Originally Posted by Denalidirt (Post 20375793)

Not sure if that will work on the adventure tanks

Originally Posted by Pistolero (Post 20378879)

Thank you for the replies. I had not planned on sanding my tanks completely to the plastic. I was just going to get the decals off and all and get it good and uniform and go through the proper prepping steps. I'll be honest I use it rather hard so I was going to do the bottom front of the tanks that catches rocks in a hearty coat of rubberized coating and then do the rear of them in a satin black. On top I was just planning on a sand tan color in krylon rattle cans and I think if I get the prep work right it'll turn out wonderful. I used to work at a body shot and pulled dents on cages but I didn't know if I would have to do anything different. Of course I'll clear it but I want a flat finish so I was thinking that two coats on the properly sprayed ultra flat tan camo paint would give me a simi effect. If not on well haha!

I'll probably do a write up on it and if it turns out well ill post what I did :D

You see I'm a college student and this bike is really the only thing of value I own so I'm going to do it on a budget and see what happens :D

Originally Posted by Pistolero (Post 20378879)

...and this bike is really the only thing of value I own so I'm going to do it on a budget and see what happens :D

Originally Posted by Sadlsor (Post 20385758)

Proceed with caution...I smell the hint of an inherent contradiction in the above statement.
Might be just me. :hmmmmm

Originally Posted by Cyclops Motorsports (Post 20385635)

Ive painted my 950 adv twice. There is no problem with the paint sticking with proper prep. I highly advise not to spray it with a rattle can.Remember gas will get on the surface.
I would recommend using an automotive catalyzed paint. I like basecoat/clear coat systems. My choice is PPG but thats just a brand. Talk with your local automotive paint supplier for a system that works well in your environment and that will stand up not abuse and gasoline.
Prep is everything in a paint job.You will find that if you want to do a great job you will also need a filler primer and sealer and a lot of elbow grease. heres my latest.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/950LRLED.jpg

Originally Posted by Pistolero (Post 20386144)

Well like I said I work at an autoparts store and have a great selection because we mix paints. The only problem with that is I don't want to buy a paint gun. I may wait or I may paint it. If I don't wait it will be with a krylon spray paint and lots of prep. Thank you for the advice definitely a good looking job on the 950. How long did the first job last?

Originally Posted by Pistolero (Post 20386100)

Well I'm a broke @$$ college student and I'm going to rattle can it. I also work full time at an autoparts store so that will help with the cost if supplies.

Originally Posted by beergut (Post 20389970)

Screw that paint crap, vinyl wrap it. Cheap, way easier and if it doesn't turn out, you pull it up and re-lay it.

You tube it...it's super simple. Only tools needed, hot hair dryer or heat gun and a good knife.

I'm considering wrapping mine rather than painting it.


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Originally Posted by beergut (Post 20417601)

I'm not really talking about a 'kit' per-sa but vinyl is pretty easy to come by.

http://www.metrorestyling.com is a great resource...a few people on other forums have used them with great success.

This guy, I found on this site has awesome graphics for the adventure: http://crispydesigns.co.uk/

Make sure the surface is clean, lay the vinyl, pull it, use a little heat, cut it, have fun it with it. Its pretty hard to screw up and if you do, you pull it up and lay a new sheet. I believe you could do an entire bike for less than $100.

When you scratch it, you just simple either cut it out and put new vinyl down or put a piece over it.