Flat or Gloss Black?

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Jan 9, 2010 | 07:55 PM

#11

Rick101285

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I would go all flat bro. That bike is sleak

Jan 9, 2010 | 11:15 PM

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spooner

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I just painted and pinstriped this derby and timer cover for a customer. I used a flat black.

www.bigmikespinstriping.com

Last edited by spooner; Jan 10, 2010 at 08:40 PM.

Jan 9, 2010 | 11:31 PM

#13

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

thats a tought call, I seen some that really looks good with gloss tins, just have to kinda balance it out... Also seen a couple that were all flat and they just don't appeal to me..Seems there really is a balance of gloss, flat, and a touch of bling.... Just Me.

Jan 10, 2010 | 06:35 AM

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Geo1976

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I went with gloss black when i bought my bones only because I think it looks cleaner with the whole bike matching. It drove me nuts that harley makes the flat bikes basically half flat and half vivid black, ie: the forks, bars, all the braces. just mho. so if you do it, do it and do it right.

Jan 10, 2010 | 07:35 AM

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Bugsplat

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Flat black for your ride - also agree with skipper469 on the forks, you don't want to look like a turd in a punch bowl!

Jan 10, 2010 | 08:32 AM

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97FXSTSB

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From: So-Cal

As long as your tank and fenders are the same, you can mix and match the rest.

Jan 10, 2010 | 09:23 AM

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tk353

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From: Leander Texas

i like shiny things. gloss

Jan 10, 2010 | 10:02 AM

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C O L E M A N F U

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From: Daytona USA

Don't worry about a perfect match of black - I have about 4 different shades (betwenn the power coated parts, stock and pipes) the new Lo has a combo of flat and gloss (too much if you ask me). I woul say that if you go flat don't spill gas on it! I got just a bit of over flow my tank and it dis-colored it some. Can only see it at the right angle but easy to notice as the owner. The bike came flat but I had just the tank repainted without the logo so it could be the aftermarket paint is not as tuff? Just watch that gas if you go flat!