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CManT1914 · 02-27-2006, 06:32 AM

Can the stock upper fairing on a Gixxer be painted? Mine is scratched up pretty good, but unlike the lower fairings, it's not graphics, so I thought I could paint or touch it up. Or is buying a new one a better idea? I can get pics if anybody needs them. Thanks all - Chris

**Louis** · 02-27-2006, 06:55 AM

Anything can be painted.

**Trapper** · 02-27-2006, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis

Anything can be painted.

You've seen Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, too eh?

**Louis** · 02-27-2006, 07:32 AM

I wish!

**Clint** · 02-27-2006, 08:18 AM

Chris, you probably won't be happy with a rattle-can paint job. You'll likely have to fill and sand the scratches. Do a little reading on autobody painting and decide whether you want to make the effort. Otherwise, take it to a shop.

**Louis** · 02-27-2006, 08:42 AM

Oh certainly not rattle can. Unless your going for that paint spot look

CManT1914 · 02-27-2006, 09:12 AM

Oh I'm not gonna spray paint it, lol. But a brand new fairing already painted and everything is only $250 shipped on eBay. I figure if it cost around $200 to fix it, I'll just replace it.

02-27-2006, 06:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
CManT1914 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 745	Painting a fairing Can the stock upper fairing on a Gixxer be painted? Mine is scratched up pretty good, but unlike the lower fairings, it's not graphics, so I thought I could paint or touch it up. Or is buying a new one a better idea? I can get pics if anybody needs them. Thanks all - Chris __________________ Chris 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 \| 2001 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD \| 1994 Ford Mustang GT SOLD

02-27-2006, 06:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Anything can be painted. __________________ Louis

02-27-2006, 07:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	I wish! __________________ Louis

02-27-2006, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Oh certainly not rattle can. Unless your going for that paint spot look __________________ Louis

02-27-2006, 09:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
CManT1914 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 745	Oh I'm not gonna spray paint it, lol. But a brand new fairing already painted and everything is only $250 shipped on eBay. I figure if it cost around $200 to fix it, I'll just replace it. __________________ Chris 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 \| 2001 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD \| 1994 Ford Mustang GT SOLD

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