Light Body Repair

[Hooplehead]

I am going to start fixing and painting factory bike plastic on the side this winter. I need to get my new welder figured out, but I am completely sure of my scratch/gouge and painting ability. I have decided to share the tricks I've learned. Contact me if you are in need. Hope this helps.

BTW: I have always been low on cash, so most of my fixes are very cost effective.

More will be posted as I continue the project.

[redxxrdr]

I'm always out of money to. I relate to Al Bundy.

Looks like a good start. I really need to learn the finishing part of this.

[TexasDawg]

Great ideal dude, never thought to use the super glue by itself. I don't have any damage now, but will keep this in mind. Thanks for sharing,,,

[Mekanix]

I would be concerned about flake out, but it's your plastic.

I mixed up a very small batch of 2 part fill primer, painted into the scratches with a model paint brush, let it dry, lightly sanded and covered the whole part with black PPG primer sealer. I painted the whole piece, so ymmv.

Good luck

[Hooplehead]

I would be concerned about flake out, but it's your plastic.

I mixed up a very small batch of 2 part fill primer, painted into the scratches with a model paint brush, let it dry, lightly sanded and covered the whole part with black PPG primer sealer. I painted the whole piece, so ymmv.

Good luck

I have had decent luck in the past w/glue. I have a fairly large patch area, and I've flexed the crap out of it to see if it pulls, and it hasn't. So far I've done this on a few pvc panels w/o issue. I will keep a really close eye tough, thanks for the concern.

[cbrxxquad]

Great write up, thanks, will give it a try. Looks to be a nice idea for filler.