looking for any info on touching up the powder coated frame on the slingshot. I have a 2016.5 with the red frame that sustained a significant scratch over the weekend from the dealer and trying to find a solution to remedy this other than obviously replacing the frame. They tried putting a leather sleeve over the scratch which just isn't going to work long term. From my limited knowledge on powder coat touching up a spot isn't really possible without redoing the entire piece? I'm trying to currently use various touch up paint but having a difficult time matching the red on the frame. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Touching up powder coated frame
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I believe that would be up to your dealer to figure out how to repair it. You are certainly being more kind in this issue than many would.
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Is that what it says in your dealers window?
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Is that what it says in your dealers window?
No. Lol... There's not a window there at the moment cause it was busted out when their showroom was broke into the night before my service. But I'll definitely send them the pic for a suggestion when they get the window replaced.
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I can get one closer if need be but this gives you an idea of location.
A dealer with too lazy a tech to use a hand tool for a single screw ...... they deserve having this and their shoddy warranty work elevated to to the mother-ship ....
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A couple of options that I would think would work fine.
1. Find touch up paint that matches and see how it looks
2. Find you favorite color/style of vinyl wrap material and wrap it - carbon might look good
3. Wrap the bar with parachute chordPaul did #3 to his exposed frame. It looks really good and protects from future damage.
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A dealer with too lazy a tech to use a hand tool for a single screw ...... they deserve having this and their shoddy warranty work elevated to to the mother-ship ...
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I tried contacting a dealer a little further out, at the suggestion of the guy I bought it from because he has a good relationship with them and swears by them. After talking to a warranty guy there seems that going above the dealer may not get me much further but definately a situation they should be aware of so I guess that call will be tomorrow.
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A couple of options that I would think would work fine.
1. Find touch up paint that matches and see how it looks
2. Find you favorite color/style of vinyl wrap material and wrap it - carbon might look good
3. Wrap the bar with parachute chordPaul did #3 to his exposed frame. It looks really good and protects from future damage.
Touch up was going to be first try I guess but vinyl didn't cross my mind. Have a ton of scrap vinyl so may try and see if matching the red would be possible. The parachute cord is definitely out of the box thinking and exactly the kind of different options I was looking for before heading back to resolve this in the next couple days. I really appreciate it!
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A couple of options that I would think would work fine.
1. Find touch up paint that matches and see how it looks
2. Find you favorite color/style of vinyl wrap material and wrap it - carbon might look good
3. Wrap the bar with parachute chordPaul did #3 to his exposed frame. It looks really good and protects from future damage.
That paracord idea is really neat- I would like to try where the frame gets scuffed gettin in and out - have you seen it done or even better some pointers ???
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The parachute chord looks and functions really nice! Haven't done it myself, as I've only seen it on Paul's machine.
If you Google it, you will see "How To" info.
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Very interesting solution, paracord wrapping. Just did a Google search and there is a butt load of info, and you tube vids to show you how.
Found this supply place, may be more supply places but this looked like it had all you would need.
550 paracord, 550 cord, crafting cord, selling for $4.99 per 100 ft - paracordgalaxy.com
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Some kind of a paracord braid maybe using two colors would color match the SS.
Look at this stuff...
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Anybody got any ideas how to attach the 2 tag ends ??! Seen guys do amazing things with paracord.....but I ain’t one of em
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Search lashing the end of a rope
I wrapped the grab handle with a leather strap. To make it fatter I first used about 5 layers friction tape. It’s sticky and helps hold the leather in place while you’re wrapping it. Then tucked the loose end under the last wrap. You can secure it with super glue.
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Just WOW
