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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 08:00 PM
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I have scratched one of my exhaust cover shields of my 883 Iron (Black) and want to touch them up. What paint and color code is closest to the original color?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 08:04 PM
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i hear john deere makes a dead on satin black, not sure how much cheaper it is.................and welcome, i just use a sharpie, some spit, rub it in and move on from the scratch
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 08:11 PM
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Hey, thanks for the quick answer. I would look into JD. I would forget about the scratch if it wasn't just at the elbow of one of the exhaust and therefore so visible...
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 08:18 PM
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That's it, you were spot on:
Thanks again!
 
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 09:23 PM
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dont worry bout it,,,,,,ride it, those scratches are scars and life stories
 
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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 05:30 PM
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Zateeva,
That's one good lookin' Sporty scoot you have there - goes well with its rider.
 
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That's one good lookin' Sporty scoot you have there - goes well with its rider.
Thank you
 
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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 01:05 PM
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I used some flat black paint for bbq grills to touch up mine. Perfect match.
 
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