Painting a GS?

[Luke]

Hi all ---

I want to become a GS owner and found a bike that pretty much has what I want on it (used). However the color would not be my first choice.

I was wondering if the color plastic panels can be successfully painted? Are these panels solid color all the way through, or are they just painted plastic?

Has anyone painted their GS? And if so, did you use any special kind of paint or process to paint the plastic?

Thanks --- Luke

[beautiful freak]

Hi Luke,

I had my GSA repainted by the dealer when I bought it three year ago. The panel are painted, not colored solid. Any good painter who knows how to deal with plastics should be able to paint them properly.

Greetings, Tom.

[weg-gsa]

If you are diy,sem makes paints specificly for plastic bumpers.Sem proudcts are very high quality.Most often they are found for sale only at body shop supply houses.I am sure google would give more info for your area.Do not take short cuts on thinners or solvents follow gidelines carefully and you will noduubt get expert results!These modern chemical prices are crazy!!!!!

[joef96]

I had a custom bike painter buy the BMW paint for me and had both my large and small side pannels painted. Two years and running with no problems.

special note: Ensure you ask the painter for the can of paint or they will keep it.