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Old May 2, 2018 | 12:31 AM
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For those of you that may have painted your tank console, i’d like to see pictures of how it looks. I’m torn between just powder coating it black, or paint it the new body color when painting the rest of the bike.
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Painted mine black to match the rest of the bike. Did the imagining the old school way...in my mind's eye.
 
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I’m curious what old look better on a red bike....a black console, or a red one? Or maybe a red one with a black insert and fuel door maybe?
 
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Were it me, I'd paint it to match the tins. But that's me. All of this is subjective. Very subjective.
 
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Originally Posted by Veekness
Were it me, I'd paint it to match the tins. But that's me. All of this is subjective. Very subjective.
That’s what I am thinking too. Just curious what that would look like on a red bike.
 
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Originally Posted by REPO1
That’s what I am thinking too. Just curious what that would look like on a red bike.
You'll find out soon enough! Get 'er done!
 
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vinyl wrap would be a cheaper alternative to painting. People wouldnt even notice
 
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I ceramic coated mine, among other things, to match my paint....
 
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Originally Posted by Peculierboy
I ceramic coated mine, among other things, to match my paint....
looks good!
 
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Plasti Dip might be an option before you commit to something more permanent.
 
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