Thread: Finally Dipped My 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600

I finally got around to dipping my bike. Been trying to take the time to put the bike up for a few day since I daily drive it. I want to first apologize for the crappy iPhone pics.

Before photo:




First I wanted to do the bike in gold for the goldRush Rally so I started with the rear cover in gold for a test. It's 3 base coats of black and 5 coats of gold metalizer.



Then I was curious to see what the fairing would look like the same way.



Next I realized it just wasn't coming out as bright/shiny gold as I wanted. So I changed gears and decided to go all black with blue wheels.



Now with the front cowl fairing completed.



Overall, I'm pretty happy with the outcome. I wish the finish was a bit more smooth than it is. I'll take closer photos over the weekend to show you what I am talking about.

BTW, I did the whole bike with just the simple spray can setup and used about 7 cans in total.


Some better photos.








Next, I'm debating actually painting the brake calipers gold. Not dipped but actually painting them. Then I may or may not dip the wheels. I want to always be able to go back to stock if I were to ever sell it down the road. (Which I prolly won't.)

Looks sweet. I think gold calipers and dipped wheels would really complete the look.

just use high temp engine paint, and the calipers will be fine.

THough i would reccomend a powder coat, due to the extreme heat

This looks so good, nice work!

Originally Posted by mrmikey32

just use high temp engine paint, and the calipers will be fine.

THough i would reccomend a powder coat, due to the extreme heat

I don't believe I can powder coat them. The surface is a hardened plaster of some sort, maybe rubber/plastic mix. Again, I'm not 100% on it. I've seen others have the gold brembos as standard, may be cheaper just to buy a used set, buy new brake pads, and call it a day.

Originally Posted by Mr. Carter

I don't believe I can powder coat them. The surface is a hardened plaster of some sort, maybe rubber/plastic mix. Again, I'm not 100% on it. I've seen others have the gold brembos as standard, may be cheaper just to buy a used set, buy new brake pads, and call it a day.

Harley guys do it all the time, and I have done it a few times on restored hondas.

Looks great! They make a Glossifier too. Similar to a clear coat but obviously not as smooth

Happy birthday! Bike came out great.

Turned out pretty nice. I like it.

Looks Badass! Congrats Man!!