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Old 11-14-2013, 02:42 PM
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Ok so on my 04 f4i every fairing has some sort of damage due to previous owner laying it down around a curve. Anyways I'll post a few pics up but I was wondering on the parts that are pitted up if I could use body filler or fiberglass to repair them. Or if it'll be cheaper to get used side fairings since I know I can fix the tail and nose. Any input would help.
 
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Old 11-14-2013, 03:06 PM
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You can use body filler and sand it well. But if you can get a set of fairings for a good price, why not?
 
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Old 11-14-2013, 03:36 PM
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Going price here in northeastern MD they range, from 90-180 per side. I have all winter to fix and paint.
 
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Old 11-14-2013, 04:17 PM
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It's not hard as long as you have time. I'm fixing cracks on my fairing now. Will soon post the pics
 
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Old 11-14-2013, 04:59 PM
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Heres the damage i have to work with.Name:  DSC_0094.jpg
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Old 11-14-2013, 05:11 PM
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really doesnt look too bad, i would just repair them. fill in any deep scratches with some putty, sand out the light ones, and plastic weld anywhere that its cracked and youll be good to go.
 
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Old 11-14-2013, 05:19 PM
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i was hoping putty and sanding would work. theres only one crack. he laid the bike down at 60. im surprised there wasnt more damage.
 
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Old 11-14-2013, 07:06 PM
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Need to sand quite large area there... but definitely doable
 
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Old 11-14-2013, 07:39 PM
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yeah its gonna take some time. maybe while i do it over the winter ill do a transformation fourm
 
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