Frunk nose chip.

[Fatcycledaddy]

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.

 

[TexAmRider]

Looks Good

Almost looks as if the paint rubbed off due to shipping material. Never know for sure but the fix looks really nice.

 

[KJWEB]

I like that color on the RT's :2thumbs:

The cover-up looks factory!

 

[happyspyder2039]

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

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

I didn't know they made a clear one, where can I see that? Does it mess up or scuff the paint over time because of wind vibration?

 

[SpyderAnn01]

That looks good. Touchupdirect.com has the paint you need.

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HOLY SMOLY

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 !!!!! :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:.................Plus if you happen to ding that thing you can always get another one to replace it at far less cost..................Mike :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

Sorry to see your new bike ended up with a chip. Glad to see you got it repaired nicely. :yes::yes:

 

[Chupaca]

Well done..!!

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....

:roflblack::roflblack: but I know how this one happened...my head was in it..:roflblack:

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

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.

He did an awesome job!!

 

[finless]

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 :clap::clap::clap:

Bob

 

[happyspyder2039]

I didn't know they made a clear one, where can I see that? Does it mess up or scuff the paint over time because of wind vibration?

i have a place local that dose installs on vehicles. Spyder will cost around 60-80. has 7yr warranty

 

[4 MARIE]

it's obvious to me, the cure is nicer than the disease. Clean job.