Crazy Idea

[Bytemi]

So I was watching West Coast Customs on Sunday and they had a truck that was completely bed lined from top to bottom. So I looked at my husband and said, my Spyder would look really cool like that! So I did a search to see if I was the only crazy person that thought to bed line her motorcycle. Here is what I found:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobzpix/3836570143/

The answer is no, I am not the only crazy person. I don't l like the bumpy look, but my husband said that can be avoided by over spraying. What do you think, is this idea nuts? Any draw backs to trying it other than having to purchase replacement panels if it goes badly?

Thoughts, opinions?????

 

[larrymz3]

I like it! It would be a twist on the matte black option but would be scuff, crash, and bomb proof!


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[Bob Denman]

It's an interesting variation on the matte-black theme. :thumbup: I don't know if the thickness of those spray-ons would interfere with body panel clearances though.

 

[Bytemi]

It's an interesting variation on the matte-black theme. :thumbup: I don't know if the thickness of those spray-ons would interfere with body panel clearances though.

I didn't think of that, I would assume it would be pretty thick to give it a solid look.

 

[tiger rider]

I didn't think of that, I would assume it would be pretty thick to give it a solid look.

You would have to tape all the edges to maintain proper fit. Thickness not a problem.
I am restoring a 72 ford bronco and will be rhino lining entire body. Matte black is not only option. Many colors can b used

 

[wyliec]

It's an interesting variation on the matte-black theme. :thumbup: I don't know if the thickness of those spray-ons would interfere with body panel clearances though.

I think you are right, Bob. I know on my 2008 GS there are spots where one panel goes under another panel and at that spot the paint is worn to the primer.

Others have had the same problem; just in case someone is thinking the panels were not on tight on my spyder.

 

[Bob Denman]

My only experience with it is painting the bed of my truck with it. Clearances were never an issue, but spending a sunny 90 degree day in the bed of my Silverado; sanding, wiping, cleaning with MEK :shocked:, and then 2 coats of the stuff had me on the ground suffering from heatstroke and fume inhalation... :yikes: Be careful with that stuff! :thumbup:

 

[Rayelljay]

Why don't you have SpyderWraps do a wrap kit for you...that way you could go back to a probably more saleable Spyder if and when you decide to sell it later on....

 

[spyderrock]

So I was watching West Coast Customs on Sunday and they had a truck that was completely bed lined from top to bottom. So I looked at my husband and said, my Spyder would look really cool like that! So I did a search to see if I was the only crazy person that thought to bed line her motorcycle. Here is what I found:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobzpix/3836570143/

The answer is no, I am not the only crazy person. I don't l like the bumpy look, but my husband said that can be avoided by over spraying. What do you think, is this idea nuts? Any draw backs to trying it other than having to purchase replacement panels if it goes badly?

Thoughts, opinions?????

Hi Bytemi, just to let you know there are two types of this product. There is petroleum based and water based. You would use petroleum based only on metals and the water based can be sprayed on pretty much anything else. One thing to consider is the weight of this product, covering all body panels on a rs would probably add about 60lbs, im not sure some of the rivets on these panels can hold that much weight. When they spray this suff the trim all edges with a razor blade so you will lose that nice round edge of this product. My brother was a proffesional detailer for 25 years and did a lot of this stuff.

 

[Bytemi]

OK, I am seeing a lot of reasons why this is not a good idea.

Well it was a thought.

 

[Bob Denman]

60 extra pounds of weight?? :yikes: I didn't realize that could be an issue here... pps:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

BED LINER COATING

I was thinking the same thing but spyderrock beat me to it.....however they also have a hammered look coating and I think you can get it in flat colors......it wouldn't be much thicker than normal paint and it does the hammered effect byitself.....just a thought...Mike..:thumbup:

 

[Pennyrick]

Bytemi:

When we traded in my wife's Orbital Blue Rt on the new Lava Bronze we decided just to repaint her trailer to match the new Spyder. Rather than buy a new stone guard for the front of the trailer (cost was over $200), I decided to just spray that area with bed liner. Depending on how much reducer (thinner) you add to the mix you can pretty well make the thickness or roughness any way you wish.

Here is a pic of the trailer with the bed liner applied around the front.

 

[Bytemi]

Bytemi:

When we traded in my wife's Orbital Blue Rt on the new Lava Bronze we decided just to repaint her trailer to match the new Spyder. Rather than buy a new stone guard for the front of the trailer (cost was over $200), I decided to just spray that area with bed liner. Depending on how much reducer (thinner) you add to the mix you can pretty well make the thickness or roughness any way you wish.

Here is a pic of the trailer with the bed liner applied around the front.

So you didn't have a problem with fit or weight?

 

[wyliec]

Double Trouble,

That was a nice job on that corner curve on the trailer front.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :firstplace: Bedliner may be back on the table... :thumbup:

 

[Bytemi]

:agree: :firstplace: Bedliner may be back on the table... :thumbup:

I think it gives a really cool effect. It is going to cost me $1,000 to replace the panels if I screw them up. OH the decisions!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: :yikes: "Measure twice; cut once" really applies here also... Please let us know what you decide; this could be very interesting! Good Luck!! :thumbup:

 

[Mspiv]

Will it adhere to plastic?

I know when it is put in truck beds, the bed is sanded down to metal.

 

[ARtraveler]

Good ideas. Great discussin of pro/con. How does it feel to be the group "test bike"? :roflblack: