Here's a question... anyone ever try to use RIT fabric dye to change the color of motorcycle plastics? I know RIT works on plastic (frisbee's, etc). Are these "plastics" actually plastic? Nylon? Was thinking about trying to dye the side panels black. Might not be perfect, but if they're weren't a deep black then I'd hit them with a coat or two of Krylon Fusion. That way if they did scratch maybe the underlying color wouldn't be white and show thru so much. Thoughts?

 

didnt know RIT worked on frisbees...thats interesting. well if it works...then hell ill do it cause i dont like the white.

 

I've used krylon black had the plastics on my bike for a season of woods and brush they never scratched down to the white.l

 

RIT can work on a lot of different stuff... my Dad's a big golfer and he dye's his golf ***** custom colors all the time. I just didn't know if anyone had tried motorcycle plastics before. Obviously, I don't wanna screw up and ruin the side panels considering what Kawa. charges for replacements...

 

id like to do the front fork guard/covers black too, and im pretty sure paint wouldnt hold up right there. hurry someone try this! lol

 

I have heard through the grapevine that black plastics are going to be availble from the aftermarket soon.

 

The grapevine?

 

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The plastic does look much sharper being black and the fusion paint seems to hold up well,I did my trucks plastic grill and never lost a chunk in 3 yrs of driving,plowing and woods riding.It faded some but was always in direct sun.

 

That black really looks sharp. Sort of gives a Supermoto look to the bike.

I think I'll have to change mine.