PeteTW Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 Hey V11 fans I know it's a fairly common problem...my alternator cover is starting to look tatty as the silver/grey paint is peeling off. What have you done? Does it polish up nicely on the bare metal or have you repainted? Look forward to hearing your experiences and seeing pics of the work. Ride safe Pete
tikkanen Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 Hey V11 fans I know it's a fairly common problem...my alternator cover is starting to look tatty as the silver/grey paint is peeling off. What have you done? Does it polish up nicely on the bare metal or have you repainted? Look forward to hearing your experiences and seeing pics of the work. Ride safe Pete Hi Pete, I have the same problem as you so I've decidded to get som some thinner and remove the old paint. A splash of matte black and I'm happy. If you're loaded get a CF cover; costs a fortune but looks ace. See this link: CF alternator cover Cheers Søren
Admin Jaap Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 I took the paint off and give it a brushed finish with a Scotchbrite pad. Looks great and is easy to maintain.
rossi46 Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 powder coat? had my valve covers done awhile back and they still look great
Guzzirider Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 Nitromors from Halfords will remove your existing paint within seconds- it's great fun, makes the paint go crinkly then you can peel it off in big strips. I'd be tempted to polish it myself- as long as you don't mind having to polish it now and then to keep on top of it.
PeteTW Posted October 7, 2011 Author Posted October 7, 2011 Nitromors from Halfords will remove your existing paint within seconds- it's great fun, makes the paint go crinkly then you can peel it off in big strips. I'd be tempted to polish it myself- as long as you don't mind having to polish it now and then to keep on top of it. I think the paint stripper/ polish option sounds good. I know it'll need to be polished regulalry but I like cleaning my V11 and it will be better than my attemps at home spraying. Thanks for the opinions Pete
Mike Stewart Posted October 8, 2011 Posted October 8, 2011 The carbon cover is my first choice but even going with the old school plastic cover is way lighter than the aluminum version Mike
PeteTW Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 I've decided to get it anodised red to match my pork chops of course . I'll remove it during my winter lay up, but as the weather is being very kind in SE England that might be a while yet Also the metal number plate back plate is starting to rust and bubble so I'm going to make one up in aluminium and get that anodised red too! I'll post pics when it's done Pete
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