CARBON COATING - ANYONE DONE THIS?

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:17 pm

I'm thinking about getting a pair of Boxer Cam Covers carbon-fibre coated.

Anyone had this done?

I'm looking at this company: HYDRO-GRAFFIX

http://www.hydro-graffix.co.uk/

Anyone used them, or recommend anyone else?

Thanks!

Al

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:46 pm

Looks good, almost real. Wonder if its as good in the flesh?

David_S_Walker · Post by **David_S_Walker** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:44 pm

Hello,

I remember an episode of "Wheeler Dealers" where the presenter had some parts covered but can't remember if it was "Wrapped" or "Dipped". FWIW the results were very good. As I live in Kent I might well have a chat to this company as I would like to get the rear panels on my R1200S finished in Carbon effect as a pair made from CF from the USA on eBay will set me back around £300 plus the UK taxes.

They must be a good bit cheaper than that I would have thought. I'll report back if anything interesting comes of it.

Best regards,

David

McBoxer · Post by **McBoxer** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:34 pm

Looks very interesting that - thanks Al. If you do get it done, let us know the details.

ned1 · Post by **ned1** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:04 pm

This looks like the dipping process using Carbon Fibre transfer printing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmcdGmYexd8

Ned

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:05 pm

Thanks for the info - Someone on another site mentioned "Wheeler" too.

I've sent off a mail asking for a quote - expect it to be around £120 for the pair (he says - hopefully

)

Otherwise - it'll be satin-black powdercoat

Al

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:14 am

Well you can get a pair of real carbon cylinder head covers for £120 which I did recently and they look really good.

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:27 am

eyore wrote:Well you can get a pair of real carbon cylinder head covers for £120 which I did recently and they look really good.

Where was that from? Any pics?

Cheers

Al

Bikerhoss · Post by **Bikerhoss** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:48 am

The 'Wheeler Dealer' one was a carbon effect vinyl wrap on a mini, It did look good and was a lot cheaper than a total respray.

Manfred · Post by **Manfred** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:04 am

Thought you meant the surf vw bus

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:09 pm

Blackal wrote:
eyore wrote:Well you can get a pair of real carbon cylinder head covers for £120 which I did recently and they look really good.

Where was that from? Any pics?

Cheers

Al

Flea Bay Al, I left the protectors I originally on to protect the carbon

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:19 pm

Eyore - they look good!

Maybe those carbon covers, on home-painted (satin black) covers would be a better option.

Any idea who on Ebay?

Thanks!

EDIT] - just seen them - £137 delivered!!!!
Al

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:37 pm

I have just checked back to the purchase made in October and they cost me £99.00 but the seller no longer lists them .

Keep an eye out they will surely come up at less than£137

David_S_Walker · Post by **David_S_Walker** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:55 pm

Hello,

They are listed as "R&G Carbon Engine Case Slider" and are available at £64.95 each from the user "racing-products" and others.

I had a pair on mine but couldn't get the additional guards to fit over them like Eyore has.

I have since changed them for the all enclosing Ilmberger carbon covers. However once the slider type ones are fitted they don't come off easily (like in one piece) and do leave a stubborn residue!

Best regards,

David

ned1 · Post by **ned1** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:03 pm

Al......
not sure if you have a 1100s, 1200s, gs or what, but have a look here

http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=B ... 0355667358