Not by the hair of my chinny, chin, chin...

[zoedogg1]

Does anyone know where I might be able to find a black center chin piece for my XB12R '04? Or do you think it will hold the dark gray Buell paint I have to do my frame. Don't want to have to paint it every month to remove nicks from front tire road debris.

 

[swatmedic]

I sprayed mine with VHT (very high temperature) engine paint I used to paint the header wrap with and it has held up very well. I just taped it off and sprayed it with three or four coats an hour or so apart. came out fine.

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[swatmedic]

I just ran out and snapped these for you. Sorry their dirty but it was rainy this am when I was out... also I just realized I am missing a chin fairing screw...

 

[GatorBuell]

I painted mine with regular pint when I painted the bike and its holding up fine.

 

[zoedogg1]

Nice...I ended up buying a can of Krylon Fusion Semi Gloss Black paint which is formulated for plastic, or so the can says.. Im really glad to hear the paint holds well on this. Thanks for the pictures swatmedic..

 

[SeabeeBueller]

I did the same with the high gloss stuff and then putabout 5 coats of crystal clear enamel for anice clear. It has held up real nicely.

 

[LeFox]

the new 2009 pazt is black...so everywhere

 

[zoedogg1]

I thought about the clear coat, but was worried it would make it too shiny, but your looks good. I will try this out with just the Krylon, but if it doesnt take I'll add a few clear coats....if that doesnt work, THEN I'll buy a black chin piece....