Well I picked up my new Spyder Saturday the 25 in Chicago and rode it home to Michigan.
Unfortunately I noticed that when I got it home I had somehow picked up a NASTY chip in the paint on the front point of the frunk. No idea when or where. I found that the dealer does not sell matching paint, and our local supply house can't match the PPG paint code I have. I had some chrome car wrap material and my awesome son-in-law who is a body man took about 10 min to make it all go away. Because of the lighting in the garage you cant tell it is chrome in that photo, but it looks great.
Now I am happy to leave it until I can get a paint match somewhere and get it repaired.
Any info on where to get matching paint would be greatly appreciated.
Well I picked up my new Spyder Saturday the 25 in Chicago and rode it home to Michigan.
Unfortunately I noticed that when I got it home I had somehow picked up a NASTY chip in the paint on the front point of the frunk. No idea when or where. I found that the dealer does not sell matching paint, and our local supply house can't match the PPG paint code I have. I had some chrome car wrap material and my awesome son-in-law who is a body man took about 10 min to make it all go away. Because of the lighting in the garage you cant tell it is chrome in that photo, but it looks great.
Now I am happy to leave it until I can get a paint match somewhere and get it repaired.
Any info on where to get matching paint would be greatly appreciated.
nice fix! I'm going to get clear bra for front of mine. Or spray bed liner
That looks good. Touchupdirect.com has the paint you need.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
Forget the touch-up paint.......your idea looks way better.....My paint is fine but I think I like your thing better .....what is it called and where can you get it !!!!! .................Plus if you happen to ding that thing you can always get another one to replace it at far less cost..................Mike
looks great just the way you fixed it. Touch ups don't always come out so well. Color matches but you need the clear coat as well...or do what I did....
but I know how this one happened...my head was in it..
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
It is chrome car wrap vinyl made with 3m adhesive. I picked up an 18" x 24" section at a local sign shop for $8.00. It is also available on ebay.
The strip he cut and placed on is about 3/4" wide and 2" short of overall length of the frunk. You can stick it on and remove it several time to get it positioned where you want it as long as you don't press it down too hard. One it is pressed into place with a squeegee it wont come back off without a heat gun.
NICE trim piece you did! Heck I think that should be a farkle!
I want one as I am tired of touching up the paint in that edge of the frunk lid!
Good job mate
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come