Matching Denim.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Middletown, DE
IMO, black is the hardest paint to custom match. I had my chopped fat boy fender at a good shop to have repainted (had some scratches and bubbles from the previous owner's paintjob). We went through a lot of samples...it's hard to match the right color - either too black or not black enough. In fact, compared to some of the samples, the black denim had more of a blue tint than black... And then once you throw on a flat clear, it can completely change the sheen. You can buy harley paint but I've been told it's really expensive. And again, the flat clear can change the sheen. I decided not to spend the money (quoted $250 for my rear fender) and was nervous about the match, so I just took it back and reinstalled the stock ducktail fender.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Mocksville, NC
I get all my PC parts done in BK03. That is the code that my PCer uses for the color.
Its a pretty damn close match to the denim. You have to get real close to notice a difference. Its got the color of the denim/wrinkle....but not that rough crazy finish. Everything comes out smooth and looking good.
If you look in my sig pic, I had the SE Heavy Breather PCed in BK03.
Its a pretty damn close match to the denim. You have to get real close to notice a difference. Its got the color of the denim/wrinkle....but not that rough crazy finish. Everything comes out smooth and looking good.
If you look in my sig pic, I had the SE Heavy Breather PCed in BK03.
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From: Japan
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From: Japan
I'm a big believer in many thin coats, too, instead of a few thick coats. You should still see primer after your first coat.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2011
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No better time to learn! I never really painted before doing this. Check out the brake rotors, belt pulley and mufflers. I painted 'em all myself and imho, I think they turned out looking pretty pimp.
But ya... Thanx guys for helping me out in the thought process.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2011
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IMO, black is the hardest paint to custom match. I had my chopped fat boy fender at a good shop to have repainted (had some scratches and bubbles from the previous owner's paintjob). We went through a lot of samples...it's hard to match the right color - either too black or not black enough. In fact, compared to some of the samples, the black denim had more of a blue tint than black... And then once you throw on a flat clear, it can completely change the sheen. You can buy harley paint but I've been told it's really expensive. And again, the flat clear can change the sheen. I decided not to spend the money (quoted $250 for my rear fender) and was nervous about the match, so I just took it back and reinstalled the stock ducktail fender.
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From: Kansas City
Satin Chrome?
Have you had any parts plated yet? I've been trying to find a place to do satin chrome and the one place that can do it does not want to do small batches.
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Road Warrior
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Not yet..once I get all my parts. Where I live (Calgary Canada), there is a place called albertaplating.com. $30 a foot on pipes is example of what they charge. Also from talking to their shop, they have a bunch of finishes to choose from. When that time comes, I will go down and look at samples before deciding.
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