So I did a modest blackout on my scrambler with plastidip. I did the fenders, skid plate, air filter covers, heel guards, headlight bezel and some other trim. I like it, and if I change my mind about it I can peel it right off. I dry sprayed it because I wanted a matte textured look that would be somewhat close to the coating on the engine. I also coated the tank in clear plastidip. It made the entire tank matte, but I got heavy handed and it came out hazy in spots. Loving the black, not loving the clear on the tank, but left it on since I mainly added it for some simple scratch protection. I'll probably peel the tank in the spring and redo it to see if I can get it done better. Here are some before and after pics. in case anyone wants to see what it looks like with a bit less brushed aluminum showing.
removable blackou on scrambler
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Nice looking bike 
Not bad looking at all. Kind of suits the Scrambler.
Thanks for the positive comments. i am very happy with the scrambler in general, and even happier now that it has a touch less brushed aluminum finish showing and the mickey mouse mirrors have been replaced. I have always considered myself a function over form kind of guy, but with the scrambler I've gotten a bit more hung up on how it looks. It's just so pleasing to my preference for classically styled bikes that I just want to make it look better and better. The only downside is that I continue toi hold off on taking it offroad because I'm afraid to scratch or dent it, and that was a big part of the reason I bought it. The good news is that my son is now riding my drz400 when we go offroad, and lets me ride his yz250f. He prefers the plush ride and low end tractor-like torque the DRZZ has. Now I am in love with riding his yz250f offroad and get a massive thrill from lofting the front end with a quick blip of the throttle in 1st through 3rd to clear obstacles without issue. At this rate the scrambler may never see anything more challenging than a rutted up state forest road.
I like that and have never thought or heard of coating anything like body parts with it. Learn something every day!
Nice work! Great looking bike.
