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Old Jun 23, 2015 | 05:42 PM
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Has anyone used the v twin cvo style bottoms from eastern perf? Was wondering how they are
 
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 12:29 AM
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Good quality, very little prep work a few coats of primer and block them off and spray.
 
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Thanks big money
 
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 05:47 AM
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So just use a cpl coats of filler primer and block sand them out
 
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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 05:20 PM
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Did you order your bags? I went with fairing plus brand, I should receive them tomorrow
 
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No i haven't ordered yet.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2015 | 01:26 AM
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Just went over with DA to take off any high spots, a little adhesion promoter, 3 coats of primer. Blocked them off and sprayed, they were as straight or better than factory bags.
 
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