Painter/Powders - Harley Gloss Black Trademarked?
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From: Olean, NY
I was able to get a rattle can of HD’s vivid black color made by a local automotive paint store to do some touch ups so it can’t be under lock and key. I also had some powder coating done and the shop I went to was able to match the HD satin black (handlebar switch housings). They also powdercoated a bunch of other parts in their “wet bike black” that matched HD’s gloss black (like the frame) perfectly. Owner of the shop is a harley rider so maybe that has something to do with how well his products match the factory colors.
Always like to give a positive review for Absolute Powder Coating in St Mary’s, PA. They have always taken care of me and do great work with a quick turn around.
Always like to give a positive review for Absolute Powder Coating in St Mary’s, PA. They have always taken care of me and do great work with a quick turn around.
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paint
I just got the trunk lid on my black freewheeler and they said they used Chrysler black paint
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I know the MoCo will not give out the paint codes for the CVO bikes (for a couple of years for sure) but I think the Vivid Black is available. For sure you could get your painter to color match.
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From: Richmond, VA
First of all..... The MOCO can shove their trademark bullsheet right up their a$$!.
When I wanted to color match my tour pack, I couldn't get a paint code to save my life. I pulled my fender, took it to the paint supply shop and they used their digital color spectrometer gun and gave me a paint code in a few seconds. If Harley thinks they can trademark or patent a "COLOR", they are more retarded than when they thought they could patent a sound.
So no, if you can match or replicate ANY black the MOCO has put on a part..... Kudos, and enjoy! The mothership can't say or do a thing.
When I wanted to color match my tour pack, I couldn't get a paint code to save my life. I pulled my fender, took it to the paint supply shop and they used their digital color spectrometer gun and gave me a paint code in a few seconds. If Harley thinks they can trademark or patent a "COLOR", they are more retarded than when they thought they could patent a sound.
So no, if you can match or replicate ANY black the MOCO has put on a part..... Kudos, and enjoy! The mothership can't say or do a thing.
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As per the post just above me, they can basically take a snapshot of your tins, or whatever, and plug into the computer and it will spit out the formula for that color. We use one in our shop every day.
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might want to make sure you know what you're talking about before you go calling people "retarded."
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