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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Good Day to all, I have a 06 heritage FLST and my oil tank
is black. I want to know if it would be cheaper or easier to
paint it the same as my bike color( fire red pearl) or chrome it?? I want to be
a lil different, u know, make it your own. If any body has any
pictures I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!!!

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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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I'd say paint it the same color as th tins, I did mine. yes it's black
 
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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HD used to paint their black oil tanks over top of the chrome. A couple guys on here have successfully removed the black paint to end up with a chrome tank. I know I've seen those posts on here before? Someone will back me up or tell me I'm dumb, but I'm pretty sure about that.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Painting it red would be very unique...

Get ready for fun and games getting it in and out of the frame if memory serves correctly!
 
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