Has anyone seen how close the yellow 72-75 DC Plastics sidepanels compare to the 73 250 color?
Following up on Mike's post way back when....has anyone compared these to the original color and how do I get in touch with DC Plastics? Thanks.
Ron Carbaugh
I think they do have a website, Ron. Hope this helps.
Lew Mayer
Lew,
I have looked, but no luck yet. Thnaks.
Ron Carbaugh
Ron,
The number I have for DC Plastics is 989-883-3135.
Dave McCullough
Try this, //www.dcplasticsusa.com If that doesn't work I know they have an ebay store.
Dennis Jones
Bawb, We must have been posting at the same time. I'm going to be in your neck of the woods this weekend picking up a new treasure. How's the weather?
Dennis Jones
Yeah, there ya go, that's even easier, thanks Dennis.
For what it's worth, I was following a thread that's sort of interesting to read on the 495 site about his plastic.
It's down near the bottom now, topic titled "DC Plastics", 16 replies.
Now I guestion the quality and appearance of the parts (I'm sure they're good enough for racing though). I'm going to place my first order for some side panels tomorrow thru DC, only because Tom does'nt make these models. Otherwise, I'll be going to Tom for parts.
Thanks....all the information I needed. I really appreciate the hep(that is Texan for help (-: ).[8D]
Ron Carbaugh
Howdy Dennis,
Where you heading to? Picking up anything interesting? Stop by here, I've got 4 or 5 bikes I'm selling.
Right now the weather is cold and rainy, this weekend looks great, it's suppose to be sunny and 80.
Bob
Ron,
I need to call and talk to Don at DC Plastics tomorrow (Tuesday)about panels that he is working on for me. Anything I should ask him from you or the group? Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 250'S
Mike,
You might ask him if he has a set of the Yellow/Gold side covers that they were making before(earlier this year). I didn't see it in their ebay store. Thanks.
Ron Carbaugh
Ted,
It is all about cost. PP fenders were injection molded which uses expensive matched metal molds. DC Plastics vacuum forms their products from a sheet stock, uses lower cost materials (wood) to make his forms and they only have to make one form. The finish you get is the same finish as the sheet stock.
Tony
Tony,
Since I haven't seen the new matte finish...I assume it is ready to paint with a ittle preparation? This is what I do with this repop covers any way.
Ron Carbaugh
Bob, I am picking up a 1984 KTM water cooled 125 in Big Rapids. I will be looking into some DC plastic for this bike.
Dennis Jones
Dennis, I'm going to Email you my phone number, you'll be coming right past here. Bring a big truck, I need to lighten my garage.
Bob
Ron,
I have not seen any DC Platics items that have been painted. I would assume it is possible, if you call Dave I am fairly confident he can give you accurate information on painting his products.
Tony
I would like to go back to Mike's original question.
Has anyone seen how close the yellow 72-75 DC Plastics sidepanels compare to the 73 250 color?
I saw some panels for sale on ebay that looked close, but I want to be sure they are the true '73 250 color. Oh well, if no one can answer this I will just have one painted. Thanks for everyone's great input.
Ron Carbaugh
I'm interested in these too. Has anyone purchased white or yellow? Hows the fit? Thanks, Chris
Don told me that you can just wet sand the matte and it will gloss out of control. Call Don and he can explain more.
Keith