I was wondering if anyone out there knew a good spray paint I could use to match my denim black FatBoy Lo. Most of the bike is blacked out and I need to paint a few small things to match. Any suggestions would be great.

 

Sorry, can't tell you what does match from a rattle-can, but I can tell you what doesn't. At least partially.

I installed an OEM black denim fuel tank on my FXDP this winter, and decided to paint the other tins myself using ColorRite 6035 Black Denim urethane in a rattle-can. Almost $40/can! Instructions say, no clear is needed to match HD factory black denim. Sorry, wrong!

I painted the tins, 3 coats, and in comparing to the OEM tank, it was clearly different hue. I knew the tank had been cleared as are all OEM tanks, so I cleared it with ColorRite eggshell clear. That definately got it closer, but it's still clearly not a match. It's close, but no cigar. I went ahead & mounted the tins with the OEM tank. The only thing that saves me is they are not right next to each other.

For small parts, particularly those that are not adjacent to OEM paint, it would be fine. For small parts myself, I use Rustoleum Bed Liner Paint. Tough as nails; cheap as dirt; looks great; but not a Black Denim match.

I've read that John Deere Blitz Black is a very close match. And 1/3rd the price. I may try that on the tins next year.

 

Thanks for the advice

 

Powder coat there's a few that match pretty qell spot on

 

Napa can make u any paint u want they even have paint codes there

 

Napa can match paint?? That's awesome. Thanks!

 

I read a while back about a guy who had put a lot of effort trying out different kinds of spray paint trying to match the factory denim. He was not only trying to match the paint but also trying to find the most durable paint that would last on chrome. He tried several different paints and decided on one. He said that the John Deere Blitz Black matched perfectly but best of all, he said it was nearly as durable as powder coat. He said you had to use a screw driver and press hard to even scratch it. I have not tried it yet but I just ordered several cans and plan to tackle various parts soon.

http://www.shopgreendealer.com/John-...2-TY25669.html

 

Thanks , I just ordered a can of the John Deere paint. I'll let you know how it works out. Going to paint the linkage and shift levers. I'll post some pics

 

Sounds good. I can't wait to see the pics. I have several cans in the other oom just waiting to be used. I will be blacking out lots of things including my primary cover, partial engine, and wheels....

 

I was going to paint my primary cover and cam cover. I ended up finding all the wrinkle black parts factory hd parts on craigslist for a pretty good deal. You should search eBay and craigslist for wrinkle black harley parts if you don't feel like trying to match the paint exactly.