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Author Message   Mooch Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 08:23 pm:        I need to sand down some crash damage and repaint my plastics on my 1125r. I know that all the paint threads have talked about using a sprayer or pro-painter. However, I am wanting to pant my plastics a satin black, or flat black. So I am not concerned about the gloss or show shine. Obviously though, I still want it to look good and not blotchy or oily. I was thinking of using Krylon Fusion for plastic http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/ has anyone used this? or another method for a flat black? any advice would be appreciated.   Nittanyxt Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 10:53 pm:        I've used the fusion red with pretty good results. Wash the parts with soap & water then dry and wipe down with mineral spirits. Use gloves as fingerprints will leave oil deposits,then follow inst. on can.   Mooch Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 12:38 am:        awesome, thank you. I will let you know how it comes out   Buell_bert Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 08:40 pm:        I have used it also and so far it has been great. Just make sure you let it dry for about a week and then clear coat it for scratch proofing.   Zombieblast Posted on Monday, September 27, 2010 - 03:30 pm:        What grade of sand paper did you use to sand your plastics down?   Terrys1980 Posted on Monday, September 27, 2010 - 03:51 pm:        Something around 200-300 should work.   Zombieblast Posted on Monday, September 27, 2010 - 04:18 pm:        Thanks Terry! I've been refreshing the page periodically awaiting a response since I posted the question. Ha. Any other details or suggestions for me? B   Terrys1980 Posted on Monday, September 27, 2010 - 04:38 pm:        I'm no expert on sanding and painting but I have done my share. You will want to get some 600 and 1000 grit also. Prep the plastics by roughing the surface with the 300 and wash, prime, sand with 600, prime, sand with 1000, final coat/coats. Make sure when you rough the surface for the first time that you have it smooth with no shine. Some people like to scuff the surface a little between coats to help with adhesion.   Revz Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 08:37 pm:        Jumping on the thread. Trying to repair some saddlebags. What do you use/suggest for filler in a deep scratched area and also a 2" x 2" broken repaired area?   Terrys1980 Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 08:55 pm:        3M's Duramix is the best for plastic repairs but is around $32 for a 6.75oz tube. You do not have to buy the expensive gun. A large cheap caulking gun and 2 pieces of round stock should do the trick.   Revz Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 09:24 am:        Thanks for the info...

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