Youngboy856 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hey guys so today I stripped my banshee to prep for fluids change and cleaning. Prior to doing this I considered buying new race plastics but the cost was outrageous as im sure everyone can agree. I went ahead and cut my front plastics myself (see image). I measured and lined it up. I used a metal cutter on a dremmel and cut them. the job was rough and ugly at first but I then went over the rough edge with a dremmel sanding band. If you own a dremmel it usually comes with it. Using the dremmel sanding band was really the key to a cleaner smoother surface. I then used a blow dryer on the hottest setting to soften the excess shavings and just used my fingers to smoothen the edge. I also used some sandpaper to assist but the hair blower was really the best option. I will say they came out very well! I plan to give the plastics to a client of mine who does car and motorcycle painting to paint black. He will also smoothen the edges and work on the scratches. Those edges may not look smooth but they are pretty damn smooth. as a side note i have a small leather shop Totes Magoat and plan to reupholster the seat with that brown color leather in the background but using a thinner leather hide. Let me know what you guys think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willaduncan Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I hate plastics cut like this, might as well buy Meir junk! Why didn't you use a plastic cutoff wheel? It would of cut smoother. And instead of a hair dryer a propane torch works wonders Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowroll Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 This is the cut I'm running. Done with a cutoff wheel, took no time at all with a sander to clean it up. I wanted to leave the fronts a little longer towards the front but these plastics had been rolled by the previous owner and they were uneven unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngboy856 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Thankd guys honestly thid picture doesnt look the greatest but the discoloration makes it look uneven. my paint guy will go over the whole thing with a sander to clean it all up so im not to worried. But i like the way you cut your fenders they look sharp Edited October 15, 2015 by Youngboy856 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willaduncan Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 as a side note i have a small leather shop If you're good with upholstery, this community could use another seat cover manufacturer!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngboy856 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 If you're good with upholstery, this community could use another seat cover manufacturer!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes this will be my first time doing motorcycle seats but I'll keep you posted on the finished product. If the group approves the finished product maybe I can do some projects for HQ members. i current make leather bags and wallets but have made a few chairs covers and other items. www.totesmagoat.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willaduncan Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Just talk to Tyler before you start advertising. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngboy856 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Will do thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrx46 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Cut off wheel, dremel, sand paper, heat gun and patience are the things you need to get nice cut fenders. I put chrome molding on the edges of mine, looks really bomb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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