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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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How're ya doin' Dave?
I've had better times in my life that's for sure, but I'm getting tired of hearing me complain

how about you? healin up ok?
 
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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I doubt it's ignorant, just seems that way to you. The only way to find out stuff ya don't know is to ask. Screw anyone who wants to mock you for seeking information...
 
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Originally Posted by CroK
I doubt it's ignorant, just seems that way to you. The only way to find out stuff ya don't know is to ask. Screw anyone who wants to mock you for seeking information...
Like that Dyna09 feller?

so...new thread or post it here?
 
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Yeh, I said ANYONE! LOL!

Don't know that I can help, but I am 'listening' in...
 
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well it aint THAT big a deal

I had a NICE paint job on my bike when I got it, but a series of ****ups and one temper loss had left it much less purdy lookin

wonderin if the tanks can be "patched" or if a complete re-paint is the only answer
 
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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The question is still a bit vague, but I'd have to say it depends on the paint job and how much damage sustained. Got any pics?
 
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Originally Posted by JustDave71
I've had better times in my life that's for sure, but I'm getting tired of hearing me complain

how about you? healin up ok?
Still got a piece of bone tryin' to work its way out of my hip (feels like broken glass). Other than that, I'm doin' well!
 
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obviously it can never be perfect again, but...it seems that someone could restore to, like, 70%...
 
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Yep, it was a nice paint job at one time! I'm not an expert, but I have done some body work on autos. (Actually got fired once for taking too much time to get the job perfect!). With an intricate paint scheme like that I'd have to say a repaint would be in order. Most of the dents look to have creases in them, so I kinda doubt the paintless dent removal tricks would work, hopefully some one more experienced will chime in. And no your question wasn't ignorant, you were just hoping for a better answer.
 



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