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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 07:29 PM
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I got tired of looking at the curling leather tank panel, I tried a bunch of different things and got it somewhat flat, however it's curling back up again. So I bought the chrome solid panel, trued it for a bit and wasn't satisfied with the look so I went back to the curly leather panel. Now I'm tired of looking at it again, so I took the chrome panel, scuffed it up and sprayed with HD texture black, and I'm actually liking the look. Tell me what ya's think.

 
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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 10:02 PM
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I like it, good job. I want a black dash panel for my denim black Fatboy Lo any ideas where I might get one? If I do get one I'll definitely copy your idea with the lower dash panel. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 06:10 AM
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It's look alright.
I too got tired of looking at the curled up tank panel.

I went with a simple Mustang tank bib.
I like the simplicity and the fit is great.

http://www.mustangseats.com/ProductI...roductID=43650
 
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 07:17 AM
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Nice job
 
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 09:58 AM
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FWIW, Captain Itch makes leather tank panels.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 09:52 AM
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Looks good!

Did you just "scuff" the surface...no primer needed?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 09:55 AM
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Timberwolf leather makes dash panels and fender bibs.. Great quality
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 01:01 PM
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I have tank bibs, rear fender bibs and crotch coolers from Captain Itch on both my Fatties, best quality and value for money around I gotta say, and the service Isabel provides is also top service. I'm just looking to change things on my denim black fattie.
 
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