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LAZO818 · 02:20 PM

Out of curiosity has anyone ever painted their boots? I have some white boots that have yellowed (outer plastic) over time and have been tempted to paint them to bring them back to life. But I'm not sure if its worth the time to try, if the paint won't hold up while riding

rgbeard · 09-28-2017, 05:33 PM

thtanner · 09-28-2017, 06:09 PM

Rust-Oleum Fabric and Vinyl spray paint will probably do it fine. Works on carpets, plastics, and vinyl. UV resistant, etc.

I used it to restore some plastics from my 80s cruiser and was very pleased.

FightingChance · 09-29-2017, 12:30 AM

I bought some white Dainese TRQ outs and sold them before I started using them, seeing how fast the UV damage discolors the plastic parts of the boots. Seems like there's no way to stop it, maybe though the plastic parts can be cleared with UV protectant or something (before the discoloration sets in). A guy makes sticker kits for Alpinestars Supertech Rs and SMX Pluses which is neat since you can change the look, but I think it's just for those boots.

Aphex · 09-29-2017, 07:18 AM

I wouldn't dream of it.

LAZO818 · 09-29-2017, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aphex

I wouldn't dream of it.

That's exactly the look I was going for! I can't wait!

Diescrap95 · 10-07-2017, 03:34 PM

That Diadora's look so fab!

rgbeard · 10-07-2017, 07:40 PM

Paging Miles. Miles to the white courtesy phone.

09-28-2017, 01:58 PM	#1
LAZO818 Member Join Date: May 2017 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 74	Painting boots Out of curiosity has anyone ever painted their boots? I have some white boots that have yellowed (outer plastic) over time and have been tempted to paint them to bring them back to life. But I'm not sure if its worth the time to try, if the paint won't hold up while riding
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09-28-2017, 05:33 PM	#2
rgbeard Forum Supporter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ensenada, MX and Phoenix, AZ Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 3,693 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2001 Speed Triple 2001 Triumph Trophy 2003 GSXR 1000 Member Garage
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10-07-2017, 07:40 PM	#8
rgbeard Forum Supporter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ensenada, MX and Phoenix, AZ Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 3,693 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2001 Speed Triple 2001 Triumph Trophy 2003 GSXR 1000 Member Garage	Paging Miles. Miles to the white courtesy phone.
	__________________ My name is Rusty. I'm a fan of things that ride, fly and drive. IBA: 63413

09-28-2017, 06:09 PM	#3
thtanner VFR Rider Join Date: Oct 2016 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 216 Experience: 7 years Bike(s): 14 VFR800 FE 98 VFR800 FI 86 Vulcan 750	Rust-Oleum Fabric and Vinyl spray paint will probably do it fine. Works on carpets, plastics, and vinyl. UV resistant, etc. I used it to restore some plastics from my 80s cruiser and was very pleased.

09-29-2017, 12:30 AM	#4
FightingChance Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Torrance Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,274 Bike(s): 2007 CBR-600RR 1998 VFR800	I bought some white Dainese TRQ outs and sold them before I started using them, seeing how fast the UV damage discolors the plastic parts of the boots. Seems like there's no way to stop it, maybe though the plastic parts can be cleared with UV protectant or something (before the discoloration sets in). A guy makes sticker kits for Alpinestars Supertech Rs and SMX Pluses which is neat since you can change the look, but I think it's just for those boots.

09-29-2017, 07:18 AM	#5
Aphex Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: High Desert Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 510 Experience: 8 years Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): Super Duke 990	I wouldn't dream of it.

10-07-2017, 03:34 PM	#7
Diescrap95 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 147 Bike(s): 2017 ZX10R	That Diadora's look so fab!