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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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I'm trying to get HD to do something about my 08 inner fairing turning white. They probably won't. I really hate to think of the cost of painting it. Plus, I would want it flat black if I did and might end up with the same BS.

I have tried silicones, Mothers Back To Black, etc.. There just isn't enough color left on inner fairing to make it black. Anyone try any products with color in it that works?
 

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I sort of posted this elsewhere but thought I might get a detail freak to help out with a product that actually has some sort of dye in it, like Forever Black. Anyone try it on the inner fairing?
 
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spray flat black paint on a soft rag and then wipe the surface as if you were applying shoe polish to shoes works great
 
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spray flat black paint on a soft rag and then wipe the surface as if you were applying shoe polish to shoes works great
I'll give it a shot.
 
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