First Scratch...
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First Scratch...
Well I knew it would happen sooner or later, but after only a week I now have a scratch on the powder coat paint on the handlebars of my Nightster. Anyone have any ideas on how to cover up or touch up the tiny scratch that to me looks like the size of a silver dollar (even though its more of the size of a pinkie finger nail).
I tried using a sharpie but the mark it left isn't deep black enough to blend in with the powder coat paint.
I had planned on putting some mini apes on it eventually anyway, does anyone have an estimate on labor costs a HD deal would cost to put them on? Or should I try to do it myself.
Thanks.
I tried using a sharpie but the mark it left isn't deep black enough to blend in with the powder coat paint.
I had planned on putting some mini apes on it eventually anyway, does anyone have an estimate on labor costs a HD deal would cost to put them on? Or should I try to do it myself.
Thanks.
Road Master
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From: Central FL
Well I knew it would happen sooner or later, but after only a week I now have a scratch on the powder coat paint on the handlebars of my Nightster. Anyone have any ideas on how to cover up or touch up the tiny scratch that to me looks like the size of a silver dollar (even though its more of the size of a pinkie finger nail).
I tried using a sharpie but the mark it left isn't deep black enough to blend in with the powder coat paint.
I had planned on putting some mini apes on it eventually anyway, does anyone have an estimate on labor costs a HD deal would cost to put them on? Or should I try to do it myself.
Thanks.
I tried using a sharpie but the mark it left isn't deep black enough to blend in with the powder coat paint.
I had planned on putting some mini apes on it eventually anyway, does anyone have an estimate on labor costs a HD deal would cost to put them on? Or should I try to do it myself.
Thanks.
http://www.amazon.com/TOUCH-UP-Paint.../dp/B001JSRCK8
For labor for the apes, you'll be looking close to 8 hours at your shop rate. if you're confident and have the manual, do it yourself.
Cruiser
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From: Smithfield, RI
Well I knew it would happen sooner or later, but after only a week I now have a scratch on the powder coat paint on the handlebars of my Nightster. Anyone have any ideas on how to cover up or touch up the tiny scratch that to me looks like the size of a silver dollar (even though its more of the size of a pinkie finger nail).
I tried using a sharpie but the mark it left isn't deep black enough to blend in with the powder coat paint.
I had planned on putting some mini apes on it eventually anyway, does anyone have an estimate on labor costs a HD deal would cost to put them on? Or should I try to do it myself.
Thanks.
I tried using a sharpie but the mark it left isn't deep black enough to blend in with the powder coat paint.
I had planned on putting some mini apes on it eventually anyway, does anyone have an estimate on labor costs a HD deal would cost to put them on? Or should I try to do it myself.
Thanks.
P.s.- "Happy New Scratch"! Welcome to the brotherhood of black bike owners.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: NW Georgia
Had mine a day! Took delivery on Sunday, May 29th. Monday was the Holiday...so my wife and I took a ride on the new bike with the Sundowner saddle installed (she hates the stock seat). Decided to put the stock seat back on after the ride...I like the stock seat. Dropped the set screw and it of course scratched the paint on the fender...what are ya' gonna do! 
Road Warrior
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From: Central Florida, USA
+1 on the model paint. And use a brush smaller than the scratch/flake. Oh yeah, now that you got your first scratch it's really yours! ;-)
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Well, you guys have made me feel a bit better. I'll have to try those suggestions, thanks
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