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Old Apr 29, 2017 | 12:01 PM
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After a few more samples sprayed, we figured out the issue. Was spraying like it was a normal color (light coats). Sprayed it heavy like you do with clear. 2-3 coats is damn near spot on. Will get pics of the bag extensions soon.
 
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After a few more samples sprayed, we figured out the issue. Was spraying like it was a normal color (light coats). Sprayed it heavy like you do with clear. 2-3 coats is damn near spot on. Will get pics of the bag extensions soon.
For me, it took 2 good coats of the base black and 3 coats of the merlot. If I didn't get the base dark enough, the color was too burgundy.
 
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For me, it took 2 good coats of the base black and 3 coats of the merlot. If I didn't get the base dark enough, the color was too burgundy.

i did 2 coats base. No matter what I did the ppg came out to brown. Got some from matrix and it was to red. 2 coats of ppg, 2 coats of matrix, three coats of clear and it came out close to perfect.
 
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great looking bike mate.
 
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Can you post a pic of your tail light bracket and oil cooler? I like that idea.
Don't have a real good oil cooler but.....
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Oil cooler....
 
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After a few more samples sprayed, we figured out the issue. Was spraying like it was a normal color (light coats). Sprayed it heavy like you do with clear. 2-3 coats is damn near spot on. Will get pics of the bag extensions soon.
That paint job is mint can u pleas tell me where did u get the paint from
 
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Alright so I found the PPG paint code of 927490. Question is, does anyone know how many coats it supposed to take to match the factory Harley paint?

This is on a 2011 SG

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Oil cooler....
Looks like the image of Mikey Mouse will be with me for the day.🤔
 
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 11:09 AM
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That paint job is mint can u pleas tell me where did u get the paint from
Mine had to be ordered through HD.
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Alright so I found the PPG paint code of 927490. Question is, does anyone know how many coats it supposed to take to match the factory Harley paint?

This is on a 2011 SG

Thanks,
Dean
get the vivid black i ordered my merlot sunglo from color rite did my spray out and 1 coat of mid coat looked good to me ,do some spray outs and check it with side covers in the sun
 
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I love the darker shades of red. My favorite was our 2012 TriGlide in Ember Red Sunglow/Merlot.

 
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