Tom56

So im a cyclist, and I couldn't help but think you could use some handlebar tape on this. There are lots of different colors and styles, just an idea. May be nicer in the hands.

Paul Day

I agree and I ASSUME he added backing to it. I say assume cuz I'm not taking out that airbag or manhandling it to see. I've used it for 3 days now and I don't feel an ounce of give in it, SO that's why I assume it's been reinforced. I'm not light either, I'm 6'2" and almost 200lbs, it takes my complete weight, cept for the right hand in seat for the lift.
I looked closely at the outside pillar, looking for any signs of heat/welding and I don't see any. so to have a solid steel handle, that doesn't give with 200lbs of weight and no sign of welding heat to my paint, I keep my assumption of serious backing to the pillar handle. that's the best figurin I can come up with. thx guys wanna know more just ask..... Paul

Paul Day

good idea... I thought about that bat tape for the handles but was worried about matching the black, black is hard to match. I wonder if I can match up on the tan??? maybe that's what I'll shoot for?? Instead of trying to hide it with black just wrap it in a tan to match and let that booger stand out some..?
I've decided paint is out.. cuz it'll be a mess I think. heavy use of grabbin the handle, sweat, etc etc....

what ya'll think??

Paul Day

good idea, ty.. thinkin abt tan and not black... what you think?

RLXXI

Any color you like, the whole idea is to remove the cold look and feel of a steel bar, just don't seem interior warm like a leather wrap would be. Just my thoughts.
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Paul Day

how can I plastidip without a mess or dry drip marks (bumps} etc, Taking handle off isn't an option

paintballdude05

A bunch of light coats is what you'd have to do. It'll be hard though since you'd probably need to tape and cover a fair amount of your interior not to get overspray. I like the tape idea, easier and probably cheaper than the plastidip.

Spiky

Leather-like baseball bat wrap might be a good choice. Inexpensive, if it doesn't work out great.
http://t.dickssportinggoods.com/prod...duct_rr_1_1072

Tothemax

I don't think plastidip is your answer.

What I would look into is flex seal. As much as i hate the commercials, that stuff is thicker and makes a pliable, sticky coating. You could brush it on or spray. If you sprayed it would just take some masking and taping time to protect everything.

SteveLord

Plastidip would be a terrible idea because it will rub/peal off in no time. That's why it's also a bad idea to dip your step bars (and people on here still don't listen and do it anyway.) Plastidip is great on surfaces that don't encounter any regular friction.