A cheap fix...

Discussion in 'Mods, Upgrades, Accessories and Products' started by KRL, Mar 19, 2013.

  1. KRL

    KRL Active Member

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    Got this idea from elsewhere. Bought a roll of carbon fibre look sticky back for a fiver. Took off heel plates and infill panels below seat and with the aid of a hairdryer and sharp scissors stuck it thereon. Looks pretty good but will be interesting to see hiw the heel plates last albeit its a dead easy fix to to it again or just scrap it altogether. Sorry no pics as bliddy phone will not upload!

    Got to be worth a go for a fiver and an hours time tho.........
     
  2. megawatt

    megawatt Well-Known Member

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    Nice one mate. How about clear vinyl or spray laquer on top?
     
  3. KRL

    KRL Active Member

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    I have a clear vinyl in the garage buut am gonna see how this lasts in the first instance as another layer on the heel plates may be a bit fiddly due to the holes in them..........will keep you posted
     
  4. matt

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    Oooo thought about doing this but didn't because I thought the vinyl would rip/ tear easily, be interesting see how you get on
     
  5. sinewave

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    Cracking pictures OP! :p
     
  6. phantom

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    Also try the 3m carbon vinyl as its very tough and stands
    Up to all the wear and tear.
     
  7. Toy40

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    Tried it! didnt last got them carbon dipped instead and am getting the heel plated powder coated

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  8. martinowen

    martinowen Moderator
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    How expensive is dipping
     
  9. sinewave

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    Depends how rough the Girl is! :eek:
     
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  10. phantom

    phantom Active Member

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    Not that dear but you would need to see it in the
    Flesh to tell if you like the look or not.
    I live beside where they do it so you can guess
    Every boy racer around here has it done to everything
    On their motor's lol
     
  11. Toy40

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    Better not go up visit you Phantom!! dont want to look like a boy racer LOL!
     
  12. Toy40

    Toy40 Active Member

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    I got 13 pieces done including the read hugger (big) for 190 pound and must say the quality is great
     
  13. martinowen

    martinowen Moderator
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    Will have to try find someone local to check out then

    Once I have repaired the dent the gearbox is leaving in the bank that is lol
     
  14. phantom

    phantom Active Member

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    around here its wheels,grills, bonnets,side skirts etc etc
    I think sometimes you can go ott....not on a bike mind you
     

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