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Old 08-18-2015 | 08:46 AM
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Thanks Chip. Your bike looks fantastic. If it's not an issue, I'll be adding more matte black to my bike gradually.
 
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Old 08-18-2015 | 08:58 AM
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On mine, I'm doing all wrinkle black on the motor, gauge bezels
Satin black on the wheels
High gloss black on the fork sliders, bars triple clamps, shocks, tanks and fenders
 
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Old 08-20-2015 | 09:37 PM
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I did the engine cases wrinkle to match the factory cylinders and cases, but all my chrome got a satin black powdercoat. Signals, rear struts, bag latches, lowers, bars, levers, tank dash, headlight ring, crash bar, etc. My powder coater told me that a true flat black powdercoat will fade/whiten after long exposure to the sun, that's why he does a 20% gloss for what's technically satin. Bonus: the satin is pretty much a perfect match to the factory black paint on the parts like switch housings and stuff.
 
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Old 08-20-2015 | 09:39 PM
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I like my colors uniform. All my powdercoat matches factory painted parts, and aside from my trans cover, all my engine parts are wrinkle.
 
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Old 08-20-2015 | 11:57 PM
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I have been mixing it up. Depends on the component. I have the gloss fuel door and will be having the console done in flat.

the trans side cover will be wrinkle to match the trans and motor, the bars I am installing on Saturday ate gloss. I like multiple shades of black, but you have to do it right.

if you clean your bike a lot, go with gloss or flat. the textured is harder to keep clean as I am sure you already know.
 
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