Inner Fairing Paint Cost?
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,296
Likes: 3
From: Cheltenham, UK
I did the mirrors to match but I regret it. That said, I foolishly didn't mask the adjustment area, but.....
To have a full adjustment area you have to mask so much off I think it is best to leave unpainted - my opinion
To have a full adjustment area you have to mask so much off I think it is best to leave unpainted - my opinion
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Delaware
Good point. I will think about that.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 863
Likes: 1
From: Dover, DE
What part of Delaware you from?
Thanks Harleypingman,
That is what I wanted to see. I thought that it would look nice with the mirrors colored to match and now I am sure. Also thanks for the heads-up on the idiot light bezel. I had to run out to the garage and check....LOL. Did not realize it was a separate piece. Your fairing is just the way I was envisioning it would look.
Thanks for your input and picture.
That is what I wanted to see. I thought that it would look nice with the mirrors colored to match and now I am sure. Also thanks for the heads-up on the idiot light bezel. I had to run out to the garage and check....LOL. Did not realize it was a separate piece. Your fairing is just the way I was envisioning it would look.
Thanks for your input and picture.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,808
Likes: 285
From: Green Country Oklahoma
I had mine painted by a auto collision center they did pretty good job for $250.00 . I bought HD mirror covers match to paint the cobalt blue and inner fairings match the white gold pearl . Thought about buying painted one from HD but painting was more economical.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 863
Likes: 1
From: Dover, DE
Who you thinking of to do the paint work?
Well it's snowing, again, and I am getting ready for my winter project. Going to remove the inner fairing and have it painted to match the bike. I am also replacing the handlebars and the air temperature gauge, replaced it with an oil temp gauge while I have it all disassembled.
I have names of three different guys who have been recommended that have a good reputation for painting. My questions is what is a fair price for painting the inner fairing and switch plate? I will do all of the labor of removing the fairing. They would just have to paint it.
Also, was thinking of painting the stock fairing mirrors to match also. I can't remember seeing this done before. Anyone done this could please give your opinion? Maybe a picture?
Thanks,
I have names of three different guys who have been recommended that have a good reputation for painting. My questions is what is a fair price for painting the inner fairing and switch plate? I will do all of the labor of removing the fairing. They would just have to paint it.
Also, was thinking of painting the stock fairing mirrors to match also. I can't remember seeing this done before. Anyone done this could please give your opinion? Maybe a picture?
Thanks,
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 530
Likes: 0
Had mine done 2 years ago at a local paint shop $75. He had some High gloss black that was for plastic bumpers that he used. Smooth as silk job. Also had the HogPod done with it. Hardest part is putting it all back together. To get the inner fairing out is a major undertaking. While you have it all apart go ahead and change oil in the forks.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Delaware
I really don't know. This is not my area of expertise. I have three different HD owners who knows someone they swear by. But that really doesn't help me. One guy I know buys and sells MoPar muscle cars suggest a guy out in Harley and trust his cars to him. That is about all I have short of just walking in door of a paint shop.
Any suggestions? You're from the same area. Any help would be appreciated. Do you paint?
Any suggestions? You're from the same area. Any help would be appreciated. Do you paint?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,149
Likes: 2
From: Irwin, Pennsylvania
If you want your mirrors painted to match, HD has metal mirror covers that come in primer. I used them and I think it turned out very nice. Just saying.
Last edited by HotRoc54; Jan 8, 2011 at 06:32 PM.