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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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i bout a set of used tins to paint, even thou i already have a custom paint job thats only 2 yrs old. The tins are done just need buffing and installed. the color is brighter than what pics show being inside and all.... color is orange pearl. its difficult to say how its gonna look on bike but some will like it and some will not.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 06:45 AM
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Looks good to me. Nice and bright color. Looks like they will help you be seen easier by the cagers.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 06:47 AM
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looks good
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 06:59 AM
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Excellent paint.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 07:08 AM
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We'll they do say that admission is a big part of recovery. Nice paint job though
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 09:30 AM
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Looks good. Post up pictures when it is back together.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 10:13 AM
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What kind of nut bag get orange?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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I like 'em!
 
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What kind of nut bag get orange?
<~~~THIS ONE lol... its a orange pearl. in the sun this is the color.... i wanted it to be bright and stand out even more than it did already.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Juiced_deuce
<~~~THIS ONE lol... its a orange pearl. in the sun this is the color.... i wanted it to be bright and stand out even more than it did already.
Can't understand why!

 
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