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Hey everyone! Been slowly converting my 14 Softail Deluxe into a Vicla style bike,love that style. Been seeing pictures of guys getting their chrome engraved with Script/scroll type designs. Anyone here have that done or can recommend any good companies? Im in Canada and having a hard time tracking down a Canadian company, probably going to have to ship down south.
 

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I don't have any leads, but I too love engraving. I have posted similar threads asking about engraving and get very little response. It seems to not be as fashionable as it was back in the 70's when you didn't dare enter a harley in a bike show without hoardes of engraving. Maybe it's coming back in vogue, because I am also starting to see it more in the chicano vicla crowds. Fingers crossed you find what you're looking for.
 
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I had etching done on derby cover. It is good work but cant see it for **** unless you are right up on the bike or shade hits it just right. I wish I had known to go with a dark contrast or engraving. If you decide etching don't go straight chrome

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Try Engraveit. I have purchased some parts from them and they do good work.
 
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I have a few more pieces that I get from a friend in Cali.
 
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Yes Hernan engravit is one of the best in the lowrider, vicla world. But be prepared to spend big money. He quoted me 3k to engrave lowers, headlight rings, dash, and tombstone. Salas is also another popular engraver.
 
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Yes Hernan engravit is one of the best in the lowrider, vicla world. But be prepared to spend big money. He quoted me 3k to engrave lowers, headlight rings, dash, and tombstone. Salas is also another popular engraver.
The factory dash?
 
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Originally Posted by Grimace FLSTN
Hey everyone! Been slowly converting my 14 Softail Deluxe into a Vicla style bike,love that style. Been seeing pictures of guys getting their chrome engraved with Script/scroll type designs. Anyone here have that done or can recommend any good companies? Im in Canada and having a hard time tracking down a Canadian company, probably going to have to ship down south.
The best guy I know of is this one:



http://www.cdmengraving.com/index.ph...es/motorcycles
 
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Originally Posted by 07 chopper
The factory dash?
yes a newer style heritage dash
 
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yes a newer style heritage dash
Do you have pics or a part number? Thanks
 


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