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I notice that alot of you guys do your own paint work. Can a guy paint the lower front forks this way? What equipment would I all need? Thanks guys.
 
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Exactly what I was looking for!!! Thank you.
 
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Yup that's the one I followed. Make sure you cover the entire bike and take the fender in the house of cover it up. The overspray gets on everything.


 
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Yup that's the one I followed. Make sure you cover the entire bike and take the fender in the house of cover it up. The overspray gets on everything.
+1 did it myself and it will get on everything you don't cover. If you're looking to paint the rest of your bike, don't do it with the appliance epoxy. Do a search and you'll find what you're looking for.
 
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