De - Chrome It

[HayRog]

Started to black out some of the fake plasti-chrome bits on the RT-L. Never was real keen on chrome and so far I'm liking the way it's turning out.
I didn't want to duplicate the metallic black of the bike and wanted a black color to stand apart, so I chose Dupli-Color Honda Black Metallic.
The fake chrome fronts on the windshield are next.

A few pics, with and without flash.

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[fastfraser]

Looks great ! Let us know how it holds up .

[pegasus1300]

I see that you seem to have LEDs around your mirrors. When these flash with your blinkers lights are they bother your eyes?

[Bob Denman]

I'm like an old crow: shiny stuff gets picked up!
but if no chrome gets it done for you: .

[oldguyinTX]

I "blacked out" the Can Am logos or whatever you call them on the two lower side panels as did you. I really like the way they look. I think the windshield parts are next, and I'm thinking of doing my mirrors in Pearl White like I did the 2013 RT "scoops", but I like the way your mirrors turned out. I might have to think about black for them, too.

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[Peter Aawen]

HayRog (& anyone else who's done/doing this) how did you prepare & paint all the chrome bits??

I've been wondering about doing the same sort of thing to my RT Ltd, but would like to lose ALL the chrome if I'm going to go down that path - & I really don't like the idea of using one of the placcy coating options.

Any tips or hints will be considered gratefully!

Ps: I really like the pics you've shown us HayRog, got any 'whole Spyder' pics to show how the de-chromed look works?

[HayRog]

I "blacked out" the Can Am logos or whatever you call them on the two lower side panels as did you. I really like the way they look. I think the windshield parts are next, and I'm thinking of doing my mirrors in Pearl White like I did the 2013 RT "scoops", but I like the way your mirrors turned out. I might have to think about black for them, too.

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Looks a lot more striking than chrome against white

[HayRog]

I see that you seem to have LEDs around your mirrors. When these flash with your blinkers lights are they bother your eyes?

Don't bother my eyes at all. It used to bother my eyes trying to see the faded green indication in the dash !

[HayRog]

HayRog (& anyone else who's done/doing this) how did you prepare & paint all the chrome bits??

I've been wondering about doing the same sort of thing to my RT Ltd, but would like to lose ALL the chrome if I'm going to go down that path - & I really don't like the idea of using one of the placcy coating options.

Any tips or hints will be considered gratefully!

Ps: I really like the pics you've shown us HayRog, got any 'whole Spyder' pics to show how the de-chromed look works?

Clean the parts with alcohol swabs then rub them down thoroughly with 600 grit abrasive paper.
I followed the spray can directions and coated with 3 light coats of paint, followed by 1 heavier coat, 15 minutes between coats.
After 30 minutes I applied 3 coats of protective clear coat finish, 15 minutes between coats.
After 48 hours I finished with Turtle Wax "ICE" synthetic liquid polish.

I'll post on it's durability in a year or so -- sooner if it doesn't hold up.

Thank ya'll

[Jul0682]

I did the same to my f3 limited and love the look without all that chrome.

[HayRog]

Oooohhh !! ^^^^^^ Nice .. I've always loved the red/black combination.

[Jul0682]

Thanks. Really love it also. Got a few more things to add to her yet

[DGoebel]

Dang it, I'm going on 60 years old and you've got my mind just whirling with how I could modestly customize my Stock '13 RTL after the Excellent work you've already done.... never gonna sleep now......

[HayRog]

Dang it, I'm going on 60 years old and you've got my mind just whirling with how I could modestly customize my Stock '13 RTL after the Excellent work you've already done.... never gonna sleep now......

Yer just a kid yet -- go for it !

[bscrive]

Unfortunately, paint does not do well over chrome. Most times it will peel off easily with your finger nail.

When I did my bike I put the chrome pieces in a solution that was 1 part muriatic acid and 2 parts hydrogen peroxide. It strips the chrome down to the plastic without harming the plastic. It doesn't take long as well, about 2 hours.

[HayRog]

Good to know, thanks. If mine don't hold up I know what to do.

[Jul0682]

I ordered all my parts directly from can-am. Basically they are the same parts as the f3 special series in back.. you guys can so the same with the 1st special series if u wanted the ball parts and are afraid of the paint coming off. Yes more expensive but atleast u know they'll last for ever.

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[HayRog]

Looking at the 2017 accessories catalog, the only black "bling" they have for the RT series are the Carbon Black front wheels.

Oh well --

[Jul0682]

Looking at the 2017 accessories catalog, the only black "bling" they have for the RT series are the Carbon Black front wheels.

Oh well --

Go to epc.brp.com
and under the drop down menu choose roadsters and then your year and then choose the appropriate part and you'll see the diagram and parts number below. Once u find lets say the side panel with the can-am logo you'll be able to find the black part number that u want.. hope this helps

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[Jul0682]

Looking at the 2017 accessories catalog, the only black "bling" they have for the RT series are the Carbon Black front wheels.

Oh well --

Example for the rt mirror cover. U can have different color as u want. Go to body and accessories and it's number 73 in the part and description menu below. Their you'll see all the different colors u can order.. [emoji106]

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[HayRog]

Thanks :-) Checking it out now !

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Dang it, I'm going on 60 years old and you've got my mind just whirling with how I could modestly customize my Stock '13 RTL after the Excellent work you've already done.... never gonna sleep now......

, Consider painting the DASH surround ( like I did to Deanna777 's Cognac ) .......... no matter what color Spyder you have, you can find a spray can of something extremely close at most auto parts stores today ( I found the Cognac )................ because the surround doesn't actually touch the Body color of the Spyder it doesn't have to a be Perfect Match to pull it off .................. good luck ........ Mike

[TicketBait]

Like what you have done. the various choices we have at our disposal are limitless. Makes each spyder at a gathering fun to walk around and look over what others choices are.

Question, have you thought about painting the bracket showing in your avatar under your windshield as well? The silver to me shows up as a distraction. Others like how the accent is.

I too have a timeless black RT.

I have had various parts painted timeless black or chromed.

Back in 2010 there were no floorboards, I went through 3 different ones before settling on DiamondR floorboards.

Funny thing I was looking for a photo, and have no recent ones uploaded. This one was from 2 years ago when it was being towed to the shop.



Have fun making your bike unique for you!

[HayRog]

Like what you have done. .

Question, have you thought about painting the bracket showing in your avatar under your windshield as well? The silver to me shows up as a distraction. Others like how the accent is.






Have fun making your bike unique for you!

Not exactly that area yet -- yet ! I did do the chrome windshield strips today though.

[HayRog]

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