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CARBON COATING - ANYONE DONE THIS?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:17 pm
by Blackal
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
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:46 pm
by eyore
Looks good, almost real. Wonder if its as good in the flesh?
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:44 pm
by David_S_Walker
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
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:34 pm
by McBoxer
Looks very interesting that - thanks Al. If you do get it done, let us know the details.
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:04 pm
by ned1
This looks like the dipping process using Carbon Fibre transfer printing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmcdGmYexd8
Ned
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:05 pm
by Blackal
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
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:14 am
by eyore
Well you can get a pair of real carbon cylinder head covers for £120 which I did recently and they look really good.
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:27 am
by Blackal
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
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:48 am
by Bikerhoss
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.
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:04 am
by Manfred
Thought you meant the surf vw bus
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:09 pm
by eyore
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
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:19 pm
by Blackal
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
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:37 pm
by eyore
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
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:55 pm
by David_S_Walker
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
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:03 pm
by ned1
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