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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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What to do about the windshield reflection in the day time off the chrome instrument panel. I have a 2013 fatboy. Is there a sticky cover you can buy for the whole panel? Do they sell the panel in black for my bike? Anyone done the mod.?

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The Lo comes stock with a vivid black inlay. Other inlays are also available. I know I eneded up repurchasing one when I had the stock brushed chrome panel powdercoated satin black. Hence, one of the inlays should fit your bike. I believe drag specialties also makes a black ignition switch if you want to go that route as well.
 
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the lo comes stock with a vivid black inlay. Other inlays are also available. I know i eneded up repurchasing one when i had the stock brushed chrome panel powdercoated satin black. Hence, one of the inlays should fit your bike. I believe drag specialties also makes a black ignition switch if you want to go that route as well.
i looked at the lo and it appears it is only the top part. I am looking for the whole cowl.
 
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I just Plasti diped my speedo housing and bought a new chrome tank panel and also plasti diped that
 
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i looked at the lo and it appears it is only the top part. I am looking for the whole cowl.
Remove it and have it powdercoated satin black (like stock handlebar controls)… don't even need to remove the chrome if it is in good shape. The only other thing I can think of is to modify the windshield mount to change the vertical angle.
 
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i just plasti diped my speedo housing and bought a new chrome tank panel and also plasti diped that
how well will it hold?
 
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Plasti dip is great as long as you don't scratch it up. It will peel if picked at. But the good thing is if you don't like it you can peel it right off.
 
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The key to durablity is 3 to 4 coats and let it firm up overnight before install...it will dry to the touch in 30 minutes. My lowers have been done in it for a year now.......not one chip Do a plasti dip search on you tube, lot of people do car wheels in it,lots of tips on youtube
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the key to durablity is 3 to 4 coats and let it firm up overnight before install...it will dry to the touch in 30 minutes. My lowers have been done in it for a year now.......not one chip do a plasti dip search on you tube, lot of people do car wheels in it,lots of tips on youtube
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