Black fork sliders/cowbells question..
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Road Captain
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Black fork sliders/cowbells question..
I know I read on a thread someone used 3M vinyl on these, I searched all over..
Anyone help me with a link or a suggestion?
Im not too interested in taking the forks off to get these PC'd..
Anyone help me with a link or a suggestion?
Im not too interested in taking the forks off to get these PC'd..
Cruiser
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I've been wanting to do mine for awhile too but also not interested in taking the forks apart. Thought about the spray can finish but dont trust it yet. I saw a thread where a guy used appliance paint I think. I just dont want to start spraying them and getting runs our the paint not holding up
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Road Captain
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I cant spray paint at all..I was just hoping to find the thread with the vinyl for some tips..I know I read it here, seems alot easier and the 3M vinyl is thick and looks nice on the cars Ive seen..
Tourer
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Plastic Dips is pretty easy and you can always take it off. If you look at my pictures, my forks are plastic for now. I honestly can't see you wrapping the lower forks in vinyl, It's too many curves where the fender bolts go.
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Road Captain
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just wanting to do the cowbells, not the forks themselves..Im leaving those chrome..Like this pic, I have everything but the sliders already..
Cruiser
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Black sliders and cowbells, no coating needed...
The finish on HD black fork sliders and cowbells is extremely durable. No doubt it from personal experience on a previous Fat Boy that I rode for 9 years and 40k in AZ, NM, TX, and LA. No need for 3m tape, coatings, etc. The minor wear adds character.
By the way, the fender, tank, etc., will show wear as or more quickly than the fork sliders/tins if that sort of thing is important to you.
Karl
By the way, the fender, tank, etc., will show wear as or more quickly than the fork sliders/tins if that sort of thing is important to you.
Karl
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I wrapped the upper part of my forks with Black Vinyl. This is not the thick stuff like you see on dirtbike graphics, it is thin like what stickers are made of. Super easy, and looks great imho.
