MY 1st Yamaha G16 Custom

[Grassmower37]

This forum has been a huge help! I'm in the middle of my first custom and have learned a ton from all you pro's. Anyway, my first custom is a Yamaha G16. I purchased a Jake's 6" lift along with new 22" tires and 12" rims. I'll post pics as soon as I can figure it out. I've documented the progress and I'm hella excited to git er done. I do have one or two questions, I am going to perform the body work myself and will need to repair a few minor gouges. I bought a 3M bumper repair kit that seems to be the right tool for the job but I wanna make sure before I prime and paint. Anyone's help is greatly appreciate. Thanks in advance for having patients for us rookies!

 

[Grassmower37]

Alright, I researched and the repair kit by 3M works fine. I'm now sanding and priming the front and rear cowls. Is there a paint that anyone would recommend for painting the plastic parts? Here are some pics of my progress so far. Thanks for the help!

 

[Grassmower37]

I'm sorry about the pics, i didnt realize they would turn out that big..........

 

[Nubs]

 

[Pimp Daddy]

Don't WORRY.... We LOVE PICS!!!

 

[HotRodCarts]

They are big.

I forget what the additive is called for the paint. I usually just tell the guy ain't the paint shop what I'm painting and they help me out with the materials.

 

[slim67]

They call it flex additive or are you talking brand name? I sprayed my cart with John Deere implement green right out of the spray can and Ive had no problems with adhesion. But since its meant for a tractor that has a combination of plastic and steel, maybe it has an additive already.

 

[Grassmower37]

Oh please take the pics off and tell me how to post in a normal size!!!!

Oh, and I have another rookie question. After I completed the lift, the engine platform is setting at an angle. Did I do something wrong or am I overlooking a spot that can be adjusted? Thanks for the advice on the paint, I'll ask them about the flex additive.

 

[slim67]

You dropped the rear of the swingarm about 6 inches when you lifted it. some people leave it that way but others( myself included) drop the front of the swingarm to level it out. My cart is a Club Car DS ,so it was easy to do. Maybe one of the Yamaha guys can tell you how they did theirs.