Flat Black Plastic

[-Herbie-]

I've seen a few on here with flat black plastic and like how it looks. To get that look do most use paint? Can i just sand the gloss out of my black plastic with a fine grit paper and leave it that way?

[VegasJeff]

I had an old nasty white rear fender once and i would just sand it when it got dirty.try a small spot underneath and see if you like it.

[bansheex666]

I just did mine flat black. Just sanded the plastics, and sprayed on 97 cent home depot flat black. I swear by that paint, I've used it on my banshee, my bmx bike, and my truck, and it holds up on all of them.

[xXBlessedWithDeathXx]

If you sand it with Scotch Bright it will take the shine off . It also smooths out the scratches. thats the best way i figured it out. i`m also diggin the flat black look.

[Doddy]

When you sand the plastic you run the chance of getting that scratched white look rather then the flat black you are trying to achieve. If your plastics are already black then just hit them with a couple coats of spray paint and when it starts flaking do it again...or you can use automotive paint with a hardener and flex agent.

 

There are a couple issues that I have with spray paint.

 

1) If you still have full fenders it doesn't flex very well and and will crack at stress points and where your seat meets the gas tank.

 

2) It won't hold up against gas spills or any other chemical for that matter (I had some radiator fluid spill on there and it stained it)

 

But it is cheap and easy to go back over...and over...and over...and over

[xXBlessedWithDeathXx]

Trust me man. use the scotch bright. if you dont rub the pad in the dirt before you hit the plastics with it you wont have to worry about them white scratches. i did this with RED plastics to get the old white shit off of it from the sun fading it and i also did it with blue to take out the shine. if you want to make sure it wont trash them try the underneath first. a spot that cant be seen if you dont like it. just clean it first.

[FrankieSquid]

When you sand the plastic you run the chance of getting that scratched white look rather then the flat black you are trying to achieve. If your plastics are already black then just hit them with a couple coats of spray paint and when it starts flaking do it again...or you can use automotive paint with a hardener and flex agent.

 

There are a couple issues that I have with spray paint.

 

1) If you still have full fenders it doesn't flex very well and and will crack at stress points and where your seat meets the gas tank.

 

2) It won't hold up against gas spills or any other chemical for that matter (I had some radiator fluid spill on there and it stained it)

 

But it is cheap and easy to go back over...and over...and over...and over

 

 

 

 

 

Regular spray paint does not go well with fuel spills. On my kfx i ended up painting it with automotive paint and the automotive clear which is resistant to fuel and certain chemicals. They also have a type of clear coat suited for a flat black paintjob, does not have the gloss obviously but does protect the flat paint from the elements. If i can find the name i will post up the info.

[-Herbie-]

i decided against the flat balck and went with used replacement oem plastic in black that are in good shape

[chrisp250r]

mine is satin black with a smooth surface thats never been sanded, i think they are just old maier plastics i dont know i bought it like that

[kpennepacker]

If you decide to change your mind If you don't have a paint gun you can get a cheap one from harbor freight that will do the trick.

 

YOu can get that look with black base coat and acrylic enamel hardner and a flex additive for bumbers. I paint cars for a living and do allot of old school hot rods. The black base coat with out the clear has the nice satin sheen and the acrylic enamel hardner adds durabilty and protects and the flex additive helps with the plastics bending and paint cracking. if you want more info just email me. I've done theis to 5 or six quads and the customers could be happier.