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Spray paint on fks 140s?

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Pac2
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so i got the orange fks 140s and was thinking for my next pair id either get the black 120s or the white pivots and then i noticed in one of torins edits that he had black 180s which ive never seen before and realized that some black color had fallen off and behind it was orange and on a closer shot i realized he just painted them black and i really dont want to drop another 200-300 dollars on bindings. sorry for the long story but will i mess up the release on the toe peace from paint possibly making it stick or should i just do really light coats which i plan to and not worry about it? or would a different paint be another option. I would just get the toe toe peace not the afd or anything obviously.
May 17 2015 8:20PM
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Zurg
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The paint will just chip off over time.
May 17 2015 8:27PM
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shin-bang
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ZurgThe paint will just chip off over time.


this too^ yea i mean it wouldnt look as good as you think, unless you want to put another coat of clear over the layer of paint. but i personally wouldnt want to get paint inside the grooves to mess things up. like if you taped the din setting cover, put a small amount of tape on all the hinge points, and sprayed a clear coat over the paint layer i think it could work. but then, after all that you go out and ride and your skis bang together and you have chips all over exposing the paint you had originally had
May 17 2015 8:48PM
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.CJ.
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Melt them down and put dye in them when you re form them.
May 17 2015 8:50PM
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Casey
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I probably wouldn't paint the AFD or where the boot actually locks in. Probably doesn't matter but it doesn't seem like a good idea. Also I think it petty to worry about binding color, no one cares.
May 17 2015 9:18PM
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Pac2
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CaseyI probably wouldn't paint the AFD or where the boot actually locks in. Probably doesn't matter but it doesn't seem like a good idea. Also I think it petty to worry about binding color, no one cares.


yeah i definitely wouldnt paint the afd and ik it would chip but i mean torin did it so i guess it could somewhat work.
May 17 2015 10:30PM
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JGWI
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Why exactly do you want to paint them? The finish is rather glossy so I wouldn't think spray paint would hold very well.
May 17 2015 10:49PM
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jackdonovan
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kryptonicyeah i definitely wouldnt paint the afd and ik it would chip but i mean torin did it so i guess it could somewhat work.


but why would you need to? no one really cares about binding color
May 17 2015 10:52PM
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Pac2
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jackdonovanbut why would you need to? no one really cares about binding color


idk its just doesnt go with my black white and navy blue outfit if it was i not so noticeable color i wouldnt care but its neon orange.
May 17 2015 11:17PM
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JGWI
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kryptonicidk its just doesnt go with my black white and navy blue outfit if it was i not so noticeable color i wouldnt care but its neon orange.


Honestly nobody cares if your bindings match your clothes. The only reason I would paint mine would be if they were extremely worn (Cosmetically). Or if I was at a resort where theft was a problem (They're a hot item).
May 17 2015 11:40PM
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S.J.W
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kryptonicidk its just doesnt go with my black white and navy blue outfit if it was i not so noticeable color i wouldnt care but its neon orange.


Oooh yeah! can't have your bindings clash with your outfit. You'll get roasted from ski patrol for that
May 18 2015 12:46AM
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Kjell
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Sorry OP, but all the cool kids keep it real and are way too hardcore to match their bindings.
Don't you know that trying to be cool is lame?

In my opinion you can go ahead and paint them, just tape over the joints, don't overdo it and accept the fact that it's not gonna be perfect..
May 18 2015 4:02AM
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Pac2
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KjellSorry OP, but all the cool kids keep it real and are way too hardcore to match their bindings.
Don't you know that trying to be cool is lame?

In my opinion you can go ahead and paint them, just tape over the joints, don't overdo it and accept the fact that it's not gonna be perfect..

not sure who youre pointing fun at but alright.
May 18 2015 9:07AM
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Kjell
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kryptonicnot sure who youre pointing fun at but alright.


Hahaha, just anyone who feels like taking offense...

I was sticking up for your desire to paint your bindings, but I've always had a hard time conveying sarcasm through text.
May 18 2015 10:31AM
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Level9Sports
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kryptonicidk its just doesnt go with my black white and navy blue outfit if it was i not so noticeable color i wouldnt care but its neon orange.



Easy solution...
May 19 2015 2:56PM
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Skiingsnow
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jackdonovanbut why would you need to? no one really cares about binding color


JustGoWithItHonestly nobody cares if your bindings match your clothes. The only reason I would paint mine would be if they were extremely worn (Cosmetically). Or if I was at a resort where theft was a problem (They're a hot item).


maybe he doesnt give a fuck what other people think? and he wants to make his bindings black?
May 21 2015 12:04AM
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JGWI
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Skiingsnowmaybe he doesnt give a fuck what other people think? and he wants to make his bindings black?

Well nobody is stopping him. However, I was just pointing out that he will achieve nothing but his own satisfaction by doing so. They are a $300 piece of equipment that should be regarded for their safety and performance rather than their appearance. And unless he plans to disassemble them completely to avoide getting paint in any of the moveable joints, He would be in no way helping their performance. Plus given their finish, unless he sands them down and properly prepares them, I doubt the paint will last long.
May 21 2015 12:17AM
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Skiingsnow
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JustGoWithIthe will achieve nothing but his own satisfaction by doing so.


i stopped reading there
May 21 2015 12:20AM
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