Thread: Fairing

what is the finish on the fairing now.....that will make a big difference.

If there is paint on it / clear.....how old is the fairing? Use of laquer paints and clears were common in the 1970's.....and could cause some problems with a uro base / clear system.

If the fairing is bare plastic or urethane (like bumper covers on automobiles), you will want to use an adhesion promoter to help the paint bond to the surface.

If it is fiberglass, you should just have to scuff and go.

Let us know so we can help!

Big D

What type of paint or brand do you plan on using to paint the fairing with?

The reason I ask.....

Uro (base clear) automotive paints aren't really compatable with laquer.....bad things have a tendency to happen when you apply a uro over a laquer. There are products out there that are supposed to be an effective barrier between the two, but I've seen mixed results.

I read somewhere that some of your water based and water borne paints are compatible with laquer paint and clear, but I've never tested this personally.

What I would do, and have done in the past when confronted with laquer...

Strip it all off to the bare substrate, re-prime, base coat, and paint away. I always figured its better to be safe than sorry......although, that was always with customer work. I would be tempted to test out the sealer products, etc, if it was for my own bike....and if it works ok.....then I would feel confident using that application process for a customer.

Big D

No problem...glad I could help. Want to see this sucker when you get it done, before, during, and after pics! Always neat to see it from start to finish.

Big D

Shane'

Hey ya got me curious describing the sticker, and if its the old flurocarbon that the fairing is made of be careful!
That stuff would break down with some of the epoxy resins and solvents.
You wont see the damage till it has to take an impact (even a stone) then it crumbles. I've seen it first hand with a helmet I did many years ago. it was one of the first "lexan" helmets on the market, and carried a similar sticker.
I ignored the sticker and customized the helmet.
Went out riding one day and it got hit by a dime sized stone at 50mph. The helmet disintegrated and I was left trying to free myself from the padding and strap. Lucily the state trooper folowing several cars back saw the pieces go flying and pulled over behind me when I stopped.............
To make a long story short, when I contacted the manufacturer they asked if the helmet had been painted, when I said yes they said that the shell was compromised by the paint and very tiny cracks had formed in it and the warranty was void.
Live and learn I guess...........Just wanted to warn ya tho.

BTW
They did have a putty back then to isolate the shell from the paint and they also had waterbased uro's (only for pro use) too. That they used to finish them.