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PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 5:18 pm
by Jhois1
I am not sure if I would paint or not. However, I am not a huge fan of the mirrors that are offered out there with the different colors or styles. Mostly because of the size, as they are smaller.

I have the all black PCX and would like to have yellow mirrors to match the look I want to go with. See pic below with the yellow rim tape.

If anyone knows of a yellow paint that would work on the mirrors please let me know.

Thanks, Joe

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 5:28 pm
by WhiteNoise
I've not painted mine. Perhaps something like this from Krylon? http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion-for-plastic/

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:22 pm
by gn2
They're going to look shit if you paint them.
Better to get aftermarket ones.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-Mirrors ... 7c&vxp=mtr

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:38 pm
by Jhois1
Thought I would purchase some Krylon spray paint for plastic. So I started the process. So far below is the1st step to mask the areas I don't want to paint. I will add some more photos once it dries.

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:40 pm
by Jhois1
Also painting the arm section.

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:39 pm
by Jhois1
Removed the masking...

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:45 pm
by Jhois1
Finished...

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:53 pm
by Jhois1
Mounted back on the bike...

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:01 am
by Jhois1
It turned out just ok...but it was a fun little project. o_O

Now, I just have to see if it lasts any amount of time. If it ends up as a fail, I am prepared to just buy some stock ones again for the small amount of money they cost :roll:

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:08 am
by Taz
Looks nice. My aftermarket white mirrors are smaller and vibrate a bit more than the stock mirrors. But the vibes are only really noticable when idling, and as I use the idle stop, that only last 3 seconds before I get peace and tranquility at traffic lights.

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:28 am
by khaosaming
I was sceptical at first. Now, it turns out to be quite OK. Even more insect-like, antennae on top of an ant's head. Or is it a honey bee?

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:42 am
by Jhois1
If this turns out not to work, I may look at the mirrors suggested in the above post...

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:09 am
by dasshreddar
I like it :) need a little more yellow around the seat or something, pinstripe along the body lines...
maybe paint the backs of the blinkers? 8)KILLERBEE 8)

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:56 am
by Jhois1
Dash - If you know where i can get some yellow pin striping, I am willing to listen :lol:

Does anyone even sell it to fit the PCX?

I think I would like the look as well!

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:14 pm
by former50cc
Not exactly safe riding attire, but - -
Black Bumble Bee PCX and rider.jpg

Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:27 pm
by former50cc
I forgot the picture.
Black Bumble Bee PCX and dog.jpg
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Re: PCX150 Mirrors - Has anyone painted?

Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:23 pm
by dasshreddar
I found a 1/8 inch 50 foot roll $20 at stripeman.com looks like that would do the trick ;)

I would think the vinyl stripe would hold up pretty well,
seems like it would be an easy job for anyone with a steady hand...