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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 02:58 AM
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A little column A.
A little column B.

I like black wheels for ease of cleaning, but i like the chrome for legs, exhaust, intake etc. It's a balancing act. I'm not sure what others think, but I think I balanced it out nicely.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 03:51 AM
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Vote for both! Chrome is a clean look.Classic, but Blacked out, been played out bigtime, still looks Murdered!! Good luck.
 

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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 06:28 AM
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Chrome is purdy!

Chrome on merlot sunglow
 
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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 04:41 AM
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I am about to "black out" much of the chrome on my charcoal denim street glide. I am still undecided whether to go flat black or gloss black or a mix of both. Is there a difference in long term durability between flat and gloss powder?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 10:22 AM
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I took all of my chrome to my local Powder Coater and it cost $600 + the cost for Will Shiny Forks and Cans puts me right @ $850 not including the cost for gaskets or seals, which I bought all new gaskets, so $1000 ...... I think with your Blue color a mix of both would be nice
 
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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 11:58 AM
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Chrome..
 
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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 06:11 PM
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Chrome won't get you home but apparently black out will not either.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2019 | 08:23 PM
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A little of each.
Chrome is easier to maintain, the fork lowers can take a beating
 
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Old Mar 25, 2019 | 05:08 PM
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I like a blend mostly black with some chrome and contrast cut farkle...

 
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