Different color rear seat cowl

brownninja · March 27th, 2014, 12:19 PM

Hey Guys and Girls,

So I ordered a rear seat cowl online without doing enough research on if the paint would match. My ninja 2012 is a passion red but the color of the cowl i recieved is on the lighter red more orange side. I guess thats what you get for a 35 dollar cowl which does fit prefectly.

I need suggestions on what to do next.

Thank you.

csmith12 · March 27th, 2014, 12:22 PM

Welcome Roger!

ColorRite has got your answer! Just pick your method of application.

csmith12 · March 27th, 2014, 12:23 PM

If time is no issue, can you exchange it for the proper color?

LittleRedNinjette · March 27th, 2014, 12:25 PM

paint it

Dont know how much that would be though.
If you're crafty you could probably do something with pinstriping and decals...

rojoracing53 · March 27th, 2014, 12:25 PM

Spend $10 on some 3m Di-noc carbon wrap and go with the carbon look.

NevadaWolf · March 27th, 2014, 12:27 PM

Well, depends on how crafty you are.

Return it, order the right color.
Sell it to someone with that shade, order the right color.
Sand it down, paint it with the right color.
Live with it.

When i repaired my bike, I intentionally ordered fairings/cowlings that didn't match to get them cheap, then went through ColorRite to get the OEM color and painted them myself. Comes out looking perfect if you take your time to do it right.

brownninja · March 27th, 2014, 12:30 PM

No I cannot they do not have the proper color and i would have to pay for shipping and since it came from china it would be pretty expensive

csmith12 · March 27th, 2014, 12:31 PM

Bummer yo!

brownninja · March 27th, 2014, 12:34 PM

how much did it cost you to paint it did you buy the jar which is 20 bucks or the 1/2 pint

brownninja · March 27th, 2014, 12:34 PM

Where would that be available

NevadaWolf · March 27th, 2014, 12:44 PM

FYI I am not a painter, the following is simply what worked for me.

With just the cowl, one can of aerosol would work. If you go through ColorRite, just need the top coat ($34) and the base coat ($34) for the Passion Red color only and a Clear Coat ($17) to make it all shiny again (which can be picked up anywhere).

Just sand everything down to just above the primer (when the grey barely shows through) using a very high grit sand paper to ensure it is perfectly smooth. Clean it off so nothing gets under the paint, then set up someplace to paint. I used a roll of construction paper to cover the floor and wall around my work space. Start spraying away from the cowl and sweep smoothly and evenly across until off the cowl again before letting up on the nozzle. Repeat back and forth following ColorRite's instructions for proper application.

The cowl is small enough that not much work will be involved to repaint it. The hard part is the sanding so where the prior color doesn't mess up the top color.

brownninja · March 27th, 2014, 12:48 PM

Thanks a lot!!! Im just wondering if I should get the oem part for about 85 bucks or buy the paint for about 85

NevadaWolf · March 27th, 2014, 12:50 PM

Oh, if you have found the cowl for the same price as the paint, go with the cowl! Why bother painting when the factory has done it for you.

March 27th, 2014, 12:19 PM	#1
brownninja ninjette.org member Name: Roger Location: Toronto Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja Posts: 10	Different color rear seat cowl Hey Guys and Girls, So I ordered a rear seat cowl online without doing enough research on if the paint would match. My ninja 2012 is a passion red but the color of the cowl i recieved is on the lighter red more orange side. I guess thats what you get for a 35 dollar cowl which does fit prefectly. I need suggestions on what to do next. Thank you.

March 27th, 2014, 12:22 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Roger! ColorRite has got your answer! Just pick your method of application. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 27th, 2014, 12:23 PM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	If time is no issue, can you exchange it for the proper color? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 27th, 2014, 12:25 PM	#4
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	paint it Dont know how much that would be though. If you're crafty you could probably do something with pinstriping and decals... __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

March 27th, 2014, 12:27 PM	#6
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Well, depends on how crafty you are. Return it, order the right color. Sell it to someone with that shade, order the right color. Sand it down, paint it with the right color. Live with it. When i repaired my bike, I intentionally ordered fairings/cowlings that didn't match to get them cheap, then went through ColorRite to get the OEM color and painted them myself. Comes out looking perfect if you take your time to do it right. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

March 27th, 2014, 12:25 PM	#5
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Spend $10 on some 3m Di-noc carbon wrap and go with the carbon look.

March 27th, 2014, 12:30 PM	#7
brownninja ninjette.org member Name: Roger Location: Toronto Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja Posts: 10	No I cannot they do not have the proper color and i would have to pay for shipping and since it came from china it would be pretty expensive

March 27th, 2014, 12:31 PM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Bummer yo! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 27th, 2014, 12:34 PM	#9
brownninja ninjette.org member Name: Roger Location: Toronto Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja Posts: 10	how much did it cost you to paint it did you buy the jar which is 20 bucks or the 1/2 pint

March 27th, 2014, 12:44 PM	#11
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	FYI I am not a painter, the following is simply what worked for me. With just the cowl, one can of aerosol would work. If you go through ColorRite, just need the top coat ($34) and the base coat ($34) for the Passion Red color only and a Clear Coat ($17) to make it all shiny again (which can be picked up anywhere). Just sand everything down to just above the primer (when the grey barely shows through) using a very high grit sand paper to ensure it is perfectly smooth. Clean it off so nothing gets under the paint, then set up someplace to paint. I used a roll of construction paper to cover the floor and wall around my work space. Start spraying away from the cowl and sweep smoothly and evenly across until off the cowl again before letting up on the nozzle. Repeat back and forth following ColorRite's instructions for proper application. The cowl is small enough that not much work will be involved to repaint it. The hard part is the sanding so where the prior color doesn't mess up the top color. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

March 27th, 2014, 12:48 PM	#12
brownninja ninjette.org member Name: Roger Location: Toronto Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja Posts: 10	Thanks a lot!!! Im just wondering if I should get the oem part for about 85 bucks or buy the paint for about 85

March 27th, 2014, 12:50 PM	#13
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Oh, if you have found the cowl for the same price as the paint, go with the cowl! Why bother painting when the factory has done it for you. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

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