New Paint
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From: Williamston, Michigan
New Paint
I purchased an extra gas tank and front and rear fenders for my 06 Low Rider. My plan is to buy a spray gun (I've never spray painted before) and paint these a new and pretty color so I can change my bike color whenever I want. My buddy thinks all of this is a crazy idea. I thought that I would keep it all one color and just apply H-D decals to the tank. My question is, has anyone else done something like this and do you have any suggestions or experiences that I may learn from?
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From: Gulf Coast
RE: New Paint
I tried that one time. By the time I got thru it looked like I had painted it witha live chicken,buffed it with a pine cone and polished it with a brick.[:@]
Just joking. Sounds like a great idea. Great way to learn a little paint and surface prep. Since you got all extra tins,you can just keep doing it til you're happy with the results.
Good Luck
Tom
Just joking. Sounds like a great idea. Great way to learn a little paint and surface prep. Since you got all extra tins,you can just keep doing it til you're happy with the results.
Good Luck
Tom
RE: New Paint
FWIW, I chose a different method to achieve my desire for some color options.
My Bob started out Vivid Black, and I have so far acquired two additional stock paint sets on eBay.
One is the Deep Cobalt from a FXDBI, the other is the Cobalt and Silver combo from a FDXLI.
I also intend to add a Black Pearl set when the price is right.
Currently it takes me about 4 hours to change the bike's color, since I have to swap the tank hardware.
Eventually, I will have the internal guts for all four tanks and be able to swap colors in about an hour.
Road Warrior
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From: Right Behind You
RE: New Paint
I think that's a cool idea; it's like having two bikes in one. However, it depends on what you mean by 'New & Pretty Color.' What are talking here...burnt umber & tootie fruity? Then you may be crazy [sm=bounceybounce.gif][sm=smarty.gif]
Road Warrior
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From: S.E.PA
RE: New Paint
<”Carver”>
<”I purchased an extra gas tank and front and rear fenders for my 06 Low Rider. My plan is to buy a spray gun (I've never spray painted before) and paint these a new and pretty color so I can change my bike color whenever I want. My buddy thinks all of this is a crazy idea. I thought that I would keep it all one color and just apply H-D decals to the tank. My question is, has anyone else done something like this and do you have any suggestions or experiences that I may learn from? “>
Never painted before ? damn you got guts, just remember this…….
[“I tried that one time. By the time I got thru it looked like I had painted it witha live chicken,buffed it with a pine cone and polished it with a brick”]
: - ))) There is a lot of truth in that statement, besides being funnier than sh*t !!! : - ))
At least buy a painting training video, I would start w/the basics, just a thought.
<”.. and paint these a new and pretty color so I can change my bike color whenever I want…”>
<”pretty color”> ?
Your telling me, there is a bike color other than Black ??? your kidding me right ??
<” change my bike color whenever I want “> ??
dude, you got a Harley Davidson Motorcycle, not a pair of women shoes ???
Good luck with the painting !
cj
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From: Williamston, Michigan
RE: New Paint
Thanks for the input guys. Man, I sure took a beating on my statement of a "pretty color" Ha! By pretty color I meant something like burgundy or blue or green (just something different). The way I'm looking at it is if I screw it up, I will just sand it off and try again. If I never get it right, I can always take it to a professional painter. But, thanks for your input. This is a great place to hangout. Here and the local Harley dealer.
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From: Detroit Michigan
RE: New Paint
iam doing the same thing,having 2 sets.1 will be a custom flame job for when iam in town.and the second will be my stock vivid black for long hauls.so i dont wind,sandblast my custom set traveling.
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RE: New Paint
wet sand, wet sand , wet sand, and then when you think its smoth enough wet sand some more lol... when you get started you will see what i mean
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From: Clarksburg, PA
RE: New Paint
Do you already have the air compressor? Make sure you have a good filter on it so the water doesn't blow out with your paint.
Also, you'll need a buffer and different pads and compounds. A good buff job can make all the difference!
Also, you'll need a buffer and different pads and compounds. A good buff job can make all the difference!