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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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I have a 08 bob and been trying to find a black battery band cover. Does anybody know where I could find it or should I just get it powder coated.
 
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powder coat... or rattle can... if you use Black epoxy paint it is a perfect match to high gloss black powder
 
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I have the same problem, I think I will be giving mine the rattle can treatment.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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powder coat... or rattle can... if you use Black epoxy paint it is a perfect match to high gloss black powder
What kind of sanding should I do, before I rattle can the battery band, and horn cover.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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I have a 08 bob and been trying to find a black battery band cover. Does anybody know where I could find it or should I just get it powder coated.
You probably won't find a manufacturer that makes one in black... most people just spray paint theirs or have it powdercoated.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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i just ruff it up wiht 400 gritt sand paper... i powder coated mine but all my stuff is still boxed up for the move... on the battery box and fuse box i sanded it down to metal, 400 grit, then i shot it with black epoxy appliance paint... PERFECT match! also did my shocks last week... look sick!
 
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I spray painted mine also, it worked great and much cheaper.
 
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if you want durablility the powdercoat should only cost 10-20 bucks.
 
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I sprayed the band on my 08 Fat Bob with wrinkle black and "cured" it with a heat gun. It's an exact match to the factory battery cover.

 
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thanks joe i think i might give the can shot first if it looks bad it will be a cheap fix
 
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