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Old May 22, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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New to the forum I ride a 2008 xl custom. looking to put a custom paint job thinking emerald green and flames going with the old school look with z bars. can anyone with a custom paint job please post some pics?
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Try googling Xl 1200 sportster custom paint job with the image tab. You will get tons of pic's
 
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Looks great !!! What did that run ya?
 
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This is a 2007 custom color that was $450.00 extra, it is light green envy and dark green envy with a gold and a black pin stripe between the two greens. Both colors are gold metal flake underneath.
 
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I should be getting my tins back this weekend that im getting painted its gloss and flat back with the motorhead logo on the tank ill keep you posted man
 
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$150 gatorcustoms.net
 
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