Hawk Plastic Pieces

kirbo7106 · 06-10-2017, 02:07 PM

Does anyone know if the plastic parts on the Hawk are UV treated? Or are they going to look like an old milk jug sitting in the sun? Faded and brittle?

I know some people have painted their Hawks, but how well does the paint stay on? What brand is best to use?

On the new Kawasaki Klr, it has a digital camo paint job. Since my Hawk is named the Kitty Hawk, I thought about a wrap in Navy digital camp.

If it is UV protected, I was going to add some reflective stripes. Gotta b visible and keep the crazies from running me over (in Navy terms that would Scuttling the Hawk)!

Thanks and have a Great Ride!

Dan-O

BlackBike · 06-10-2017, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kirbo7106

Does anyone know if the plastic parts on the Hawk are UV treated? Or are they going to look like an old milk jug sitting in the sun? Faded and brittle?

I know some people have painted their Hawks, but how well does the paint stay on? What brand is best to use?

On the new Kawasaki Klr, it has a digital camo paint job. Since my Hawk is named the Kitty Hawk, I thought about a wrap in Navy digital camp.

If it is UV protected, I was going to add some reflective stripes. Gotta b visible and keep the crazies from running me over (in Navy terms that would Scuttling the Hawk)!

Thanks and have a Great Ride!

Dan-O

Like the camo idea

hertz9753 · 06-11-2017, 12:10 AM

Plastic can be treated with car products. I used Turtle Wax rubbing and polishing compound on my 1980 KX125. I think I used Meguiar's Gold Class for the final coat. No plastic likes UV rays but you can try to prevent fading or bring an old bike back to life complete with the old sticker burns that used to be on the front fender.

Megadan · 06-11-2017, 12:44 AM

Digital Camo is cool, but you know what would be better? Go old school navy Dazzle lol.

As far as UV Protection, I have seen people take plastic pieces and use a plastic adhesion promoter followed by a clear coat. That would give some level of protection without a color change.

I was looking at either bedliner coating my Hawk in WW2 vintage Olive Drab via Monstaliner, but I have a friend trying to start up a hydrodipping business, so I may have him do that to mine instead. Just not sure what kind of pattern to go for...

old kid · 06-11-2017, 07:15 AM

https://www.amazon.com/303-30306-Pro...nt+spray&psc=1

I've been using this on my boats for a long time, it works great, I'm sure it would work on the plastics on a bike.

06-10-2017, 02:07 PM	#1
kirbo7106 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Holiday, Florida Posts: 672	Hawk Plastic Pieces Does anyone know if the plastic parts on the Hawk are UV treated? Or are they going to look like an old milk jug sitting in the sun? Faded and brittle? I know some people have painted their Hawks, but how well does the paint stay on? What brand is best to use? On the new Kawasaki Klr, it has a digital camo paint job. Since my Hawk is named the Kitty Hawk, I thought about a wrap in Navy digital camp. If it is UV protected, I was going to add some reflective stripes. Gotta b visible and keep the crazies from running me over (in Navy terms that would Scuttling the Hawk)! Thanks and have a Great Ride! Dan-O __________________ Dan-O -2018 Tao Tao HellCat - DOA -2016 Hawk 250 - Kitty Hawk - eBay exhaust, Mikuni carb(120 main/30 Pilot), airbox mod with K&N filter, digital cluster, total LEDs, 17/45 sprockets, RK chain, Shinko 244 tires, trunk, aftermarket levers, burrito tube, skid plate, Sargent Cycle Seat... -2003 HD Sportster 100th Anniversary -1999 Buell X-1 Lightning - Race kit, Buell Seat
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06-11-2017, 12:10 AM	#3
hertz9753 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 868	Plastic can be treated with car products. I used Turtle Wax rubbing and polishing compound on my 1980 KX125. I think I used Meguiar's Gold Class for the final coat. No plastic likes UV rays but you can try to prevent fading or bring an old bike back to life complete with the old sticker burns that used to be on the front fender. __________________ 2015 and 3/4 RPS Hawk 250. Most people would call it a 2016 but the MCO didn't.
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Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,976	Digital Camo is cool, but you know what would be better? Go old school navy Dazzle lol. As far as UV Protection, I have seen people take plastic pieces and use a plastic adhesion promoter followed by a clear coat. That would give some level of protection without a color change. I was looking at either bedliner coating my Hawk in WW2 vintage Olive Drab via Monstaliner, but I have a friend trying to start up a hydrodipping business, so I may have him do that to mine instead. Just not sure what kind of pattern to go for... __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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06-11-2017, 07:15 AM	#5
old kid Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: NY Posts: 170	https://www.amazon.com/303-30306-Pro...nt+spray&psc=1 I've been using this on my boats for a long time, it works great, I'm sure it would work on the plastics on a bike.
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