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Jul 14, 2009 | 12:12 PM

Havic08

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Custom Paint question

I bought my wife our first HD couple of weeks go. Color is the Purple Flake with Brilliant silver. I was told it was a limited edtion paint and only avaible for a short time.

My conern is what if it gets a ding or scratch 2-3yrs from now. Are they still able to fix it or replace say the tank with the same color?

Thx

Jul 14, 2009 | 12:46 PM

IronAss

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Don't ride it. Buy one of those bubbles that they sell and keep it in a locked room with padded walls and ceiling.

I say this cause I guarantee....If you ride it, it's gonna get scratched. And if ya fix the scratch....It's gonna get scratched again.

Just enjoy it or show it as art. I'd opt for the enjoying option were it me.

I know that doesn't address your question. Sorry.

Jul 14, 2009 | 01:11 PM

tjvrodrick

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From: San Diego/Tj mexico

Thay can match any paint at the auto paint store Just drive it and if you need to repaint It.
Congrats on the new bike
Have fun Ride Safe

Rick From San Diego / TJ Mexico
1992 flhtc
2002 V-Rod
soon to join the 260 club
Brembo Calipers front & rear
AW wheels
Metzelers
V-mods

Jul 14, 2009 | 02:03 PM

jokerx

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Yes they can.

Jul 14, 2009 | 02:35 PM

JakeInMa

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I have a paint set that is limited to 75, and during my last vacation my son's bike fell against mine, causing damage to the tank. The dealership sent the tank back to HD who made the determination that the tank could be fixed, and didn't have to be replaced.

I got off the phone with the dealership just this afternoon who stated that the tank looks as good as new and you would never know there was any damage to it. I'll find out next month when I get home...

Jul 14, 2009 | 04:32 PM

michaelm

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I have an '02 Screaming Eagle Road King. Small production run (<3,500). The factory has been able to replace the tanks and rear fender (don't ask). The paint was a perfect match.

Don't worry. You can get replacement factory painted parts and they'll be perfect. Hope you never need to find out.