Pearl paint: hot or not?

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Nov 4, 2017 | 09:22 AM

#21

JimmyDee

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Very easy to keep clean, plus it is kinda different. Now if I could just make it comfortable!

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Nov 4, 2017 | 11:48 AM

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Apendejo

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In the early 70's I did a '62 Triumph with rattle can white pearl lacquer. Very forgiving stuff to work with, wet sanded after a couple hours dry time and spray again, repeat about 20 times, then a final polish for the most deep beautiful "custom paint" job ever. Not very durable tho, it started checking in about 6-7 months.

Nov 4, 2017 | 12:12 PM

#23

WP50

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I like it

Not sure where the second pic came from. It's not mine

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Nov 4, 2017 | 05:46 PM

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Mr-Mike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Mayday

I'm generally not much for white vehicles, but I do love the depth of a pearl finish. One of the coolest finishes I've ever seen was what Lamborghini called mint pearl — it was just spectacular. What about you? There are more pics of this bike on the HP.

Got to say this bike is KILLER! In any color. Love it!

Nov 4, 2017 | 07:01 PM

#25

SG_Jim

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From: Lafayette LA.

I like it. Great color

Nov 6, 2017 | 07:19 PM

#26

Johnny Mayday

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Quote:

Originally Posted by giacomo56

Well i happen to like pearl.....in fact here's my '05 RK which was black painted pearl white 3 years ago.....i think it looks great...it was painted pearl before white became the HD color in the last few years.
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This is beautiful!

Nov 6, 2017 | 08:34 PM

#27

dickey

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OH YEA pearl is the GIRL it's the only way to go. Only time I DON'T like pearl is on classic vehicles,like say a '57 Chevy, since it wasn't around then & they look over-restored. Love my King in White Gold Pearl & Blue cobalt pearl.

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Nov 7, 2017 | 07:05 AM

#28

GRWHD

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From: Catalina AZ

Pearl flames or scallops

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#29

TBennett1962

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From: Piedmont, MO

I have a friend that needs a fender painted but H/D has discontinued the paint. Does anyone have a pint or so of 2001 Heritage Classic Pearl White paint?