Repaint

[Pointwithinacircle]

I'm wondering if anyone here has had their bike repainted a different color and how much it cost. The BMW color palette is rather limited and I tend to prefer colors that are somewhat bolder.

 

I'm not talking about repainting a new bike, but I might get a reasonable deal on a bike in the 07 - 09 range, especially if I was willing to overlook a few cosmetic flaws. (my other option would be to overlook those servo brakes and buy a red 06)

 

Also, if anyone knows about this, Should I get the bike painted as is or should I remove the parts I want painted and reassemble them after it is done.

 

Thanks to all you knowledgeable forum members.

 

 

[TEWKS]

You would need to remove parts to be painted if you want it to look right. Any local body shop with a good reputation should be able to do the job with no issues.

 

Here's an idea for ya.

 

 

Pat

Edited July 28, 2017 by TEWKS

[Doug_Baliko]

I just had my bike wrapped. A lot cheaper than paint, looks fantastic, protects the paint, and is totally removable if you decide to sell and the color that you pick isn't to a buyers liking. Mine cost under $1000 to get wrapped, although my installer told me that he probably wouldn't do another RT for the same money. But I did have him do areas that took a lot of time, like the dash. I used a quality Avery Dennison vinyl Wrap. There are literally 100 colors and finishes to pick from. I used a matte green with carbon fiber black trim. I think that it came out great.

 

I would post pictures but photobucket screwed me over, and I haven't found another image hosting site yet. But I'll email you images if you send me your email address.

 

I have posted images on the MOA website here:

 

https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?89546-Im-having-my-RT-wrapped-please-help-with-the-color/page3

 

Doug

 

 

Edited July 29, 2017 by dbaliko

[Doug_Baliko]

You would need to remove parts to be painted if you want it to look right. Any local body shop with a good reputation should be able to do the job with no issues.

 

Here's an idea for ya.

 

 

Pat

 

This looks great. But it's probably a $5000 paint job if you wanted to do something like this.

 

Doug

Edited July 29, 2017 by dbaliko

[szurszewski]

I just had my bike wrapped. A lot cheaper than paint, looks fantastic, protects the paint, and is totally removable if you decide to sell and the color that you pick isn't to a buyers liking. Mine cost under $1000 to get wrapped, although my installer told me that he probably wouldn't do another RT for the same money. But I did have him do areas that took a lot of time, like the dash. I used a quality Avery Dennison vinyl Wrap. There are literally 100 colors and finishes to pick from. I used a matte green with carbon fiber black trim. I think that it came out great.

 

I would post pictures but photobucket screwed me over, and I haven't found another image hosting site yet. But I'll email you images if you send me your email address.

 

I have posted images on the MOA website here:

 

https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?89546-Im-having-my-RT-wrapped-please-help-with-the-color/page3

 

Doug

 

 

Doug's bike pic lifted from MOA:

 

[Doug_Baliko]

Thanks.

[Endobob]

This is a great idea! My son-in-law had his BMW X5 wrapped in a gunmetal gray. It looks fantastic and looks exactly like it did when first put on the vehicle over a year ago.

 

I am wondering if Joel (Slumgullion) business has done any motorcycles?

Edited July 29, 2017 by Endobobdds