Rocker paint question
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Rocker paint question
Ok, i want to replace my front fender but the dealership told me that they wouldn't be able to match the flame job that Harley put on the rocker and the paint might not be a 100% match because Harley's clear coat is powder coated on the bike.
If this is the case then how did you guys that got the Heartland kit get the flames and the paint on your replacement fenders to match????
If this is the case then how did you guys that got the Heartland kit get the flames and the paint on your replacement fenders to match????
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I'm having custom paint on my tins so won't be matching up the flames.
But I would like to know what type, or kind of fender your thinking of putting on.
I have not been able to find very much out there for front fender swaps other than one Heartland has.
But I would like to know what type, or kind of fender your thinking of putting on.
I have not been able to find very much out there for front fender swaps other than one Heartland has.
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well. here is the story. the dealership chipped my rear fender and they offered to buy me a new one. i came up with the idea to save them some money by me keeping my fender (that they chipped) and instead of them having to buy a new one ($800-$900) they would chop my rear fender for me. Here is the cut i want to make to it, It's the first fender from the left (Athena).
As far as my front fender, i'm gonna go with a Paul Yaffe original "wild" front fender.
that's where my problem with matching the blue pearl paint on my rocker and the flames on the tank comes in.
they told me that they wouldn't be able to do an exact color match. Makes no sense to me that a Harley dealership wouldn't be able to match the paint on a current production bike.
As far as my front fender, i'm gonna go with a Paul Yaffe original "wild" front fender.
that's where my problem with matching the blue pearl paint on my rocker and the flames on the tank comes in.
they told me that they wouldn't be able to do an exact color match. Makes no sense to me that a Harley dealership wouldn't be able to match the paint on a current production bike.
Last edited by Alain; Nov 8, 2008 at 11:27 AM.
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If you are replacing both the front and rear fenders, why not just have the tank painted too? I know it's added expense, but if you're doing the rest, why not do the tank too? Then you'll have a one of a kind and won't have to worry about paint match. Maybe even go with a different tank, sell yours on ebay along with the fenders as a set. Maybe a tank like this one:
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Yep, that Rocker was photoshopped by I think PhantomMaxx. I just thought he did a great job on the bikes and especially the tanks. He added a curve under the tank that just seemed right. Oil tank was smoothed, I believe. I liked the pics he did so well I saved them.
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that tank doesn't look half bad on there though. There has to be a way to match this paint job Harley did on the rocker
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i think there blowin smoke
on a side note i would'nt let them attempt any modifications
on yer scoot especially after they dinged the fender
take the cash and go else where dude,or take suggestion
and get a totally modded gas tank like that photoshopped 1
you seem to find high dollar items all the time good luck
on a side note i would'nt let them attempt any modifications
on yer scoot especially after they dinged the fender
take the cash and go else where dude,or take suggestion
and get a totally modded gas tank like that photoshopped 1
you seem to find high dollar items all the time good luck
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well. here is the story. the dealership chipped my rear fender and they offered to buy me a new one. i came up with the idea to save them some money by me keeping my fender (that they chipped) and instead of them having to buy a new one ($800-$900) they would chop my rear fender for me. Here is the cut i want to make to it, It's the first fender from the left (Athena).
As far as my front fender, i'm gonna go with a Paul Yaffe original "wild" front fender.
that's where my problem with matching the blue pearl paint on my rocker and the flames on the tank comes in.
they told me that they wouldn't be able to do an exact color match. Makes no sense to me that a Harley dealership wouldn't be able to match the paint on a current production bike.
As far as my front fender, i'm gonna go with a Paul Yaffe original "wild" front fender.
that's where my problem with matching the blue pearl paint on my rocker and the flames on the tank comes in.
they told me that they wouldn't be able to do an exact color match. Makes no sense to me that a Harley dealership wouldn't be able to match the paint on a current production bike.