Black Vinyl(ing) RRP Pole

[mrc123]

Has anyone ever used Vinyl on the RRP Pole to make it a certain color rather than Powder coating or paint? I thought I might give it a shot and use either a flat or glossy black vinyl..... going stealth mode!:smokin:

Anyone?

 

[Etheraldreamer]

seems like a damn good cheap idea!

 

[ncbrock]

carbon wrap from autozone or advanced! should be enough to do both poles for like $10

 

[mrc123]

I think I will be doing so.... however, the only thing I will be scared about is when I get sick of it and want to change it, will it leave residue? Cause that would SUCK!

 

[mrc123]

Just got finished buying the Black Vinyl!

Next step... Actually applying it! ANY SUGGESTIONS? Should I wet the surface first as if I were applying a vinyl graphic to a car and just let it sit for a few days to dry?

Or, Just flat out stick it on?

Suggestions?

 

[restosud]

i was thinking of applying wood grain vinyl like a 1978 ford ltd wagon.:thumbsdown:

 

[DK-Freestyle]

I've wrapped a set of tubes with square cut outs. Turned out to be a PITA, so I made a template on my graphics program so my machine can cut out the graphic wrap. The tubes are small, so you wouldn't need to wet the surface. Just lay the vinyl on the front first, and use your fingers to rub the vinyl on the tubes. Take your time and you won't have any air bubbles. It's a pain to do, but it looks good when it's done. I've attached a pic of a ski I recently did for a client. Wrapped his RRP with black vinyl.

 

[mrc123]

I've wrapped a set of tubes with square cut outs. Turned out to be a PITA, so I made a template on my graphics program so my machine can cut out the graphic wrap. The tubes are small, so you wouldn't need to wet the surface. Just lay the vinyl on the front first, and use your fingers to rub the vinyl on the tubes. Take your time and you won't have any air bubbles. It's a pain to do, but it looks good when it's done. I've attached a pic of a ski I recently did for a client. Wrapped his RRP with black vinyl.

Just got doing mine! Looks pretty bad ass IMO! However, starting was a little tricky! Then once I got the hang of it, it wasn't so bad! I'll post some picks soon!

BTW, Have you ever taken the vinyl off? Did it leave sticky sh*t everywhere?

Thanks!

 

[ncbrock]

it probably will, but nothing a little gas or goof off cant take care of in seconds.

 

[DK-Freestyle]

The left over residue varies between what vinyl you use. The brand I've been using doesn't leave much behind, but still has a very high tack. A lot of the cheaper stuff will leave behind residue.

 

[go4it743]

use that 3m carbonfiber sticker material. that stuff looks awsome.

 

[OCD Solutions]

I guess you don't plan on ever adjusting your fully adjustable RRP pole then?

 

[DK-Freestyle]

Your supposed to adjust the pole, then wrap it, lol.

 

[OCD Solutions]

I adjust mine depending on where I'm riding. I shorten it up for surf but add an inch or two for flatwater so it gets adjusted at least a couple times a season.

 

[mrc123]

All done!

 

[DK-Freestyle]

Looks good! Total stealth look! (except for the grips)

If anyone else is interested, I sell the wraps pre-cut:
http://www.dk1designs.com/handle-pole.html

 

[mrc123]

Thanks, Def. would have done a few things differently if I had the chance to redo but, overall I'm happy! Do you have anymore pics of different vinyl colors on the RRP's (from your website)? Just curious... because that would be cool to actually se what it would look like before hand, to help people decide! JMO

Thanks again!

 

[DK-Freestyle]

I did a wrap with camo vinyl. I might wrap my set up with different colors to get some pics.

 

[OCD Solutions]

it looks like a nice glossy finish too. I thought of doing this to my tubes as well but opted for annodized tubes instead. After seeing yours I can't help but wonder which way is better. Your way is definately cheaper and much more flexible if you ever want to change your colors down the road.

Here's mine for comparison. I paid $100 for new tubes annodized Black.

 

[DK-Freestyle]

Anodizing is definitely a more professional finish. The anodizing gives a nice matte finish as well. But vinyl wrapping gives you a glossy finish (only black and white available in matte) and the option to remove it later.