted then dip the parts in. Let the excess run off but rotate the part around a bit just to even the layer: Bob's your auntie!  








Do not try this at home as it should only be done by highly skilled trained marmosets wearing space suits!!

[Big Al wi the Vee]

Thanks for that, What records would one use?  

[Mr Nick]

Depends on the finish you're after:

Easy listening would give a pretty smooth finish - hard rock might be a bit heavy but avoid any recent pop as it has no substance to it at all....

:music-headbanger:

[MartinW]

Avoid any X Factor records too, as they only last for 6 weeks.

[tallpaul]

*boomtish*

[Big Al wi the Vee]

.... Ended up painting back to silver with a lacquered finish.... shit job, but it's mine  

[Big Al wi the Vee]

.... Ended up painting back to silver with a lacquered finish.... shit job, but it's mine  

omg, the American filter doesn't recognise SHIT.

[MartinW]

That's because it's an English word Big Al.
 

[Joe Rocket]

Curiously but (with another t) comes out as arse!