Triumphrat

road_dog · 06-12-2007

After serious consideration, I've decided not to go with the factory flyscreen. I had a Dart flyscreen for a time, but sold it after only a few months. Had it been clear, I may have kept it. I just didn't care for the smoke tint... not sure why. But other than that I kinda liked it.

So I was wondering what's your take on the best possible way (for good looks, durability and longevity) to get a plastic Dart flyscreen black. I never had much luck painting plastic, or painting at all for that matter. I know there's paint available just for plastic applications now. But would like a few different ideas.

Can anyone think of something better than paint made for plastic?

DuckMan001 · 06-12-2007

Couldn't you just tint it with limo black?

keef · 06-12-2007

... a blowtorch? :razz:

haggis95 · 06-12-2007

A couple of Canadian suggestions:

Duct tape - otherwise known as Saskatchewan chrome - for a silver finish.
Hockey tape for that chic black finish. :-D

dave1068 · 06-12-2007

If all options are exhausted, could you just buy a windscreen thats similar in shape and style in black

ivar · 06-13-2007

I've heard of ppl painting windshields on the inside. Gives a deep black tone. Best to use a fairly plexible paint, but the dart shield is pretty stiff, so the paint shouldn't crack.

D9 · 06-13-2007

RD,

At my shop in STL we paint acrylic - and occasionally polycarbonate - on a daily basis, essentially using automotive polyurethane with some additives - polycarbonate takes a special precoat that acrylic doesn't need - either way, the finish is tough and durable as hell - not sure there's a better way to get a good looking (professional) result other than to do it that way...

It'd be interesting to know just what plastic the Dart is - acrylic or polycarbonate or ...?

As far as the "plastic paint" like krylon makes... I've been reasonably impressed with it - use it regularly on bracket mock ups machined out of acrylic... looks good for a spray bomb... not durable like catalyzed automotive polyurethane though - hot solvent will eat it quick... takes a couple of weeks to really toughen up... still an option though...

Another way to do it - probably less slick result but still passable - would be
to install black conformable pressure sensitive vinyl over the entire screen... it's always a bit of a challenge on compound curves, but probably doable... and removeable if you decide you don't like it...

Cheers,

D9

road_dog · 06-13-2007

Thanks Seth,

Polyurethane sounds like the way to go. Now go check your emails. :razz:

sweatmachine · 06-13-2007

Isn't there a black screen out there? I know I've seen one on a bonnie or 10 here. It's black plastic and has a chrome trim ring. You could paint the trim piece too.

road_dog · 06-13-2007

Jeff,

I think you're referring to the National Cycle flyscreen. It comes in a dark tint, but not quit the blacked-out effect I want to try out. Thanks anyway.

Dark tint National Cycle flyscreen, as shown here...