Which would look better?

[SovietRobot]

My new sprocket came with a nice big sticker and it got me thinking, instead of repainting my new swingarm, I can cover up most of the scratches with the sticker.

I normally hate having stickers everywhere, especially on the swingarm, but I'm looking for some input on greater minds(you guys)

 

[davidsa1]

Gotta go with paint it.

But between scratches & sticker, do the sticker.

 

[SovietRobot]

I would really love to paint it or even powdercoat it.
But that's a lot of work, and money. I've already spent so much money on things that it's more trouble than it's worth.

 

[damnpoor]

Fingernail polish. A clerk at any department store makeup booth can help you match the color.

 

[Wolfman]

I have used ohlins stickers to cover up my scratches on the swingarm...but do intend painting it one day...but I like the idea of powdercoating it...which shouldn't be too expensive..cheaper than getting a pro paint job...I would think???

 

[The Toecutter]

why not run down to (Harbor freight tools) buy a die grinder and polish that sucker to a gleaming aluminum shine?or if you have an air compressor you can get an angle die grinder for $20 and the attachment's for less than $30 total. no sticker no painting definitly personalized!

 

[oldfast007]

uh...the one the only.. Sharpie

 

[Red Wazp]

Oldfast beat me to it. Sharpie!! I use one to darken the wheel weights and scratches on my black rims also works well the darken the white writing on the radiator hose.

 

[Fz6Sa]

In compliance with my UFOS initiative, - I say REPAINT!!!!

Decals are NOT an option!

 

[madmanmaigret]

yeah! polish that mofo!

 

[champion221elite]

Repaint that swingarm!

 

[necrotimus]

Get a black sticker exactly the same size as your swingarm

I purchased some carbon fiber look alike "yamaha" stickers and am going to see what they look like

 

[CrazyBiker]

Repainting/powdercoating will be expensive. Better get colorite and touch it up. Very nice and cheap.

 

[Boneman]

Make a custom designed FZ6 swingarem sticker.(?) Any sign shop can make them up these days. Or at least a YAMAHA sticker.

Sticker = better than scratches
Yamaha or custom sitcker = better than original sticker
Painiting = better than sticker

 

[MarinaFazer]

sticker...but not that one...that supersprock sticker is FUGLY. something less pronounced would do the trick. A B&W Yamaha sticker...white letter and black background would cover it up. or since it's already off the bike...just get a can of rattle paint and do it...inexpensive.

 

[Raid The Revenge]

Personally, I'd just leave it. Looks cool the way it is.

 

[dako81]

Leave scratches or paint it.

Personally, I would just touch it up.

 

[dean2287]

Sand and paint it. It's cheap and easy, especially having it off already. The sticker looks silly, respect your ride! I disagree with the sharpie...doesn't last. Finger nail polish?? Uh, it's a motorcycle, not a Barbie....

 

[SovietRobot]

Sharpie always turns out red for me, especially on metal.

I think I'm going to talk to some powdercoating shops to see how much it would cost.
There are a lot more scratches on the swingarm, but these are just the biggest ones. Most of them aren't visible unless you're right next to it.

 

[RyanK]

#1 - repaint
#2 - Testor's model paint (lasts forever)
#3 - sticker

scratches aren't an option...