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    Bored... with a can of plasti dip.

    Ever since I saw the color matched valve cover trim on the new goldwings, I never thought the chromed ones looked right on the f6b... The red Plasti Dip does match our red pretty good.
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    2013 Honda F6B #374 (darksided)
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    Great idea, looks good!

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    Very Nice !!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by mtcgun View Post
    Ever since I saw the color matched valve cover trim on the new goldwings, I never thought the chromed ones looked right on the f6b... The red Plasti Dip does match our red pretty good.
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    I know I have asked this before; but let us know if you see any "melting" of the Plasti-Dip on that part. I know the valve covers can get hot; especially during ambient summer temperatures.

    I plan to Plasti-Dip mine as well (soon - keep putting it off) but am interested how well it stays adhered; especially with the heat and road contamination.


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    Quote Originally Posted by willtill View Post
    I know I have asked this before; but let us know if you see any "melting" of the Plasti-Dip on that part. I know the valve covers can get hot; especially during ambient summer temperatures.

    I plan to Plasti-Dip mine as well (soon - keep putting it off) but am interested how well it stays adhered; especially with the heat and road contamination.
    Has anyone ever used the Rust-O-leum High Heat Spray Paint on these?

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    Well the part itself is plastic, and is only held on with double sided tape to begin with, so hoping heat won't be an issue.
    2013 Honda F6B #374 (darksided)
    2004 Honda NRX1800 RUNE #274
    2008 Can Am Spyder #21 (basically factory darksided. )
    1989 Kawasaki KZ1000 Police
    1992 Yamaha FJ1200

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    My rear wheel was plasti dipped 10000 miles ago and still looks great.
    2013 Honda F6B #374 (darksided)
    2004 Honda NRX1800 RUNE #274
    2008 Can Am Spyder #21 (basically factory darksided. )
    1989 Kawasaki KZ1000 Police
    1992 Yamaha FJ1200

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    Quote Originally Posted by mtcgun View Post
    My rear wheel was plasti dipped 10000 miles ago and still looks great.
    How do you clean it (if you even clean it) to keep the Plasti-Dip from sloughing off? Just soap and water?


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    I've hit it with a power washer before.. It's pretty tough if you put enough on. I used 2 whole cans on the wheel
    2013 Honda F6B #374 (darksided)
    2004 Honda NRX1800 RUNE #274
    2008 Can Am Spyder #21 (basically factory darksided. )
    1989 Kawasaki KZ1000 Police
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    Quote Originally Posted by mtcgun View Post
    I've hit it with a power washer before.. It's pretty tough if you out enough on. I used 2 whole cans on the wheel
    Thanks for that.


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