plastic filler

[wrnglrx]

I'm looking to fix a few imperfections in my plastics. Those of you who have done some body work. What worked best for you?

 

[netty2424]

How bad are the imperfections. Post some pics

 

[wrnglrx]

I'm at work at the moment. but as soon as I get home for lunch I will take a few pics. I know some sanding will get a lot of the groves created from having touring bags on but the front of the fairing has some good size gouges. I'll post up after lunch.

 

[wrnglrx]

Here are a few areas I need to fill in so I can repaint all of my plastics. My ex roomate did a paint project and got overspray all over my plastics. So Now that the bike is not on the road I can start this project.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/weih4zy90bc43ec/20130315_121347.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5op0f4alxvzh492/20130315_121607.jpg

 

[wrnglrx]

 

[wrnglrx]

well guess those didn't workout. I'll try another method.

 

[wrnglrx]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ak8ynnlm1ebw9on/20130315_121307.jpg

 

[atm3535]

upload them to photobucket, then copy the IMG url and just paste it into your post. Easiest way to post pics. Just don't move them to another album becuase that changes its location therefore changing the URL.

 

[BuellyBagger]

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Do-It-Yourself-Buell-Mods/Painting

Page3 I think. Some good repair stuff in here if it comesdown to filler and paint.

 

[BuellyBagger]

There's some buffing instructions in there too.page two I think. Can't tell for sure on my phone but those look like they'd sand & buff

 

[wrnglrx]

shot of whole Bike. Ineed of a fresh coat of paint. she has 42K on her and my ex roomates white overspray.

 

[thrstrmech]

3m Hysol...it's very easy to sand once cured, works well as filler, bonds very well

left bezel had the curved edge with about 1-1/2" missing used tape to form and Hysol to create the edge, sanded and painted, compare to the right bezel

used it here also on the fairing stay adding the missing piece pictured in black, bonded to aluminum plates and screwed in place

 

[natez1]

If you're just interested in cleaning the over-spray look into the clay bars from Meguire's
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Smooth-Surface-Clay-Kit/dp/B00063X7KG
They do work good but not a substitute for a paint job. a clay and a good wax would make that bike look alot better and could be done in a afternoon.

 

[chief_of_smoke]

i used fiberglass resin to fill a hole in my fairing. worked great for me.