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Old 12-02-2012, 12:28 PM
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Just got my bike painted "Dark Matte Grey." It was Vivid Black. I love the way it looks but the battery box is making me think of a couple things. Either paint over the now black strip (painted with Plasti Dip) that says Wide Glide (see attached photo) the same color as my tins or find a way to paint just the word "Wide Glide" the same color as my tins (might be tough). I was looking for a tire lettering pen in the grey color and thought that might be an easy fix to color in the words "Wide Glide." I've attached a photo of what I'm talking about as well as a short video of my bike. I welcome all suggestion. Thanks in advance!

 
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Match the tins.
 
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Leave the strip black and Grey the box.

Really liking that color.
 
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Originally Posted by Krazy8s
Leave the strip black and Grey the box.

Really liking that color.
Never thought of that. Good Call!
 
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Originally Posted by Yellotang
Match the tins.
Yes but the whole box, the strip or just the words "Wide Glide?"
 
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My $0.02, grey strip with black lettering. Leave battery box black and it will accent the black lettering inside the strip.
 
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I'd leave it alone it looks great. Or maybe paint just the letters white?
 
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Originally Posted by guenther
My $0.02, grey strip with black lettering. Leave battery box black and it will accent the black lettering inside the strip.

+1 on this idea
 
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paint those letters yourself with a tire pen and you may not like the result. the pen is finicky and shows strokes. second coat after hard dry time helps prevent that.
 
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Originally Posted by Krazy8s
Leave the strip black and Grey the box.

Really liking that color.
 


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