Motorcycle plastics

[Bren]

I have got hold of a a seat hump for my busa, however it is the wrong colour and needs painting.

 

Would it be safe to use paint stripper to get rid of the old paint? I am wary of damaging the plastic?

 

Opinions please.

[Grundig]

Rub it down  & paint over it ? 

[srad34]

This ^. Prep it and repaint

[philsford]

You will just create more work using paint stripper. I have seen it done on side panels and it was not a pleasent sight.

[hairnet]

depending on what stripper it is itll bubble the plastic

 

rub and prep or wrap

[Barry Cade]

No point in stripping paint, the best surface to paint on is old paint.

[Junkman]

Motorcycle PLASTICS????

 

[Barry Cade]

Motorcycle PLASTICS????

 

 

 

That's OK if it doesn't get dark, or rain, or you don't want to carry a passenger....

[wackywacerwill]

A friend of mine buggered a side panel for his Guzzi with stripper, don't chance it! Rub,fill if need be then prime and paint is the way.

[Junkman]

That's OK if it doesn't get dark, or rain, or you don't want to carry a passenger....

 

No, it isn't OK under any circumstances. That's why they invented the motorcar.

I once took a folding chair similar to the one pictured on a 5000 mile trip from Belgium all around the Mediterranean and back home, so I should know. Would do it again tomorrow, mind.

[fordperv]

As said don't go near it with paint stripper, get out the wet and dry paper and prep it properly