quick question:
what do you have to do to prep the air duck covers and mirror for painting so that the paint will stay on the plastic with out chipping off so quickly...... can that even be done so paint will stay on there for good? in process of painting bike but paint guy said that paint will not stay on there and that it will eventually come off, is this true?

 

YES you can paint it if you prep it properly, and it WILL stay on.

Use the following pre paint prep: Dupont Plas-Stick #2223S

Any "Paint Guy" thats worth a damn would know that. There are many various plastic peices that are painted in the automotive industry, its all a matter of using the right materials. The Dupont 2223S is one of many platic prep compounds used. There are also additives for paints when used on very flexible plastics (ie: Saturns), so that the paint can flex and not crack. I personally would find a different place to paint my bike. I would have reservations about his abilities if his knowledge is that limited.

You have to get it at an automotive paint supply shop. Not an auto parts store, but a professional supply shop. I have a quart from when I did some work on my Vette, if you were local I would let you borrow it. But you should not have to get it yourself, whoever paints your bike should already have this, or have access to it.

Get another place to paint your bike.

Good luck.

 

Thank you Y2K929RR. I think your right and I need to find someone else.