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Old 12-19-2018, 04:00 PM
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Hello fellow Rushers!
I have had my 2015 FLHTK for 9 months now and it has been put away for the winter...well kinda. I decided after a few months that I really didn't like the factory two tone paint job. I was looking for a new color most of the summer and a friends Jeep caught my eye. I loved the grey and black look and decided to paint my bike this winter Chrysler Anvil Grey. I know the MOCO offers Gunship now but I really like the Anvil. Over the last month I have completely disassembled the bike and have sanded down all 14 painted parts. Over the weekend I primed it with epoxy primer and I will be painting it this weekend...I am using KemFx base coat and Urekem Polyurethane clear. Here is a link to that paint kit https://shop.thecoatingstore.com/Chr...productId=1981
Here is a before pic and I will post some after pics in a few days!






 
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Looking forward to the finished product.
 
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Looking forward to following your progress,
 
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That looks like a lot of time consuming work. Maybe when I'm retired I would attempt that, but not now. I admire your determination. Keep us posted!
 
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Curious as to why you primered everything. When sanded properly, wouldn't the new paint stick to the old paint? or is it due to changing to lighter color?
 
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Hey I think your bike looks great with stock colors. I think the gray is going to look totally bad *** though..looking forward to seeing it.


 
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Curious as to why you primered everything. When sanded properly, wouldn't the new paint stick to the old paint? or is it due to changing to lighter color?
I believe it is used to seal the new paint from reacting to the paint underneath.
 
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You got skills, man!
 
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Very fortunate to have the confidence and skill to paint your own bike. Gives you a lot of options that most don't have unless they fork out a lot of money.

Good luck with the project. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
 
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Great winter project and looking forward to seeing the finished product.
 


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