Thom Posted June 17, 2008 Share #1 Posted June 17, 2008 i am getting my new piggy backer thurs. i would like to paint it before i put it together the same color as my vr , has anybody painted one before ? did the paint stick ? what kind of primer did you use ? Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 17, 2008 Share #2 Posted June 17, 2008 I painted my new piggy backer with plain old aerosol cans, but had a problem with the factory paint lifting in spots, kind of like when you paint laquer over enamal. I didn't prime or seal, so maybe you should shoot the surface with a primer/sealer first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted June 17, 2008 Share #3 Posted June 17, 2008 When I did some paint work on my bike I used a paint cleaner to remove all the dirt and oil from the surfaces and then I used a special adhesion spray for plastic to treat the surface before applying the paint. It's been more than a year and no problems. I've been considering adding a matching gold strip to my piggy backer this year. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted June 18, 2008 Kwel , do you know what brand you used ? i hope to have it painted this week end , looking for the fed ex truck rite now ! Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted June 18, 2008 Share #5 Posted June 18, 2008 Thom- The cleaner is 5 Star Auto Body, Wax & Grease Remover, #5900 and the prep spray is Bulldog Adhesion Promoter, ETPO123. Good luck!! Dave:080402gudl_prv: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted June 18, 2008 Thank you Dave , gonna call the auto paint store today Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted June 18, 2008 Share #7 Posted June 18, 2008 OH NO...Funky Thom440 Green!!! :rotf: Hey Thom, maybe you should call piggybacker and see if they can make a painting recommendation for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Old man Wood Posted June 19, 2008 Share #8 Posted June 19, 2008 I would give them a holler at Piggy Backer. I just bought my Piggy XL and hauled it back to Canada behind my new Venture from Florida. Great people to talk to and always ready to help or make suggestions. You wont be disapponted. Hauled great, no sway or jerking or bouncing. Enjoy Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted June 22, 2008 Share #9 Posted June 22, 2008 I would give them a holler at Piggy Backer. I just bought my Piggy XL and hauled it back to Canada behind my new Venture from Florida. Great people to talk to and always ready to help or make suggestions. You wont be disapponted. Hauled great, no sway or jerking or bouncing. Enjoy Woody Agree great people to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted June 22, 2008 i got it all put together and wow ! i am not goin to paint rite now , its to pretty to paint , i'll wait untill it needs a paint job . it pulled real funcky at 1st but i dropped the tire pres. down to 40 lbs. but i tryed to lean over the bike it tryed to hold me up rite , real funny feeling at 55 mph , backed off the coupler nut 2 1/2 turns , prefect !! put in 150 lbs in it and rode to Daytona at a high rate of speed , in and out of traffic , lov it !!! i need to carpet the inside and put a swivel hitch on it and some more led lites higher up on the box , but for all the money i saved on it i can afford alot of toys for it . Thom:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrwhiskers Posted June 23, 2008 Share #11 Posted June 23, 2008 hi from mr whiskers try your local truck stop you will be surprised at what you can find , here in jackson ms. advanced auto is the chepest to try but as they say you get what you pay for . sorry i don't have any pictures but mine lights up like a cristmas tree . good luck & better riding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whdickson2727@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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