I will be rattle can painting with HDs Black Denim
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Indeed prep work sucks but it's worth it! I plan on usig aircraft stripper then sanding the rest off to the metal. Then a filler primer. Then bit it with the denim. They are 12 oz cans got 2. That should be enough for the fenders and tank right? How many coats? I know hd sells the flat clear in the rattle can too. If I use that do I wet sand before the clear? I just want to protect it the best and also against gas spills.
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Indeed prep work sucks but it's worth it! I plan on usig aircraft stripper then sanding the rest off to the metal. Then a filler primer. Then bit it with the denim. They are 12 oz cans got 2. That should be enough for the fenders and tank right? How many coats? I know hd sells the flat clear in the rattle can too. If I use that do I wet sand before the clear? I just want to protect it the best and also against gas spills.
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Bagger, your bike is gourges! That turned out really nice! Ok I see what you mean about no need for clear over my rattle can denim sense the factory does a clear over normal to get the look. I looked on that site. They want $38 a can and Harley wants $20 so that's why I got the Harley stuff. I read Harley's spray cans cover nice. We will see!
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the rattle can paint isnt the same paint that comes obn production bikes..the official paint is two part with a flat clear coat to protect it..the rattle can paint is just for touch up..if you already have access to a spray gun and compressor,two part paint isnt that much more expensive..it is a lot better lasting and sprays a lot easier/smoother..mixing it is nothing,you get a clear mixing cup and they will tell you how much of each to put in the cup,then stir pour in the cup and spray..go to any auto paint supply.a lot of napa auto parts carry paint..good luck with your project
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rattlecan'd mine close to two years ago, still looks great
i didn't clear mine, cause i'm hard on paint & have touched up scratches numerous times quickly ( you're fuked if ya lay clear on top, how ya gonna touch that up,,, easily & quickly ? )
gas don't touch this stuff, have made a few minor spills while fueling, it's a non issue as it's an enamel
![](http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff42/norcal_dog/DSCF0238-2.jpg)
i didn't clear mine, cause i'm hard on paint & have touched up scratches numerous times quickly ( you're fuked if ya lay clear on top, how ya gonna touch that up,,, easily & quickly ? )
gas don't touch this stuff, have made a few minor spills while fueling, it's a non issue as it's an enamel
![](http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff42/norcal_dog/DSCF0238-2.jpg)
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Last edited by NorCal Dog; 07-13-2011 at 07:35 PM.