First, thanks to all who helped me. Second, how does it look?
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10-16-2011 | 05:50 PM
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#32
10-16-2011 | 05:59 PM
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Actually called the dealer. It is factory paint, unfortunately they can't get this color in the rattle can. Only by the quart.
Go to the dealer if that is a factory orange, and see if they have touch up paint in rattle cans, if so buy a couple , and some 320grit and some 400 and 600 grit wet , sand it real well and paint it, probably cost you under $80.00 and some time.
Put on about 4 coats, 2 dryish ones and 2 wetter ones, allow about 10 minutes between coats.
Cheap, and you can have it painted later if you don't like the job you do.
Remember the paint jobs is made in the prep, sanding, remember to buy a tac rag ,and some wax, and grease remover to clean the surface before paint.
I painted a buddy's faring , for his road king, I used rattle can , and people freak out when he tells them it is rattle can.
Put on about 4 coats, 2 dryish ones and 2 wetter ones, allow about 10 minutes between coats.
Cheap, and you can have it painted later if you don't like the job you do.
Remember the paint jobs is made in the prep, sanding, remember to buy a tac rag ,and some wax, and grease remover to clean the surface before paint.
I painted a buddy's faring , for his road king, I used rattle can , and people freak out when he tells them it is rattle can.
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10-16-2011 | 06:03 PM
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I like the ideas of adding some black. I'm going to have to keep it this way for a while no matter what so I'll see if it grows on me. I do know someone that does paint and I'm thinking he'd give me a great price if I buy the paint and have him spray it. Had him paint my 03 Duramax 6 months ago and he did a great job.
My only thought on painting it orange is that I'll have to get it pinstriped as well to match up.
I really do appreciate all the feedback and recommendations. This is the best forum around.
My only thought on painting it orange is that I'll have to get it pinstriped as well to match up.
I really do appreciate all the feedback and recommendations. This is the best forum around.
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10-16-2011 | 07:39 PM
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I would bet you could get close with duplacolor from Oreilly Auto Parts, just get something close until you can get it painted if it bothers you.
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10-16-2011 | 08:22 PM
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10-17-2011 | 12:50 AM
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Some really great ideas. I've got plenty of ways I could go with this. Good news is I sold my quad today so I've actually got some coin to spend that my wife can't give me hell over. Soooo....I may just spring for having a pro paint the fairing.
Thanks again for all the comments, opinions, thoughts and ideas. It's awesome to hear how much different everyone's opinion can be. At the end of the day I know the only thing that matters is whether or not I'm happy with the bike, but it's still good to know whether or not people think "that's a nice looking bike" or "that thing shouldn't leave the garage".
Thanks again for all the comments, opinions, thoughts and ideas. It's awesome to hear how much different everyone's opinion can be. At the end of the day I know the only thing that matters is whether or not I'm happy with the bike, but it's still good to know whether or not people think "that's a nice looking bike" or "that thing shouldn't leave the garage".
