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Another option you have is to get a color you like and find some used tins from Ebay and have them painted. That's what I did and stillhave the original paint.
Another option you have is to get a color you like and find some used tins from Ebay and have them painted. That's what I did and stillhave the original paint.
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I would opt for the white or any light-toned color with minimal or no graphic treatments since you are painting it white, but it really doesn't matter as I will try to explain. When I prep for custom paint, I prefer NOT to totally strip down to the bare substrate, but rather sand down to the factory primer-sealer, as I feel this offers excellent adhesion. My main objective would be to remove the clear coat, pinstriping or graphics if any, and as much of the base color as possible. Once these top coats are sanded/removed, I would then coat the parts completely with a good quality catalyzed or waterborne primer (depends on individual application) then block sand. There should be no visible part of the original coating remaining when ready to paint, but it's always good to keep the undercoats light-toned if you are topcoating with light colors like white. (The opposite is true for dark-toned colors). The one color that I would avoid getting (and one that I take more care in removing during prep) is red. Although not as much a problem with today's modern paints, many reds used to have strong toners that would bleed through and stain the final finish. For the same reason, I avoid using red catalyst for my plastic fillers. As for cost, that depends on the painter, but it will probably range anywhere from $2500 to more than $5000 depending on the desaigns you want.
My background is custom painting and metal fabrication (since the 70s), written several books on auto bodywork/refinishing/customizing and major magazine articles. Recently, I formulated a special color called "Leno Blue" for one of Jay's custom bikes (in my gallery), and also came up with the colors for all of Disney-Pixar CARS movioe characters. Currently working in a shop specializing in movie/TV vehicles and mechanical effects (DeadlineTV.net to see some of our projects and shop).
My background is custom painting and metal fabrication (since the 70s), written several books on auto bodywork/refinishing/customizing and major magazine articles. Recently, I formulated a special color called "Leno Blue" for one of Jay's custom bikes (in my gallery), and also came up with the colors for all of Disney-Pixar CARS movioe characters. Currently working in a shop specializing in movie/TV vehicles and mechanical effects (DeadlineTV.net to see some of our projects and shop).
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Good information 97 FXSTSB. I wish my local dealer had a white one because he is giving me the best deal on Black right now (Stopped at Van Nuys yesterday and they could not/would not match it).
As for those that say to buy an extra set of tins....I don't know what size garage you have but I can't keep an extra set of ultra tins and bags in my garage. It's a whole lot more then storing a tank and 2 fenders! Might consider getting a set if I want to sell it. The sizes haven't changed in years.
I've been treatened to within an inch of my life if I change bikes again anytime soon.....[&:]
As for those that say to buy an extra set of tins....I don't know what size garage you have but I can't keep an extra set of ultra tins and bags in my garage. It's a whole lot more then storing a tank and 2 fenders! Might consider getting a set if I want to sell it. The sizes haven't changed in years.
I've been treatened to within an inch of my life if I change bikes again anytime soon.....[&:]
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The color of your tins don't really matter, as the painter will want his brand of paint to work with. I like the idea of buying tins from ebay and keeping your old ones as back-ups and less down time. I had my daughter's shadow painted pearl white with blue real fire flames and it looks great. I might reccommend Jimmy Defew of Benton Kentucky 270-527-1455 check out some of his work at 1ofdefew.com Very good work and real good people too.
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