Anyone have any experience with this seller??

Miles_Prower · April 30th, 2012, 07:57 AM

Hey everyone, I was thinking of eventually replacing my bike's plastics (was in a low speed crash about a week ago), and I decided that as much as I like Kawasaki lime green, I love white even more. I found a set of all white plastics:
http://www.dhgate.com/2873-free-ship...a65fe7cbb.html

I wanted to know if anyone knows what kind of quality these types of cowlings are. They say they are the same thickness, are ABS, pre-drilled and have 95-98% fitment accuracy. $399 for the entire set with free shipping just seems very low priced.

Also, if those are okay to buy, how much do you think I could get for selling off stock cowlings, that are either pristine or only slightly scratched?

just curious!!

Falcor · April 30th, 2012, 08:40 AM

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95% to 98% the same as the original fairings.

Why don't they just put 95% of the time? >.>

Miles_Prower · April 30th, 2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcor

Why don't they just put 95% of the time? >.>

lol I was thinking the same thing. but i just had a little epic fail moment when I wrote this. I forgot my tank is green so I'd have to either repaint my tank or buy a white one. DOH!

xSean13 · April 30th, 2012, 08:53 AM

Or plastidip over it and get some of their gloss stuff.

White:
http://www.amazon.com/Performix-PLAS.../dp/B005LDE2GO

Glossifier:
http://www.plastidip.com/home_soluti..._Dip_Enhancers

Falcor · April 30th, 2012, 08:59 AM

What's the deal with this plasti dip stuff? Is it some sort of cheap man's way to get a quick paint job done? Also, since it technically rubberizes the surface you paint does it therefore make it more crash resistant, i'm sure it's not by a lot.

xSean13 · April 30th, 2012, 09:04 AM

Basically, except since it's rubberized, it peels off whenever you want, so no need to sand down the paint before applying. Plus it's fairly strong, so it will take more than just rubbing for it to peel off.

Miles_Prower · April 30th, 2012, 09:21 AM

so i could just apply it straight on top of the existing paint/clear coat? and if it sucks i can just peel that sucker off? hahaha i might have to consider this.
now if only the white matches up!

xSean13 · April 30th, 2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles_Prower

so i could just apply it straight on top of the existing paint/clear coat? and if it sucks i can just peel that sucker off? hahaha i might have to consider this.
now if only the white matches up!

Yep, you can youtube plastidip; this guy plastidipped his whole car & lots of people use it on their car rims..so it's pretty durable. Straight out of the can it is matte, so that's why I suggested the glossifier.

Miles_Prower · April 30th, 2012, 09:41 AM

that's an absolute win. when I decide to switch to white, i will definitely check this stuff out!

xSean13 · April 30th, 2012, 09:42 AM

You should be able to get everything you need here:
http://www.dipyourcar.com/

I think the spray is cheaper at this site as well.

Miles_Prower · April 30th, 2012, 10:00 AM

i think i'm going to test it out on my car's wheels first. i've always wanted black wheels. if it works out, i will get it for my bike too.

edit: might even black out my roof and gloss it lol

xSean13 · April 30th, 2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles_Prower

i think i'm going to test it out on my car's wheels first. i've always wanted black wheels. if it works out, i will get it for my bike too.

Good luck, you should post some pics when you're done...Home Depot carries black plasti dip, fyi...no need to order that.

jjb84 · April 30th, 2012, 11:48 AM

anyone have experience with plastidip? thinking ill try it.

xSean13 · April 30th, 2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jjb84

anyone have experience with plastidip? thinking ill try it.

Not personally, but you can youtube videos (www.dipyourcar.com) or google it, very reputable, lots of people use it.

I will be getting some today though (just matte black) and spraying it on my extra rear fairing.

Falcor · April 30th, 2012, 12:03 PM

It looks pretty nice after he finishes if you ask me for paint in a can

Link to original page on YouTube.

xSean13 · April 30th, 2012, 12:12 PM

This also done with all plasti dip products: black base, then the gold metallizer, then black again.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Falcor · April 30th, 2012, 12:20 PM

I think i found a new hobby.

Miles_Prower · April 30th, 2012, 12:23 PM

i was reading somewhere that on wheels, people had a problem with dirt and fading after a few months. to fix that, one guy used plastidip for the base coat, then used a different brand of black spray paint on top, and then clear coat to finish. he said the finish was much better and more durable. I'd imagine since the plastidip was on the bottom, it would still peal off easily when you want, but the look wouldnt be affected by debris and normal wear and tear.

Falcor · April 30th, 2012, 12:24 PM

Their glossifier might help prevent that.

April 30th, 2012, 07:57 AM	#1
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	Anyone have any experience with this seller?? Hey everyone, I was thinking of eventually replacing my bike's plastics (was in a low speed crash about a week ago), and I decided that as much as I like Kawasaki lime green, I love white even more. I found a set of all white plastics: http://www.dhgate.com/2873-free-ship...a65fe7cbb.html I wanted to know if anyone knows what kind of quality these types of cowlings are. They say they are the same thickness, are ABS, pre-drilled and have 95-98% fitment accuracy. $399 for the entire set with free shipping just seems very low priced. Also, if those are okay to buy, how much do you think I could get for selling off stock cowlings, that are either pristine or only slightly scratched? just curious!!

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April 30th, 2012, 08:53 AM	#4
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Or plastidip over it and get some of their gloss stuff. White: http://www.amazon.com/Performix-PLAS.../dp/B005LDE2GO Glossifier: http://www.plastidip.com/home_soluti..._Dip_Enhancers

April 30th, 2012, 08:59 AM	#5
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	What's the deal with this plasti dip stuff? Is it some sort of cheap man's way to get a quick paint job done? Also, since it technically rubberizes the surface you paint does it therefore make it more crash resistant, i'm sure it's not by a lot.

April 30th, 2012, 09:04 AM	#6
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Basically, except since it's rubberized, it peels off whenever you want, so no need to sand down the paint before applying. Plus it's fairly strong, so it will take more than just rubbing for it to peel off.

April 30th, 2012, 09:21 AM	#7
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	so i could just apply it straight on top of the existing paint/clear coat? and if it sucks i can just peel that sucker off? hahaha i might have to consider this. now if only the white matches up!

April 30th, 2012, 09:41 AM	#9
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	that's an absolute win. when I decide to switch to white, i will definitely check this stuff out!

April 30th, 2012, 09:42 AM	#10
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	You should be able to get everything you need here: http://www.dipyourcar.com/ I think the spray is cheaper at this site as well.

April 30th, 2012, 10:00 AM	#11
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	i think i'm going to test it out on my car's wheels first. i've always wanted black wheels. if it works out, i will get it for my bike too. edit: might even black out my roof and gloss it lol

April 30th, 2012, 11:48 AM	#13
jjb84 ninjette.org member Name: JJ Location: Cali Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 127	anyone have experience with plastidip? thinking ill try it.

April 30th, 2012, 12:03 PM	#15
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	It looks pretty nice after he finishes if you ask me for paint in a can Link to original page on YouTube.

April 30th, 2012, 12:12 PM	#16
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	This also done with all plasti dip products: black base, then the gold metallizer, then black again. Link to original page on YouTube.

April 30th, 2012, 12:20 PM	#17
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	I think i found a new hobby.

April 30th, 2012, 12:23 PM	#18
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	i was reading somewhere that on wheels, people had a problem with dirt and fading after a few months. to fix that, one guy used plastidip for the base coat, then used a different brand of black spray paint on top, and then clear coat to finish. he said the finish was much better and more durable. I'd imagine since the plastidip was on the bottom, it would still peal off easily when you want, but the look wouldnt be affected by debris and normal wear and tear.

April 30th, 2012, 12:24 PM	#19
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	Their glossifier might help prevent that.