Hopefully a paint and body expert can help me out. I’m thinking of buying a new 09 Buell 1125R motorcycle in black. On Buell motorcycles the body parts are molded plastic pieces almost like a quad or dirtbike. They scratch easily and don’t shine like a red Ducati! Is there a way to put a coat of clear over these panels for a shiny look as well as protection from scratches? Maybe a paint that works with flexible parts? Thanks for your response.
Duncan
Yes, you need to use a urethane based clear coat. A lacquer or enamel base will crack when the parts flex. I’ll give you a quick way to make it shine on the cheap: Armor All or Pledge. Careful with the pledge, once you start with it you need to use it regularly to renew shine because it builds up and dulls over time.
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do it dude it wont hurt it
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Can I do it? Yeah I *could* but I don’t have my spray booth any more and the compressor is gone too. I think I’ll have to pass on this job.
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Yes, you need to use a urethane based clear coat. A lacquer or enamel base will crack when the parts flex. I’ll give you a quick way to make it shine on the cheap: Armor All or Pledge. Careful with the pledge, once you start with it you need to use it regularly to renew shine because it builds up and dulls over time.
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