Mirror mod...

[BigGeorge]

I wanted a little something different with my mirrors. So - of course - BrendanP had the plan: Install an Acumen gear indicator and paint the mirrors phantom grey. I bought an arosole can of Colorite ($40), bought an Acumen ($120), took off my mirrors and made my way to Brendan's house.

First, he baked the mirrors and removed the glass. Next, he prepped them with Bulldog

And then hung them out to dry

Next came the painting. You'll be amazed at the quality of the paint out of the can. Pictures don't do the quality justice!!

After drying, next came the clearcoat

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[BigGeorge]

And again with the drying.

I don't have any photos of the Acumen install. But all I can say is DAMN! Brendan went through the chore of fabricating a mount that he installed inside my mirror and is mounted with a screw. The Acumen is then set inside the mount and then held in place with epoxy. There is NO WAY the Acumen can move or EVER fall out. Wish I had a photo, but I'm sure Brendan does. He bead blasted the mirror with a rather stylish design and also included a blasted spot for the Acumen's light sensor.

And here's the mounted mirrors

BTW... this mod was done over a month ago. I went to install my Acumen mirror and broke a clip on the plug. I just got fixed it last night by splicing the wires and adding a little more length because I have the mirror risers.

All in all... another ABSOLUTELY TREMENDOUS job by Brendan! What a great guy! Thanks, Bro!!



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[BiG-T]

<span style='color:red'>Red X's</span> here.

 

[BigGeorge]

Still?

 

[BiG-T]

Still?

Affirmative.

 

[BigGeorge]

Checking...

 

[BigGeorge]

Okay... now?

 

[Aquaman]

it's him...i see them fine

BTW,thatks for the plug bro.

here is the plastic bracket,not a great pic though...

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[BigGeorge]

That damn T is fuggin with me

 

[guido4512]

That damn T is fuggin with me

no they just now showed up.............
Looks excellent!

 

[BiG-T]

Noooooooo! I'm all good now though! Seriously, I didn't see any pics but I do now.

Great job!

 

[MC MUSTANG]

That gauge reflection under the V-Flow rocks! Mirrors look awesome... I was wondering what had become of Brendan's mirror projects...

 

[BigGeorge]

That gauge reflection under the V-Flow rocks!  Mirrors look awesome... I was wondering what had become of Brendan's mirror projects...

Thanks! I don't get that reflection when I'm riding at night because of the light shining through the front of the screen. In the garage, the relection made for a nice pic.

 

[Aquaman]

I was wondering what had become of Brendan's mirror projects... [/Quote]
I'm not one to brag Shawn,so I just wait till George does my dirty work!!

 

 

[black954]

Very very cool mod.

 

[MC MUSTANG]

I was wondering what had become of Brendan's mirror projects...
I'm not one to brag Shawn,so I just wait till George does my dirty work!!

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[BigGeorge]

(brendanp @ Aug. 09 2006,12:22)
I was wondering what had become of Brendan's mirror projects...
I'm not one to brag Shawn,so I just wait till George does my dirty work!!

 

Brendan does the mods, I shoot the photos and do the writeup. Brendan is the MAN!  :42:

 

[H00pscoach]

Does BullDog come in a spray can?

 

[Aquaman]

Does BullDog come in a spray can?[/Quote]Yes,here is a link...

clicky

Normally,you whipe down your plastic first with lacquer thinner,then spray 3 coats of bulldog,,then color,then clearcoat.
One other thing,it was a real paint to put the glass back in after paint.
If you do this,take the glass out,install the acumen/bracket,put glass in,mask off mirror,paint...

And BTW,the color rite spray can phantom grey was really nice to use,even outta a spray can.
looks very professional,not like your average paint can project!

 

[H00pscoach]

I was going to mask off mirror then paint the same color blue has my bike.......

Thanks for the link