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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Ive never had to buy any paint from HD, but ive heard it can be difficult. Just to throw out another option. I work part time in a body shop, been beating on fenders for almost 30 years. We use PPG paint at our shop. Some paints are difficult to match. Our PPG supplier has a machine called a Prophet Scectrophotometer that is used to come up with a paint formula to match the color you are trying to match. Im sure other brands have the same machine. So if you are in need, you could always make a few calls to your local bodyshop, they could probably help you out.
 
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www.colorrite.com HAS ALL THE HARLEY COLORS IN ALL FORMS-RIDE SAFE
 
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My local PPG jobber has the 2008 HD paint codes in his computer. No need to try to match them with the spectrophotometer. He looked up my Crimson Sunglo and printed out the mix sheet for the base and mid coat right there for me. In his opinion, trying to match a tri-stage with the spectro is very hit or miss anyway.
 
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I didn't see the copper and black 105th Anniversary colors in any of the above?
 
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golden glow/black glow isnt there either.I'm going to need it when i do the hardbags.
 
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I didn't see the copper and black 105th Anniversary colors in any of the above?
Are you looking for the paint to have something painted, or just saying?
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Just saying. I'm still trying to decide if I want the inner faring painted copper or black
 
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How about two toning it like a bunch of us did our 105th's?
 
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Originally Posted by garyhendley
www.colorrite.com HAS ALL THE HARLEY COLORS IN ALL FORMS-RIDE SAFE
Awesome find! Thanks
 
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golden glow/black glow isnt there either.I'm going to need it when i do the hardbags.
If you don't already have hardbags and want to spend the money, the pn#'s for your golden glow/black glow custom color saddlebags are:

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