How To Repair Cracked and Broken Motorcycle Fairings (Tutorial)

[@lesty4514]

Dont buy new parts, fix them instead..... Great work...

[@AnInterestedObserver]

This video should be made more widely available. Thank you for the information.

[@alexmoney7034]

I have a 1991 ZZR600, previous owner dropped it and scratched the hell out of the front fairing and finding replacement fairings is almost impossible. I am going to try this!

[@kingdaniel69]

That's brilliant mate! I cracked a few things on a camping trip last week and am loathed to face the cost of replacing them with the likelihood they'll get cracked again. Superb.

[@ionut-stefandinu9302]

Thank you so much for your videos! Unfortunately, I don't have all those products in my country, but it is amazing to know that there are ways to do it yourself. In service, such fixes would cost hundreds of dollars. I hope those videos will help as many people as possible.

[@BRP-Moto-Tips]

you can try a cyanoacrylate based glue and some baking soda, here in Argentina I would use La gotita for example

[@jobspeedmms]

a way that is not a tin can,,,very detailed..👍🏿👍🏿

[@MezsiaH]

great video!!! DIY videos are thee best!

[@spikerdude39]

Good stuff! You might want to drill a small hole at the end or ends of the crack, helps to keep the crack from creeping.

[@roberthesselden5078]

Just had a quote and was astronomical, so good timing to fix a VFR FAIRING

[@EtherealAeonsActivation]

Hey VRA fam here :) Love that you're all about helping people learn and save money!! Great video and nice instructions.

[@howtowithkel3352]

Tried you beginner lesson, harder than it looks.

[@EtherealAeonsActivation]

HowToWithKel oh wow, awesome!! I will be posting slower all levels yoga/ mindful stretching videos on my channel soon. :)

[@Carguyforlife]

Excellent video! I have a fairing that is pretty much irreplaceable, and one of the main mounts is snapped off, and i haven’t had any luck with epoxies, so I’m looking forward to trying this out. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@Trent5281]

Thankyou my man. I bought an immaculate GSXR 600 and after the first week of having i rolled it back with the disc lock still and now have a perfect crack!! I was looking for something like this to try fix it myself.

[@howtowithkel3352]

If the crack is perfect. Just make sure you only score the back side. Seal the front well with tape and you will be good to go. Watch part 3 of this series to get a tutorial on the above method.

[@Trent5281]

@@howtowithkel3352 Thankyou so much.I will order the plastic glue and do it next weekend.Its a shame because I'm doing oil and filter tomorrow so they fairing will be off but nvm. I can get from Amazon?

[@howtowithkel3352]

@@Trent5281 `Yes, the link should take straight to it.

[@Millsbritish4x4]

good on ya for having a go and making videos, great content, learnt a lot !

[@MBOD2251]

Super glue & bicarbonate soda. Might be a bit cheaper works amazing

[@keeperlitandleterrip6288]

I had success using a similar method. Abs cement from the hardware store mixed with fine abs grindings/powder which can be taken from abs plumbing pipe.

[@paulstevenconyngham7880]

make more videos Kel - this is amazing!

[@jeffginsburg3603]

Thank you!!!! I am trying to repair plastic fairing parts from a 2004 BMW 1150 RT. The plastex has been ordered. I can't wait to start!

[@howtowithkel3352]

Go for it Jeff. It's a great feeling when you finish.

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

I use baking soda with super glue. you can use any graphite powder also instead of baking soda.

[@THEAPRILFOOL-1983]

Nice. The color of the pace you're fixing would be amazing for the work I do

[@collegekitchen155]

Really easy to follow steps. Thanks for sharing!

[@howtowithkel3352]

Than you , I appreciate your feedback.

[@phensriwood8081]

Just taken on a GL1500 resto. Seized brakes, carburetor dysfunctional, neutral & reverse light issues, broken plastic lugs everywhere.

[@davids4172]

Hey Kel, Great videos. Wish I saw this years ago. What’s the plastic powder glue you are using and where can I buy it?

[@howtowithkel3352]

Hi David, sorry for the late reply. The product is Plastex, you can find it on amazon.

[@louisepoff4362]

god bless you. bike is legit held together with tape rippp

[@agnesdesuyo4019]

Good morning u sir, one set cover side by side stx how much

[@copernicusvanstruselclit9508]

where did you find this in australia?

[@donens9310]

Good video. Seems your plastex link goes to "unavailable" product site. Also, seems there is no product for the 250g bottle. Where can I purchase same product, available in Canada?

[@btonkin87]

Hi Kel, Thanks for the valuable video you have here. Wondering if you can shed a little more advice for me. I have a fairing with a small crack next to a mounting position on it, i would imagine the previous owner over tightened it and a small crack has resulted. My question is, I want to use this plastex to repair it, however on the back of the fairing is the standard insulation which is in perfect condition, as most bikes my model are missing this or its torn i really do not want to remove any of it. SO...can I do the repair from the front side of the fairing? you mention it can be sanded so i am thinking that should be OK?? anyway thanks a lot.

[@howtowithkel3352]

Hi, yes you can repair it from the front no problem at all. Just sand it flat, undercoat and paint.

[@btonkin87]

@@howtowithkel3352 thanks!

[@eazyrider6122]

Bicarb baking soda and super glue will do the same.

[@mixgashaulass2988]

Goated with the sauce

[@chenks54]

November 2020. Plastex Repair Kit is currently unavailable from Amazon. Don't know if/when it'll be back

[@vnw321]

Hi Kel, that Plastex I pretty impressive. I know plastics have changed quite a bit over the last few decades. I see what you are working on is fairly new. Have you used Plastex for on any old fairings from the 80s? I have a fairing from an 85 Honda Elite scooter & wondered if plastex would bond to that plastic?

[@howtowithkel3352]

Hi, I am currently repairing a cb 900 from 1980. It is working very well, you should have no problems. Good luck.

[@funstuff286]

Cliff hanger, I wanted to see the crack repair. Part twooooo?

[@howtowithkel3352]

Part 2 is almost done. Part 3 is the one you she watch, its a tricky repair 😉

[@GetiG]

great video!

[@LetricShave]

Nice information. Where may I buy the large containers of the product? Thanks!

[@howtowithkel3352]

Hi Larry, here is a link to the plastex page. All the kits are here and the contact info is in the bottom right of the page. Good luck. www.plastex.net/COMPLETE_KITS.php

[@soshe12]

where do you get it

[@robphilip1646]

Hi Kel what do you do when you rub through the 2k undercoat and expose a bit of the black plastic

[@howtowithkel3352]

Hi Rob, Just undercaot the bare plastic and paint as usual.

[@robphilip1646]

@@howtowithkel3352 Are used plastic primer and 2K undercoat from inspiration paints Here in Ballina New South Wales the guy has worked with motorbike and car panels for 30 years mixing paint

[@robphilip1646]

@@howtowithkel3352 I AM

[@robphilip1646]

@@howtowithkel3352 So just touch up the run-throughs with a little plastic primer then base

[@davidschoenoff4262]

thank you

[@robphilip1646]

Hi where did u get the big bottles of plastex ? I can only fine little kits

[@howtowithkel3352]

Hi Rob, what I have is a workshop kit. I have a local supplier here in Australia. Here is a link to the kit I have if you are in Australia: plastex.com.au/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=12&=SID. This link is for the the U.S.A: www.plastex.net/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=12&=SID. I hope this helps.

[@Adamatmstrong]

How do I repaint my plastic panels after they’ve already been painted how do I prep them ??

[@howtowithkel3352]

Ok, if they are in good condition and do not need any filler work. Just wet sand with 600 grit paper until the surface is dull, clean with wax and grease remover and paint them. If they need filler work. Sand the repair areas with 240 or 320 grit, fill and wet sand with 400 grit. Clean and use a primer filler to spray just the repairs. Wet sand these primed areas with 600 grit and then clean and paint them in the finish color. After you have covered the repairs then wet sand the whole part with 600 grit until dull, clean and paint the fairing as normal.

[@Cicakros696]

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