nklr - bedliner paint job...

[David Nichols]

Line-X comes in colors: http://www.linex.com/ Although it isn't DYI, but I'm sure if you brought them your parts they'd be happy to spray them. ________________________________ From: Jeff Khoury To: Randall Marbach Cc: KLR Group DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: NKLR - Bedliner paint job... I've only seen it in black, but it is paintable, so I guess as Pink Floyd says it could be "Any colour you like..."

----- Original Message ----- From: "Randall Marbach" To: "KLR Group" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 9:42:00 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: NKLR - Bedliner paint job... Nice writeup on the procedure. Does the bedliner paint come in other colors besides black? Randy from Wrightwood ________________________________ From: Jeff Khoury < jeff@... > To: Dooden < dooden@... > Cc: DSN KLR650 < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 8:35 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: NKLR - Bedliner paint job... Application is fairly simple but there are a few "gotchas". 1. Surface prep, and this is a biggie: This stuff sticks like crazy, but only if you prep your surfaces properly. SURFACE SAND THE ITEM WELL with 220 grit and an orbital or vibrating sander. Wipe the item with a lint-free cloth and denatured alcohol. If there are any deep scratches, fill the scratches with bondo and sand smooth. 2. USE A SPRAY HANDLE. You can pick these up at the hardware store and they make for a much better finish. 3. Use the same technique you would use if you were using a spray gun. Keep the nozzle perpendicular to the surface and move the "gun" side to side in a straight line. Start the spray BEFORE contacting the surface and continue after you have left. Hold the can about 8" from the surface. Periodically check the nozzle and clean up any excess to avoid clumps. As the can runs out, it will "spit" a little. Keep an eye on your level to avoid splatter. 4. Apply multiple thin coats for best results. It will dry to the touch quickly but allow it to cure overnight before re-assembly. Clumps and splatter (if any) can be sanded down the next day and touched up. Wash with regular soap and water (not too much soap because it can leave residue). Finish with lemon pledge, armor all or "black magic" but wait a couple of weeks before applying any waxy product to ensure that it is fully cured. On my KLR, I've done all my polypropylene plastics with this method (front and rear fenders, side panels and hand guards). A demonstration I give is grabbing the front fender and bending it back and forth... no cracks or de-lamination are evident two years later. The only time I've had a problem is when I failed to do my surface prep properly. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dooden" < dooden@... > To: "DSN KLR650" < DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 6:54:57 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: NKLR - Bedliner paint job... Wow that look nice... Sorry but how again was this applied ? Dooden A15 Green Ape --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , Jeff Khoury wrote: > > Here are a few more pictures of it up close, so you can get a better idea of how the finish looks. > > http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31739794&l=1f916443c1&id=1121850447 > > http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31739796&l=fc7c23ce00&id=1121850447 > > http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31739797&l=4f13acba8d&id=1121850447 > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo ! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeffrey]

When are one of you engineers or chipheads going to create one? J#3

[Jeff Khoury]

Seeing that the KLR is probably the simplest, lowest-tech bike currently in production that would be supreme irony. I like it. -Jeff #(something)

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey" To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 8:04:18 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] IPAD or IPHONE KLR650 APP When are one of you engineers or chipheads going to create one? J#3

[Marc]

To do what? ________________________________ From: Jeffrey To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 10:04 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] IPAD or IPHONE KLR650 APP When are one of you engineers or chipheads going to create one? J#3 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]