Hi all!

I’m wanting some opinions.

I have a 2000 klr650. The plastics are pretty faded, so I’m trying to decide whether I should take them off and paint them, or pay the almost $500 for new ones.

I’ve never painted anything automotive before, and I’d want it to look like the new ones I could buy.

Let’s hear your opinions!

  • GR4VY@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    True. I have been nothing but cheap thus far, wouldn’t want to break the mold.

    That’s a really great point that I hadn’t considered. Might as well try to paint them, and if I somehow fuck it up beyond repair, I could still buy the new ones.

    Thank you for your input.

    • dual_sport_dork 🐧🗡️@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Necopost…

      You can absolutely paint them such that they’ll look good. Even with rattle cans.

      Top coat with a pair of two part (“2K”) clear coat. You can buy this at better auto parts stores, or online. You can get it in a rattle can - no spray gun necessary. Prep is everything. Prime and sand, sand, sand, sand. If you want it to be smooth, sand some more.