Color Match Painted Inner Fairing
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Cruiser
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From: Linton, IN
I am having a hell of a time finding solutions to this. I've contacted fairingXchange. We will see what he can do. It looks like I can have it done locally and color matched for big bucks.
Does anyone happen to know if you can use a non-harley paint that looks as good or is so close it would hardly be noticeable? I would love to take the inner fairing off, and have it painted for a reasonable price.
Any other leads are more than welcome also. If you've had this done, let me know how and with who.
Thanks
Does anyone happen to know if you can use a non-harley paint that looks as good or is so close it would hardly be noticeable? I would love to take the inner fairing off, and have it painted for a reasonable price.
Any other leads are more than welcome also. If you've had this done, let me know how and with who.
Thanks
Tourer
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From: Calgary Alberta Canada
I watched and bought a used inner fairing for cheap. Had it painted to match. Swapped at my convenience. The painted inner just finishes things off nice. And when riding its something you see constantly so makes you smile when it looks good.
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From: Santa Clarita
If you've ever used anything containing silicone...ie Armor All, Back to Black...whatever...you'd better forget painting your OEM fairing...it WILL be a school of fisheyes when they shoot the paint!!! Just pony up and get a new inner fairing...agree with the comment that it may be difficult to match paint, so as such, OP may be better off having a local painter color match a new inner fairing.
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From: Normal, Illinois
I have the stock factory inner that came off my 2103 Street Glide with 12,000 miles. No scratches and all the brass inserts are in great shape. Switch cap included. Would sell it for $150.00. Shipping might be expensive due to its size. Since your in Indiana I could meet you at the state line. Let me know.
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He's in Laconia right now... My brother just had his RG done today! Looks frigging awesome and, he did it in just about an hour. Paul is a super nice guy and does things right!
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From: Baltimore
Pulled my fairing apart over the winter when I wouldn't be riding. Took 3 hours to disassemble and the same time to put it back together. Took it to a local body shop and they painted it for about $240. Any decent body shop will have an instrument (camera) they can shoot the front of your fairing and get an exact color match.
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From: Queens,New York
I have the stock black inner fairing on my 2005 Ultra Classic. The painted color matched inner fairing is one of the best looking things on these touring models. It just brings the bike to the next level.
How do I go about getting it for my bike? Do I paint the one I have, or buy a separate one?
I think Harley offers them for $800 or $900 bucks. Is there a cheaper option?
Any help is much appreciated.
How do I go about getting it for my bike? Do I paint the one I have, or buy a separate one?
I think Harley offers them for $800 or $900 bucks. Is there a cheaper option?
Any help is much appreciated.