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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Guys, I noticed that my inner fairing (the part I see while riding) seems to be fading a bit. Its flat black, so its not a big deal, but is there something I can apply toit orat least darken it up, and make it somewhat even??
 
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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You can paint it or buy a painted one, that's going to beone of my winter projetcs.

Maybe some of the Bumper Blackstuff that's made for bumpers.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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If you are going to paint it (highly recommended), don't put anything on it for now. Some of that goop may cause problems for paint.
 
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Griot's vinyl dressing, just wipe it on, will look like new again.
 
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Pig Spit...
 
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Friend of mine parks his bike outside -day and night- and he always orders a painted inner fairing to avoid fading.
 
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PIG SPIT OR SNOT is what i use.
 
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Guys, I noticed that my inner fairing (the part I see while riding) seems to be fading a bit. Its flat black, so its not a big deal, but is there something I can apply toit orat least darken it up, and make it somewhat even??
I have the same problem, I just consider it to be a sign of the bike is for riding, not for show, its kind of like old leathers compared to new, the sign the rider/bike have been there and done that. As for painting the inner fairing, it looks good, if you go that way I'm sure you will not regret it. I thought about doing that, then re-considered it when I thought about how many gallons of gas I could buy with the money.
 
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That is one of my winter projects as well. The painted inner fairing looks so much nicer. Wish HD would have them come that way from the factory.
 
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ORIGINAL: mwriggs

Guys, I noticed that my inner fairing (the part I see while riding) seems to be fading a bit. Its flat black, so its not a big deal, but is there something I can apply toit orat least darken it up, and make it somewhat even??
based on the recommendation of a friend of mine, I tried some Turtle wax F21 protectant on my roadglide inner fairing. so far it seems to be holding up OK after a few washings now. sorta like armorall but apparently more permanent and it dries... not sure yet of long term durability. I figure it may be a 3-4 times a year thing for me with this stuff.
 
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