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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 03:35 PM
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Mid frame heat deflectors from H D. I have them and was considering having them painted when i have my inner fairing painted. Have any of you done that to your bike and if so can you share pics. and are you glad you did or wish you hadn't ?

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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 04:35 PM
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I have not painted mine but put some chrome trim around them. It got pretty melty looking. It would have to be some heat resistance paint....
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 04:41 PM
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I would wonder about the scuffing with pant legs rubbing on them all the time.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 04:51 PM
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Member Artexman has some on this thread...https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...d-older-2.html
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 07:47 PM
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Did mine when did lower speaker pods but black bike... I like the look much better.
Photos in garage. Bike for sale...
 

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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FastHoss
I have not painted mine but put some chrome trim around them. It got pretty melty looking. It would have to be some heat resistance paint....
You know, i never gave the heat a thought but makes sense since they are heat deflectors. Glad i asked.

Was the chrome trim the kind that you would put on a car or truck door edge?

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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 08:22 PM
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Have you looked at RJ's Original No More Fried Thighs?
I think they are an outstanding product, no paint.

 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TheGrandPoohBah
Have you looked at RJ's Original No More Fried Thighs?
I think they are an outstanding product, no paint.

Just not a fan of the buttons, rhinestones. Plain may be nice but i already have the HD ones.

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Did mine on my 2013 look great never a problem
 
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