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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Default Painted Calipers / ABS
Wanted to tie it in with the blue a little better, but didn't want to go whole-hog and paint the entire caliper....so I painted the grates....Opinions?
I will get better light shots tomorrow
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Looks Good! I did the the same thing with a set of mine..
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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I was looking to do the same with mine when I finally get all the parts together for my tourpack and take evedything to the painter.

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Adds a nice touch to the front end. Looks good.


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Overall pic...not that noticable, but that's a good thing



 
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I sprayed mine black
 
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I'm liking it. I have an extra set I might try it on. Thanks for the idea.
 
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What did you do it with, Paint and brush or spray can?
 
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You can polish those covers. They are stainless steel and look just like the chrome ones harley sells.
 
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looks awesome..I just did mine as well.
 
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