Blacking out bolts
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Sheboygan,Wi
Problem with swapping bolts is that there are not any black ones I could find other then the black phosphate coated ones that will rust out in no time at all. I guess removing the bolts, spray painting them then touching up after re-installing might be the best route.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
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From: Bama
He brushed them so my suggestion and what I may do is just loosen the bolts so that they back away from the other parts slightly then paint and let dry before tightening and touching up.
Did all the bolts that I wanted to black out with Testors Model paint. The Gloss and the Flat are really close matches for the HD Gloss and Denim black. It has held up very well and if I had to work on the bolts they touch up very easy. Less than a few bucks for the paint, brush and cleaner.
Here is a pic of the fender strut bolts on my Lo.
Here is a pic of the fender strut bolts on my Lo.
that reflector just jumps out and smacks ya in the face now doesn't it!
Bolts look good though! Might have to get off my *** and do mine one of these days.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2005
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It deals with hazardous chemicals and heat! Plus, if it's your first time doing it, it usually doesn't turn our very well.
I re-built a few knuckleheads and a 1951 panhead a few years ago, and the stuff that you could buy parkerized compared to anything somebody did at home was way way better.
It also looks kinda dark grey and dirty.
Wish I had a better picture, but the rear axle and the service stand bolts are parkerized.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Pacific NorthWest Territory
How about powdercoating? I'm fixin' to try my hand at powdercoating parts on my Blackline, and bolts would be a good first project.
Got the Eastwood gun and powder, just bought a toaster oven and plan on making the toaster oven box into a spray booth ...
Got the Eastwood gun and powder, just bought a toaster oven and plan on making the toaster oven box into a spray booth ...
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Springfield, MA
Most of the bolts I just loosened and them painted. Once dry tighten carefully and touch up if needed. There are a few that were just a seas to remove and paint off the bike. Sorry I don't remember which ones I did which way.
Thanks for all the nice words on the look. And the reflector is required to get an inspection sticker and they seem to be very tight on that here in MA
Thanks for all the nice words on the look. And the reflector is required to get an inspection sticker and they seem to be very tight on that here in MA
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: AZ
Harleyfiremedic, grab some black reflective tape and cover the reflector. Same result.
Or try another inspection station. I know lots of bikes (mine included) with no reflectors and pass our yearly inspection no problems.
BTW I'm from MA as well.
Or try another inspection station. I know lots of bikes (mine included) with no reflectors and pass our yearly inspection no problems.
BTW I'm from MA as well.
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