Harley Davidson Dyna Glide: Paint Modifications
A new paint job is a great way to make your Harley Davidson Dyna Glide match your personality more. Read on to learn about the different types of paint.
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Dyna Glide.
When it comes to paint jobs for the Harley Davidson Dyna Glide, there is more to it than just picking the color. A paint job can say a lot about the rider's personality. Each paint job has a unique look, texture, and style, which allows you to modify your Dyna Glide's look specifically to your personal taste. This guide will shine some light on the popular paint job types, which will help you determine what's right for you and your budget. Read on to pick the next type of paint for your Harley Davidson Dyna Glide.
Paint Modification
#1 Metallic Paint Job
DIY Cost – $500
Professional Cost – $1,400-2,000
Skill Level – Difficult; paint jobs are hard procedures and is best done by certified professionals.
The metallic paint job is a shiny paint that has the metallic and the color mixed together in the same coat. This paint job is a rich coat that makes your Harley Davidson shine. This paint has been known to raise your resale value, but not if you're selling it to the dealership; however, private buyers love this fancy paint. The metallic paint job is a reflective surface, which helps hide some of the lighter scratches and dings. When it comes to taking care of your paint, this one is easy to maintain, as it almost never fades. If you're looking for crazy colors to put on your Harley, metallic might not be for you. Even though it's rich in color and texture, it offers the good basic colors we know. Recommended for owners who want a paint that is easy to maintain and looking for basic colors.
#2 Matte Finish Paint Job
DIY Cost – $500
Professional Cost – $2,000-4,000
Skill Level – Difficult; paint jobs should only be done by certified professionals.
The matte finish paint job is the ultimate rugged look for a Harley Davidson. This paint job absorbs the light into the paint itself, giving absolutely no shine at all. The matte finish can be harder to take care of though. Whether you have heavy scratches or light scratches, the buffing technique doesn't work for the matte finish. When it comes to matte finishes, you can't use wax, buffers, or anything that you would normally use to make your bike shiny. If you're up to the task and you think you can keep your bike from getting any scratches, this paint will definitely make you look different. Recommended for owners who want a rugged look, but keep in mind it is harder to maintain.
#3 Candy Paint Job
DIY Cost – $1,000
Professional Cost – $3,000-5,000
Skill Level – Difficult; paint jobs should only be done by certified professionals.
This is the type of paint job that makes heads turn. Whether people like a shiny paint job or not, the second the sun hits your bike, eyes will look. This is paint mixed with large flakes, which is then followed by a bright candy paint, and finally topped off with a clear coat. Nothing is more satisfying for a Harley owner than to stare deep into the paint job in the bright sunlight. This paint job is very successful that Harley Davidson started producing motorcycles with candy paint. This paint job is very labor intensive, so expect to pay more than any other paint job. However, the results will be worth every penny and the resale value will make it all worth it. Recommended for owners who have a bigger budget and want their Dyna Glide to shine in the sun.
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